Q: I paid for my vehicle registration well before the expiration date but am going to be moving out of California before the new registration period begins.  Is it possible to receive a refund now that I'll need to register my vehicle in another state?

A: It depends on the circumstances. You must register the vehicle in the other state before the prior California expiration date, in order to be eligible for a refund.  For your convenience, you can now apply for a refund online!  Just go to www.dmv.ca.gov/online/refund/refundprograms.htm  and click on the "Refund Application" link.  Once you have completed and submitted the form, you will be notified of the status of your application within 30 days of its receipt.

Q: Is it illegal to drive under the speed limit on the freeway?  It sure seems unsafe.

A: The speed at which you operate your vehicle depends on several factors, including the number and speed of other vehicles on the road, weather conditions, type of road surface and the presence of pedestrians.  DMV recommends operating your vehicle at a speed that is consistent with the normal and reasonable flow of traffic. Make sure that your speed is compliant with the posted maximum speed limit. If you are driving in a manner that can block or disrupt the normal flow of traffic, you can be issued a ticket.  More information regarding speed limit rules can be found at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl600.pdf

Q: I was recently issued a traffic citation. Is it possible for me to pay for it online?

Yes.  Traffic citations may be paid through online services provided by the courts.  The DMV provides a link through its Web site to each county which provides this service. . Log on to www.dmv.ca.gov and click on the "Online Services" tab.  Click the "Online Traffic Payment" link and then click on the link for the county where you were issued a citation.  You will need to have your citation number available in order to proceed with making your payment.

"Save Time by Going Online" with the DMV at www.dmv.ca.gov. The DMV is a department under the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, which is under the direction of Secretary Dale E. Bonner. The DMV licenses drivers, maintains driving records, registers and tracks official ownership of vehicles and vessels, investigates auto and identity-related fraud, and licenses car dealers, driving schools, and traffic violator schools.