Austin Rejects Mass Surveillance Amid Mass Deportations The city’s automated license plate reader program ended July 1 By Brant Bingamon, Fri., July 4, 2025 ...

A specialty driving program in the Oakridge neighborhood is helping immigrants and refugees overcome language and cultural barriers to earn their driver’s licenses.

According to a news release, the cameras were part of a state pilot program to encourage safe driving in Skagit and Spokane counties.

Starting in July 2025, the viral article claims, the U.S. Department of Transportation will roll out new laws focused on drivers aged 70 and older requiring them to undergo eye exams, road tests ...