New Drivers’ License Ceremonies Canceled

Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935, FAX 703-324-2010

July 20, 2005

New Drivers’ License Ceremonies Canceled
on Wednesday, July 20

Due to the closure of the county’s old courthouse at 4000 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax, the ceremonies for new drivers to receive their licenses, scheduled for 5 and 6:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, July 20, have been canceled. All those who were to receive their licenses will be mailed a notice of the rescheduled date.

Young drivers still can continue to drive on their 90-day temporary permits. If necessary, extensions may be issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; call 1-888-337-4782, TTY 711, for details.

The old courthouse, which houses the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, was closed because of water damage and broken pumps. All functions, activities, meetings and programs scheduled for Wednesday in the old courthouse and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are canceled.

Informational updates will be posted on the county’s Web site (www.fairfaxcounty.gov) and the emergency information line at 703-817-7771, TTY 711. County residents and JDRDC employees are encouraged to monitor the Web site or call the hotline for updates on the situation.