California Republican vows to abolish state DMV if elected governor
Summary
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, said he would close the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and set a flat annual car registration fee if elected. He described the DMV as a large, inefficient agency and wants to move some services online and handle others at local offices.Key Facts
- Steve Hilton is running for governor of California as a Republican.
- He proposes abolishing the DMV and charging $73 per year for car registration.
- Hilton criticized the DMV as a “bloated bureaucracy” with high costs and long wait times.
- California’s legislature, controlled by Democrats, must approve any plan to close the DMV.
- Democrats hold a strong majority in the California state assembly and senate.
- Hilton is behind Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in recent polls.
- The DMV budget for 2025-2026 is $1.46 billion.
- Becerra’s campaign said Hilton’s plan could risk driver safety by outsourcing some checks.
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