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Driver faces suspended license, late fee after canceling card for fraudulent activity Play Video
April 18, 2024 4:44 PM
PONCHATOULA - One woman says her husband's license is suspended over a late fee that occurred while paying off an installment plan with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Maddison Aikman says their trouble started when they noticed fraudulent charges on their debit card in January 2023. It was... more » -
Office of Motor Vehicles rolls out reinstatement voicemail system, will return calls Play Video
November 16, 2022 3:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Every day the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles receives an overwhelming number of phone calls. Some of those callers are trying to get their licenses reinstated and enter into a payment plan after their insurance has lapsed. Dozens of people have contacted 2 On Your... more » -
OMV reinstatement nightmare follows woman for months; state expanding call center Play Video
August 12, 2022 4:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - Several people have contacted 2 On Your Side this year frustrated because they cannot get through to the Office of Motor Vehicles. Watch live newcasts here Latrice Johnson is in quite a pickle. When she calls the OMV to get her license reinstated, no one... more » -
Driving school owes students thousands in refunds after leaving them stranded Play Video
April 22, 2022 5:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - A local driving school owes refunds to at least 40 people who paid for a service that they did not receive. Numerous people reached out to the WBRZ Investigative Unit complaining of the same thing: they paid $500 to Metro City Driving Academy but did not... more » -
La Office of Motor Vehicles call center, some field offices to reopen Monday
January 3, 2022 5:21 AM
Officials say the following OMV field offices will reopen Monday, January 3, 2022: -Amite -Franklinton -Mandeville -Minden -Monroe -Morgan City -Shreveport In addition to these openings, on Monday the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles call center will resume normal business hours for... more » -
Reinstatements from Office of Motor Vehicles may take longer than usual
August 2, 2021 10:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - Some individuals who are attempting to make appointments with the local Office of Motor Vehicles are experiencing difficulties. According to local officials, reinstatement transactions are not being processed at OMV field offices and can only be processed in the following ways: -By Phone: (225) 925-6146... more » -
Gonzales Office of Motor Vehicles to reopen Wednesday Play Video
July 19, 2021 6:56 AM
GONZALES - The Gonzales Office of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday its temporarily closure will end Wednesday, July 21. The Gonzales location (320 East Ascension Street) will open its doors to the public that morning, and officials say this office does not require appointments. Officials with the OMV tied... more » -
Some OMV locations in south La adjust services offered as virus cases surge
July 27, 2020 7:26 AM
As a recent uptick in the number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana continues to concern residents and leaders alike, some local Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are issuing notices to the public regarding adjustments to services offered. Last Friday, the Donaldsonville OMV location announced it will reopen Monday, July... more » -
Traveling OMV worker tests positive for COVID-19, state shutters multiple locations
July 6, 2020 3:38 PM
CLINTON – The OMV in Clinton is one of a handful either remaining closed or newly shut down because of coronavirus concerns, the state said in an announcement Monday afternoon. Four locations were closed Monday and added to a list of nearly a dozen others that have already been... more » -
Used dealer plates being sold online for big bucks Play Video
September 25, 2019 7:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Investigators say there's evidence that one or more used car dealers are abusing dealer plates. The plates have been found for sale online with large price tags. There's no formal criminal investigation, but dealer plates that are normally sold to dealers for $15 a piece have... more » -
After year-long saga, woman finally gets proof of ownership for mobile home Play Video
November 1, 2018 7:03 PM
WALKER - A homeowner who's been waiting nearly a year to get the title to her mobile home doesn't have to wait any longer. Audrey Quinlan first contacted 2 On Your Side in September 2018 . She purchased her mobile home from Southern Heritage Homes in Denham Springs and... more » -
Buyer beware of flood-damaged vehicles Play Video
September 6, 2017 7:02 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - The used car market can be tough to navigate. Hank Keith says he had no idea what he was getting into after he bought his 2004 Dodge Ram. Keith tells 2 On Your Side he doesn't remember signing anything that said he was buying a flood-damaged... more » -
Lapsed car insurance fine strikes nerve with flood victim Play Video
January 10, 2017 6:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Office of Motor Vehicles fines drivers for expired or lapsed car insurance. Dr. Daniel Burch is facing a $125 fine for not renewing his insurance on time, but says he never missed an insurance payment before and this bill struck a nerve. "It just... more » -
OMV to send out more fines to drivers with lapsed car insurance Play Video
June 28, 2016 7:46 PM
BATON ROUGE – More fines are coming from the Office of Motor Vehicles for drivers with expired car insurance. The OMV plans to send out thousands more later on this year and will likely begin in September. The fines can range from $125 dollars to $650 for each offense. Since... more » -
Bill to allow payment plan for DMV fines on car insurance Play Video
April 19, 2016 8:02 PM
BATON ROUGE- A bill could allow for drivers to pay back fines to Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles over time. Letters were previously sent out in October and many received some saying they owed a large amount. Representative Denise Marcelle sponsored the bill to let drivers with some of those... more » -
$22 million collected after OMV sends out threatening letters Play Video
January 26, 2016 4:37 PM
BATON ROUGE- The State Office of Motor Vehicles collected a staggering amount of money from people who owed outstanding fines for a lapse in insurance. Last October, OMV sent out 1.2 million letters to people who were flagged as having a violation. From October until December, OMV collected $22... more » -
OMV collected $6 million in fines so far Play Video
November 4, 2015 5:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Office of Motor Vehicles has collected more than $6 million in fines from people who had a lapse in car insurance. However, there are ways out of paying if you cannot obtain records dating past 2005. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says the OMV will continue... more »