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Posted at 6:12 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Driver's license office hours cut back in Kona

Advertiser Staff

Because of staffing shortages, the Hawaii County Police Department's driver license office at the Kona Center will change its hours of operation beginning Monday.

Effective on that date, members of the public wishing to renew a driver license or obtain a duplicate license may do so on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and again from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Citizens who need to take a written examination, obtain an instruction permit or obtain an out-of-state transfer may do so on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from noon to 3 p.m.

Oral examinations for all classes of driver licenses will be available by appointment only.

Road tests for Class 1, 2, and 3 licenses will be available by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Road tests for commercial driver licenses will be available by appointment only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The number to call to schedule an appointment is 327-3580.

The department issued an apology for any inconvenience and said it appreciates the public's understanding it tries to fill vacancies in the driver license office.