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DMV Hearing Offices – Driver Safety Offices (DSO)

The California DMV’s Division of Driver Safety is the enforcement branch of the California DMV.  The Division of Driver Safety is authorized to deny, suspend or revoke any California driver license if they determine just reason.  The Division of Driver Safety holds and processes administrative hearings to determine to suspend or revoke licenses of California drivers at designated offices referred to as Driver Safety Offices.  Commonly called a DSO, the Driver Safety Offices are large  offices regionally spread out over the State of California.  DMV DSOs are not the traditional “field offices” where one goes to register their car, or process normal DMV transactions.

Be advised that simply calling a local Driver Safety Office isn’t enough to resolve your administrative case. The offices were not established to offer services, help or be the traditional public servants. The DSOs are tasked with taking your driving privilege away. If you received a notice from the California DMV you may consider first talking with a DMV Administrative Advocate to fully understand what is happening to you and your rights and responsibilities as well as options to maintain your ability to drive in California. Here are a list of the Driver Safety Offices in California.

Bakersfield DMV Driver Safety Office  –   5800 District Blvd., Ste. 100-B, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2148

Phone (661) 833-2103   –   Fax (661) 833-2102

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

City of Commerce DMV Driver Safety Office   –   5801 E. Slauson Avenue, Suite 250, City of Commerce, CA 90040-3050

Phone (323) 724-4000   –   Fax (323) 724-9262

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

City of Orange DMV Driver Safety Office   –   790 The City Drive, Suite 420, Orange, CA 92868-4941

Phone (714) 703-2511   –   Fax (714) 703-2526

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Covina DMV Driver Safety Office   –   1365 N. Grand Ave., Suite 101, Covina, CA 91724-4048

Phone (626) 974-7137   –   Fax (626) 974-7118

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

El Segundo DMV Driver Safety Office   –   390 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 2075, El Segundo, CA 90245-4470

Phone (310) 615-3500   –   Fax (310) 615-3581

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Fresno DMV Driver Safety Office   –   2510 S. East Avenue, Suite 310, Fresno, CA 93706-5112

General Information or to Make an Appointment
Phone (559) 445-6399   –   Fax (559) 445-6379 or 445-6396

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Oakland DMV Driver Safety Office   –   7677 Oakport St. Suite #220, Oakland, CA 94621

Phone (510) 563-8900   –   Fax (510) 563-8950

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Oxnard DMV Driver Safety Office   –   2051 North Solar Drive, Suite 100., Oxnard, CA 93036-2650

Phone (805) 988-3050   –   Fax (805) 988-1420

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Redding DMV Driver Safety Office   –   2650 Churn Creek Road, Suite 200, Redding, CA 96002-1169

Phone (530) 224-4755   –   Fax (530) 224-4737

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Sacramento DMV Driver Safety Office   –   4700 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95820-1501

Phone (916) 227-2970   –   Fax (916) 227-2901

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

San Bernardino DMV Driver Safety Office   –   1845 Business Center Dr., Ste. 212, San Bernardino, CA 92408-3447

Phone (909) 383-7413   –   Fax (909) 383-7439

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

San Diego DMV Driver Safety Office   –   1455 Frazee Road, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92108-4378

Phone (619) 220-5300   –   Fax (619) 220-5418

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

San Francisco DMV Driver Safety Office   –   1377 Fell St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94117-2296

Phone (415) 557-1170   –   Fax (415) 557-7375

 Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

San Jose DMV Driver Safety Office   –   90 Great Oaks Blvd, Suite 104, San Jose, CA 95119

General Information or to Make an Appointment
Phone (408) 229-7100   –   Fax (408) 229-7128 or 229-7129

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Stockton DMV Driver Safety Office  –    710 N. American St., Stockton, CA 95202-1823

Phone (209) 948-7715   –   Fax (209) 463-4858

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

Van Nuys DMV Driver Safety Office   –   6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 205, Van Nuys, CA 91401-3333

Phone (818) 376-4217   –   Fax (818) 376-4215

Days and Hours Open – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm. Wednesday 9:00am till 5:00pm

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