The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
presents
2025 Issue 4
Features
License to Ride: Making Roads Safer for Motorcyclists
AAMVA members are rolling out new efforts to protect riders and reduce fatalities, including through stricter licensing standards, expanded education, broader public awareness campaigns and collaboration with various stakeholders.
AAMVA Members Are Redefining What Community Service Looks Like
Whether empowering women, helping people find stability or keeping families safe, AAMVA members are working hard to help their communities.
From the CEO
The Power of AAMVA’s Community in Building Safer Roads
From offering training and resources to volunteering, members are working hard to make a difference.
Magazine PDF
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Departments
IN THE HEADLIGHTS
License Plate Reader Best Practices
This Q&A covers the history of the technology, highlights what’s new in the guide and provides tips for how to best use its information.
Dashboard
New Surveys Related to Motorcycle Safety
See what the industry is saying about motorcycle safety and training.
MEMBER TOOLKIT
2025 AIC: A Wealth of Information and Networking
AIC’s huge crowd engaged in a variety of learning and fun, raising nearly $15,000 for charity.
Industry Insight
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division’s Technology Modernization
A culture of innovation helped modernize Arizona’s infrastructure, leading to drastically improved customer experiences.
Jurisdiction Spotlight
New Mexico’s Project to Better Support Neurodivergent Drivers
New Mexico launched a new vehicle registry to help increase safety during traffic stops.
Crossword
Crossword: December 2025
Think you know your AAMVA vocabulary? Test your knowledge with the new MOVE crossword puzzle. Challenge your coworkers to see who can finish with the fastest time.
Behind the Wheel
Crossroads
Taillights
AAMVA’s Partnerships to Improve Data Security
Conversations between AAMVA and Nlets leadership led Nlets to form an Attributes Requirements Task Force.
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Personalized & Energized: A New DMV Standard
Agencies nationwide are embracing new technologies to provide the service customers need when they need it, how they want it.