Theft/Property — San Bernardino, CA — reported 2026-07-16

SUMMARY

The Department of Motor Vehicles invalidated 11,000 knowledge tests due to evidence of suspected cheating on the written tests.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: San Bernardino, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-16
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The DMV sent letters to 11,000 residents informing them that irregularities were detected in their written test results and that they must retake the exam within 30 days or have their license canceled.
  • Internal DMV monitoring detected 'patterns suggesting that some individuals may have attempted to circumvent the testing process using various cheating methods.'
  • The DMV has refused to provide any details on how it identified possible cheating, citing a need to preserve the integrity of the investigative process.
  • Several cases have been referred to district attorney offices for prosecution.
  • All 11,000 tests were identified as 'potentially problematic,' but receipt of a letter 'does not indicate a final determination that cheating occurred.'