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STOP, and Think Before You Post on Social Media

Passing your driver's test is a big accomplishment but stop posting pictures of your new license on social media. You are most likely well aware that when you approach a stop sign, you must look in all directions before proceeding. The same fundamental rule of the road should be applied when posting on social media.

We know you want to share your newfound excitement with your friends and family, and the easiest way to do this is by posting a picture of your recent accomplishment on social media. DMV wants to share in this excitement with you but wants to warn you against posting a picture of your Learner's Permit or Driver's License online.

Posting images of newly-obtained permits and Driver's Licenses has become popular among young adults who are looking to share the accomplishment. We urge you to keep the information to yourself. Having your identity stolen and your privacy compromised is not a good way to celebrate getting your Driver's License.

It’s important to remember the far-reaching dangers of posting pictures of your Driver's License on social media. Why is it so harmful you ask? For this very reason…

Your personal information is being exposed for the world to see!

And parents, we didn’t forget about you. Be sure to talk to your teens and explain the risks involved with their posting personal information on social media.

Featured Article

December 18, 2024

Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Occupied School Bus

SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Occupied School Bus

DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: December 17, 2024, 7:35 a.m.

INCIDENT NUMBER: 24MV013398

TYPE OF EVENT(S): Motor Vehicle Crash

LOCATION OF EVENT(S): 1524 Vermont Route 112, Whitingham

INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Inspector V. Cole

SUMMARY:  The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles responded to a two-vehicle crash involving an occupied school bus on VT 112 in Whitingham. VT 112 was closed for a short time for investigators to interview drivers/occupants and photograph the scene. Vehicle #1 was a 2016 Honda Pilot operated by Cota Bonna, 18, of Westbury, NY, and lost control on icy roadways and collided with Vehicle#2, a 2024 International School Bus operated by Cathy Morse, 60, of Whitingham. Thirteen children were on the school bus at the time of the crash, and all of them were picked up by parents/guardians or transported by car to the school in Whitingham. Bonna was air-lifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Morse was transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center for evaluation. A passenger in the Honda Pilot, Victor Bonomi, 18, was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with a minor injury. Two students on the bus were treated for a bloody nose and minor cut respectively and released to their parents. The cause of the crash was determined to be icy road conditions. 

The Wilmington Police Department, Vermont State Police, Rescue Inc., Deerfield Vally Rescue, and local fire departments assisted with the crash. A post-crash inspection of the school bus revealed no defects.  Vehicle #1 was removed by Heartwellville Service Center, and Vehicle #2 was removed by A’s Auto & Truck Repair.

This is an informational post made in the interest of transparency and public awareness of the activities of the Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information about a specific incident, please contact DMV HQ at 802-828-2078.