Things You Need to Know Now
member resources
Showing Spirit
AAMVA President & CEO Neil Schuster shows his enthusiasm for the DMV community after his first year on the job. He welcomes your questions at askneil@aamva.org.
NMVTIS Public Access
The Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation to implement a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) to help protect consumers. NMVTIS is the only service available with real-time, online access. Signed into law on July 2, 1996, the Anti Car Theft Improvement Act amends the 1992 Act, giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) responsibility for the information system. AAMVA has worked closely with DOJ to fully implement the system, and as of June 2008, NMVTIS contains 60 percent of the nation’s vehicle data. The first nationwide consumer access portal will be available for NMVTIS in the fall of 2008, provided by Service Nebraska (the Nebraska DMV’s online service center), and fulfilling the consumer access obligation established by federal law in 1992. In addition, AAMVA and DOJ will accept applications from those interested in providing access to NMVTIS.
outreach
Teen Driver Week
Studies show that most teens do not perceive new teen drivers as “inexperienced.” They also do not consider carrying peer passengers a safety risk. As a result of these misconceptions, Congress passed a resolution last year, marking the third week in October National Teen Driver Safety Week—a campaign dedicated to changing the way young drivers think. This year’s National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 19-25, 2008, and AAMVA is lending support to this worthwhile effort. In September, a complete set of download-ready tools will be made available at www.chop.edu/youngdrivers, courtesy of State Farm Insurance Companies® and CHOP. Look for informational Webinars and tools that will help practitioners and organizers plan for National Teen Driver Safety Week.
networking
Drive Safely Work Week
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) celebrates the 12th year of the Drive Safely Work Week campaign, Oct. 6-10, 2008. The campaign dedicates a week to improving the safety and health of the nation’s workforce, by promoting safe driving practices at their place of business. This year’s theme is Take the High Road. Share the Road. It Belongs to Everyone, and encourages motorists to be aware of special needs and considerations of all roadway users. A campaign tool kit is provided at www.trafficsafety.org to help agencies launch a successful Drive Safely Work Week campaign!
meetings
Fall Workshop
Don’t forget to register for the 2008 Fall Workshop in Tampa, Florida! Visit the events section of www.aamva.org to see the program and sign up for workshop updates! M
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 27-30, 2008
Fall Workshop
Hyatt Regency Tampa
Tampa, Florida
December 3-4, 2008
Region IV Conference
Planning Meeting
Hyatt Place
Las Vegas, Nevada
December 5-7, 2008
Region II Conference
Planning Meeting
The Peabody Hotel Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
January 7-8, 2009
AAMVA Board of Directors Meeting
Crowne Plaza San Marcos
Chandler, Arizona
June 7-11, 2009
Region II Conference
The Peabody Hotel Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
June 28-July 1, 2009
Region IV Conference
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Alberta
July 16-21, 2009
Region I Conference
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Boston, Massachusettes
For more information or to register for an
association event, visit the "Events" section of the AAMVA Web site at www.aamva.org or call (703) 522-4200. For information on course offerings from AAMVA University, visit www.aamva-u.org or call (866) 908-8270.
*All functions are AAMVA meetings unless otherwise noted.