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Mexico
SCT Circular obligatoria CO DGAF –MEDPREV.1/2020 “Que establece el plan de contingencia de Autotransporte Federal ante eventos de importancia en salud pública” (Plan de respuesta a contingencia sanitaria) The Mandatory Circular that establishes the federal motor carrier contingency plan in the event of important public health incidents” (sanitary contingency response plan) Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes 03/24/2020 Until Rescinded File
SCT ACUERDO por el que se precisan las actividades esenciales competencia de la Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes, en el marco de atención de la emergencia sanitaria generada por el virus SARS-CoV2 Defines the essential activities for each governmental agency within Mexico's Secretariat of Communication and Transportation during the SARS-CoV2 pandemic, including the essential activities for the Federal Motor Carrier Administration Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes 04/08/2020 Until Rescinded File

Mexico

SCT
Circular obligatoria CO DGAF –MEDPREV.1/2020 “Que establece el plan de contingencia de Autotransporte Federal ante eventos de importancia en salud pública” (Plan de respuesta a contingencia sanitaria)
The Mandatory Circular that establishes the federal motor carrier contingency plan in the event of important public health incidents” (sanitary contingency response plan)
Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes
03/24/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/14/2020 18:37:36
SCT
ACUERDO por el que se precisan las actividades esenciales competencia de la Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes, en el marco de atención de la emergencia sanitaria generada por el virus SARS-CoV2
Defines the essential activities for each governmental agency within Mexico's Secretariat of Communication and Transportation during the SARS-CoV2 pandemic, including the essential activities for the Federal Motor Carrier Administration
Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes
04/08/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/14/2020 18:40:08

United States
FMCSA Revised Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency (November 29, 2021) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has compiled this list of responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding actions State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) or commercial driver’s license holders may take during the national emergency related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency that are permissible under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way. This guidance is intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements under the law. FMCSA 11/29/2021 02/28/2022 File
DMV, DOT, FMCSA Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles FMCSA permits, but does not require, States to extend the validity of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and to waive the 14-day waiting period and grants other waivers from certain regulations applicable to interstate and intrastate CDL and CLP holders and to other interstate drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). FMCSA has initiated this action in response to the March 13, 2020 declaration of a national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) and the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued similar waivers on March 24, 2020, June 15, 2020, September 18, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 16, 2021, May 26, 2021, and August 31, 2021 providing similar relief. FMCSA 12/01/2021 02/28/2022 File
FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2021-010 - Canadian Motor Carriers And Drivers Providing Direct Assistance To The Flooding And Landslides Emergency In British Columbia On November 17, 2021, a provincial state of emergency was declared by the British Columbia, Canada government due to unprecedented rain resulting in severe flooding and landslides. On November 19, 2021, the Acting Director General of Multimodal and Road Safety Programs on behalf of the Canadian Minister of Transport issued a targeted essential freight exemption to support emergency response. US Routing Options to BC Lower Mainland – Weight Allowances http://cantruck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CTA-US-Routing-Weight-Options_public.pdf By execution of this Emergency Declaration, Canadian motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the emergency in British Columbia, who are providing emergency services or transportation of essential goods, supplies and equipment from Canada to other points in Canada through the United States are granted emergency relief from 49 CFR Parts 390-399, subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth herein. FMCSA 11/23/2021 12/23/2021 File
DMV, DOT, FMCSA Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (November 29, 2021) SUMMARY: FMCSA grants a three-month waiver from certain regulations applicable to commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), as defined in 49 CFR 383.5, in interstate and intrastate commerce. FMCSA has initiated this action in response to the March 13, 2020 declaration of a national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued waivers on March 28, 2020, June 17, 2020, September 18, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 16, 2021, and May 26, 2021, and August 31, 2021 providing similar relief. DATES: This waiver is effective December 1, 2021and expires on February 28, 2022, upon the revocation of the Declaration of National Emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency, or upon early termination by FMCSA, whichever is soonest. FMCSA 12/01/2021 02/28/2022 File
FMCSA Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 (November 29, 2021) This notice continues the relief granted in Emergency Declaration 2020-002, as modified on June 15, 2020, August 15, 2020, December 1, 2020, and August 2021, through February 28, 2022 subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth herein unless modified or terminated sooner. This extension of the modified Emergency Declaration addresses national emergency conditions that create a need for immediate transportation of essential supplies and provides necessary relief from the FMCSRs for motor carriers and drivers. FMCSA 09/29/2021 02/28/2022 File
DMV, DOT, FMCSA Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (Nov 29, 2021) FMCSA waives the commercial driver’s license (CDL) knowledge test examiner training requirements in 49 CFR 384.228(b)-(c) for certain third-party CDL skills test examiners. This waiver allows State authorized third party-skills test examiners who have maintained a valid CDL test examiner certification and have previously completed a CDL skills test examiner training course that satisfies the requirements of 49 CFR 384.228(d) to administer the CDL knowledge test without completing a CDL knowledge test training course. FMCSA has initiated this action in response to the March 13, 2020 declaration of a national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) (Declaration of National Emergency) concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As explained in greater detail below, the Agency issued waivers on April 9, 2020, June 22, 2020, September 18, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 16, 2021, May 26, 2021, and August 31, 2021, providing the same relief. FMCSA 12/01/2021 02/28/2022 File
FMCSA Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During Covid-19 National Emergency (November 29, 2021) This Notice of Enforcement Policy, effective until February 28, 2022, extends a previous notice that was effective from September 1, 2021 through November 30, 2021. It provides needed relief from specified FMCSRs for CLP holders, CDL holders, and non-CDL drivers and motor carriers using those drivers. This Notice of Enforcement Policy applies to all CLP holders, CDL holders, and non-CDL drivers whose licenses were issued for less than the maximum period established by 49 CFR 383.25 and 383.73 and was valid on February 29, 2020 and expired on or after March 1, 2020. FMCSA will exercise its enforcement discretion to not take enforcement action for the attached: FMCSA 11/29/2021 02/28/2022 File
PHMSA PHMSA Notice on HAZMAT Shipping Paper Requirements and Social Distancing PHMSA is issuing this notice to clarify the flexibilities provided in the Hazardous Materials Regulations, regarding shipper’s certification signatures on shipping papers. These flexibilities allow compliance with the regulations while still maintaining appropriate social distancing during the Covid-19 public health emergency. For more information, see the Notice of HAZMAT Shipping Paper Requirements in the related documents section of this page. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 04/10/2020 Until Rescinded File

