NAPA, Calif. – With continued strong interest in learning about Assembly Bill 60, Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (D- Davis) is co-hosting an additional informational presentation in collaboration with the experts from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Puertas Abiertas and the Mexican Consulate.

The AB 60 workshop will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Puertas Abiertas, located at 952 Napa St. in Napa.

“In 2013, the Legislature approved and the governor signed AB 60 (Alejo-D-Watsonville) to address unlicensed and uninsured drivers on California’s roads,” Assemblymember Yamada said. “Due to the numerous changes that come with the implementation of AB 60, our office is partnering with the DMV, Puertas Abiertas and the Mexican Consulate to host a panel of experts who will provide study materials and answer any questions from the community.”

There are approximately 1.4 million unlicensed and uninsured drivers on the road, many of whom are unable to receive a license because they are undocumented.

AB 60 aims to improve safety by allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for a driver's license if they meet a set of criteria.

Once properly licensed, these drivers must also purchase auto insurance as required by law.

The DMV AB 60 proposed regulations are available for public comment as they continue to prepare their field offices to process the new applications.

Future applicants may begin preparing for the written exam by reading the California Driver Handbook, which is available in 10 languages on the DMV website as well as in audible materials at any local DMV field office. 

Applicants may make appointments with the DMV for the written exam after AB 60 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2015.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Puertas Abiertas’ office at 707-224-1786.