Posts Tagged Department Of Transportation

  • Caution: School is in Session – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa D.O.T.

    By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, IA The summer season has come to a close, and school children everywhere are back in the classroom. Stay alert for increased two and four wheel traffic, including bicycles, mopeds and automobiles, as well as pede...

  • Organ Donation – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa Department of Transportation

    By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa During Driver’s License and Identification card issuance many questions are asked of customers. One question is whether the customer wishes to be an organ donor. Many responses can be heard, ‘I’m too...

  • Pavement Markings – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa Department of Transportation

    By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Pavement markings have come a long way. In 1926 Iowa began painting a center black line on every mile of primary road pavement as a reminder that vehicles should be on the right hand side of the road...

  • NEWS FOR YOU…. from the Iowa Department of Transportation

    By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Center Turn Lanes Many communities are changing the flow of traffic from four lanes to three lanes, utilizing a shared center turn lane. Some call it a ‘road diet’, reducing the number of ...

  • NEWS FOR YOU…. from the Iowa Department of Transportation

    Hot Weather Driving Tips By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Summertime is the most heavily traveled time of the year, with months when temperatures strain not only you but your vehicle. You can reduce the risk of breakdowns a...

  • NEWS FOR YOU…. from the Iowa Department of Transportation

    Changes in Policy for Issuing Driver’s Licenses By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor, Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and 81 county treasurer offices that issue driver's licenses (DLs) are changing from an "over-the-coun...

  • NEWS FOR YOU….from the Iowa D.O.T.

    By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor, Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Iowa Department of Transportation A new and infromative article for your enjoyment each month in 50+ Lifestyles. Accidents - what is my responsibility? Accident – according to the Merriam-W...

  • NEWS FOR YOU….from the Iowa D.O.T.

    Iowa Department of Transportation The Winter of 2009/2010 By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor, Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Will this be one for the record books? Snow, ice, wind and below zero temps. They created a challenge for Iowans with the early Decembe...