Saturday, October 25, 2003

Thanks Gray!

Immigrant license law to tax DMV:
The state office that just about every Californian must visit, the Department of Motor Vehicles, is preparing for an unprecedented rush of business at the same time it copes with serious budget cuts.
...
At about that time, a new law -- which may be challenged in a referendum -- could go into effect allowing as many as 2 million undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses.

The one-two punch is expected to lengthen lines at DMV offices, delay telephone and mail responses, and present the department with a host of logistical complications.

"My estimate is that during the first three months, it's going to be an all-day wait in line if you don't have an appointment," said DMV Director Steve Gourley.

The DMV is trying to ward off chaos at its 166 offices by reaching out to potential new applicants, especially through the Spanish-language media.
Hmm, here's a "outreach" thought - require that each illegal alien talk with Matthew Engel first. He'll explain why American consumerism and automobiles are bad for the environment.

He might even have a lead on a donkey cart!