Virginia goes to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) location nearest her to find out whether she can get the contact information for someone she thinks hit her parked car. She has the license plate number for the vehicle this person was driving. If her request is refused, what MOST likely is the reason?

The most likely reason for Virginia's request being refused is that the DMV does not have the authority or policy to release an individual's contact information to another person. Privacy laws and regulations generally protect personal information such as contact details. DMVs typically have strict guidelines regarding the disclosure of personal information for privacy and security reasons.