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BUSINESS/CONSUMER SERVICES--DRIVER'S LICENCE RENEWALS ----------------------------------------------------------------- Renewing your driver's licence will get a little easier starting May 1, Business and Consumer Services Minister Don Downe announced today. Driver's licences currently expire at the end of the month of the driver's birthday. Starting May 1, licences will expire on the birthday itself. For example, a driver with a birthday of August 15 currently must renew his or her licence by August 31. Under the new system the driver must renew by August 15. "This change will result in better service to drivers because it will distribute the deadline for renewal throughout the month, and alleviate the lineups that occur at the Registry of Motor Vehicles at the end of each month," Mr. Downe said. "This is the first of many service improvements the new Department of Business and Consumer Services will be implementing," Mr. Downe said. "Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for Nova Scotians to get licences and permits they need to get on with their business and personal affairs." The 16,500 drivers who have birthdays in May have already been sent renewal notices informing them of the change. Because the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) now issues a photo licence, renewals must be made in person at any of the 13 RMV offices across Nova Scotia. Licences are valid for five years and can be paid with cash, cheque or money order. The 13 RMV offices are open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday. Drivers should call 1-800-898-7668 to find out where their nearest RMV office is located. -30- Contact: David MacNeil 902-424-7487 trp Apr. 19, 1996 - 11:23 a.m.