When you renew your drivers license after January 1,1970,

When you renew your drivers license after January 1,1970, you will find new legislative requirements in effect. These measures were passed by the 1968 General Assembly to become effective January 1, 1970. In addition to fee changes for driver licenses, a re-examination plan for persons renewing their driving permits goes into effect.

Certain age groups of drivers will be required to take at least a vision test. Persons in these same age groups, when their driving record shows more than one conviction resulting from improper operation of a motor vehicle during the four years prior to license expiration date, must also undergo a written test on the motor vehicle laws. Examinations may be required of drivers of all ages based on driving records which fall under previously existing laws. Also, if the examiner believes, as the result of observation, that a complete lamination should be given, he may do so. The requirement that persons personally appear to renew their driver’s license is a safety measure developed by your State legislature in 1968, and it is recognized that a computerized record in condensed form cannot “see” a motor vehicle operator.

New driver license renewal applications being mailed out this month covering those licenses expiring in the month of January 1970 will tell each person what is

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Rowe said the department has the responsibility for regulating and controlling the sale of pesticides and for testing foods and feeds for residues. VDAC plans to strengthen its leadership role in this area by working with interested groups throughout the state. The challenge is to continually seek out those pesticides or other methods of control which can be used safely and which will allow the production of an abundant supply of high quality food, he concluded.