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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

March 30, 2025

CMV Crash | I-91 St. Johnsbury

SUBJECT: Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash

DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: 03/30/25 at 6:34 p.m.

INCIDENT NUMBER: 25MV003562

TYPE OF EVENT(S): Tractor trailer crash

LOCATION OF EVENT(S): Interstate 91 in St. Johnsbury

INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Sergeant Jacobs

 

SUMMARY: 

On the date and time above, DMV Enforcement and Safety Inspector Jacobs responded to I-91 in St. Johnsbury for a commercial vehicle rollover. When he arrived at the scene, the tractor trailer, owned by Transport Dercy Inc., was overturned in the median of the interstate. The driver, Francis Thouin, 42, of St. George, Quebec, was not injured in the crash. Thouin stated that while he was traveling north on I-91, a vehicle merged onto the interstate from U.S. Route 2 and entered his lane of travel. Thouin said that he applied his brakes and steered to the left to avoid a collision with the vehicle. Thouin left the roadway, and his vehicle overturned and came to its final position of uncontrolled rest in the median. Thouin was unable to provide a description of the other vehicle involved, and no other witnesses were at the scene. 

 

DMV was assisted at the scene by Vermont State Police and B&B Towing. The tractor trailer sustained disabling damages and was towed from the scene. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the crash is asked to contact DMV Enforcement and Safety at 802-828-2078.

 

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 the DMV at 802-828-2078.