Unlicensed Driving School Owner Arrested | Albany News

A driving school owner in Albany, Charles Lanza, faces eleven misdemeanor charges after running his unlicensed operation despite having his license revoked in March 2025. The DMV alleges he misled students by sending them behind the wheel in unsafe, uninspected vehicles — a dangerous gamble that puts new drivers at risk. With his 15-year-old school shuttered and court dates looming, this crackdown signals a serious push to protect public safety from rogue driving instructors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23a0e279edfb8c18