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DMV Records and the Driver's
Privacy Protection Act
DMV records are
governed by the Driver's Privacy Protection Act, so only certain information is readily
available. The DPPA puts restrictions on how the various state DMVs dispense
info. The law also protects the personal information of the people on record.
DMV records are regulated by the DPPA or Driver's Privacy
Protection Act. A federal law, the DPPA basically tells every state’s Department
of Motor Vehicles how it should release driving/vehicle records. The law also
covers how someone holding copies of DMV records can share them with others.
DMV Records: What’s Restricted, What’s Open?
The personal data found on DMV records are restricted by
law. So the release of personal data is only allowed for the reasons defined by
the DPPA. Every state has forms that contain descriptions of what is permissible
under the law.
According to the DPPA, the following are examples of what
constitutes personal data:
- Name and Address (except for 5-number zip code)
- Photo
- Social Security Number
- Driver ID Number
- Phone number
- Medical data
- Disability data
As you can see, the above is data that identifies an
individual. It does not include data regarding traffic violations or accidents
or driver’s license status (e.g., suspended, etc.).
Some states will not release such personal data — even if
the person requesting can prove permissible use under the DPPA.
So what info can you get? You can get a masked driver’s
abstract, without personal data but with the following info:
- Driver’s license class
- Violations (e.g., speeding tickets)
- Accidents
- Suspensions
- Convictions
- Revocations
The easiest way to get complete data is to ask the drivers’
permission to access their files. Better yet, get them to request the records
themselves.
For example, if the person on record is a job applicant or
an employee, explain why you need more data. If the person has something he or
she wans kept private, this will give the person the option to not pursue the
job offer or promotion opportunity. This will also prevent you from being
accused of invading someone’s privacy.
On the other hand, if the job involves heavy driving (e.g.,
bus driver, delivery van driver, etc.), your state DMV may readily release data
to you for a minimal fee, even without the person’s consent.
DMV records are normally requested through mail or in
person.
Useful DMV Records Links:
Each state has its own DMV page. Type in the name of the
state followed by “DMV” in your search engine. Some examples:
New York State DMV
Commonwealth of Virginia DMV
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
To know more about the Drivers’ Privacy Protection Act,
check out the
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