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California DMV recalls 11,000 licenses; drivers must retest.

7/8/2026

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The California DMV announced a recall of licenses after finding anomalies in written knowledge-test results.
About 11,000 drivers must retake the test within 30 days or lose their licenses because anomalies in tests taken July 2025-April 2026 breach California Vehicle Code criteria.
Drivers must schedule an appointment, bring required documents, and cannot walk in, while the DMV declined to disclose details about the irregularities.

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Story summary

The California DMV announced a recall of licenses after finding anomalies in written knowledge-test results.
About 11,000 drivers must retake the test within 30 days or lose their licenses because anomalies in tests taken July 2025-April 2026 breach California Vehicle Code criteria.
Drivers must schedule an appointment, bring required documents, and cannot walk in, while the DMV declined to disclose details about the irregularities.