United States

FMCSA
Revised Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency (November 29, 2021)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has compiled this list of responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding actions State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) or commercial driver’s license holders may take during the national emergency related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency that are permissible under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way. This guidance is intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements under the law.
FMCSA
11/29/2021
02/28/2022
File
11/29/2021 23:17:11
DMV, DOT, FMCSA
Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles
FMCSA permits, but does not require, States to extend the validity of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and to waive the 14-day waiting period and grants other waivers from certain regulations applicable to interstate and intrastate CDL and CLP holders and to other interstate drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). FMCSA has initiated this action in response to the March 13, 2020 declaration of a national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) and the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued similar waivers on March 24, 2020, June 15, 2020, September 18, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 16, 2021, May 26, 2021, and August 31, 2021 providing similar relief.
FMCSA
12/01/2021
02/28/2022
File
11/29/2021 23:29:25
FMCSA
Regional Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2021-010 - Canadian Motor Carriers And Drivers Providing Direct Assistance To The Flooding And Landslides Emergency In British Columbia
On November 17, 2021, a provincial state of emergency was declared by the British Columbia, Canada government due to unprecedented rain resulting in severe flooding and landslides. On November 19, 2021, the Acting Director General of Multimodal and Road Safety Programs on behalf of the Canadian Minister of Transport issued a targeted essential freight exemption to support emergency response. US Routing Options to BC Lower Mainland – Weight Allowances http://cantruck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CTA-US-Routing-Weight-Options_public.pdf By execution of this Emergency Declaration, Canadian motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the emergency in British Columbia, who are providing emergency services or transportation of essential goods, supplies and equipment from Canada to other points in Canada through the United States are granted emergency relief from 49 CFR Parts 390-399, subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth herein.
FMCSA
11/23/2021
12/23/2021
File
11/29/2021 23:26:40
DMV, DOT, FMCSA
Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (November 29, 2021)
SUMMARY: FMCSA grants a three-month waiver from certain regulations applicable to commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), as defined in 49 CFR 383.5, in interstate and intrastate commerce. FMCSA has initiated this action in response to the March 13, 2020 declaration of a national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued waivers on March 28, 2020, June 17, 2020, September 18, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 16, 2021, and May 26, 2021, and August 31, 2021 providing similar relief. DATES: This waiver is effective December 1, 2021and expires on February 28, 2022, upon the revocation of the Declaration of National Emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency, or upon early termination by FMCSA, whichever is soonest.
FMCSA
12/01/2021
02/28/2022
File
11/29/2021 23:13:01
FMCSA
Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 (November 29, 2021)
This notice continues the relief granted in Emergency Declaration 2020-002, as modified on June 15, 2020, August 15, 2020, December 1, 2020, and August 2021, through February 28, 2022 subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth herein unless modified or terminated sooner. This extension of the modified Emergency Declaration addresses national emergency conditions that create a need for immediate transportation of essential supplies and provides necessary relief from the FMCSRs for motor carriers and drivers.
FMCSA
09/29/2021
02/28/2022
File
11/29/2021 22:57:32
DMV, DOT, FMCSA
Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (Nov 29, 2021)
FMCSA waives the commercial driver’s license (CDL) knowledge test examiner training requirements in 49 CFR 384.228(b)-(c) for certain third-party CDL skills test examiners. This waiver allows State authorized third party-skills test examiners who have maintained a valid CDL test examiner certification and have previously completed a CDL skills test examiner training course that satisfies the requirements of 49 CFR 384.228(d) to administer the CDL knowledge test without completing a CDL knowledge test training course. FMCSA has initiated this action in response to the March 13, 2020 declaration of a national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) (Declaration of National Emergency) concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As explained in greater detail below, the Agency issued waivers on April 9, 2020, June 22, 2020, September 18, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 16, 2021, May 26, 2021, and August 31, 2021, providing the same relief.
FMCSA
12/01/2021
02/28/2022
File
11/29/2021 23:14:39
FMCSA
Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During Covid-19 National Emergency (November 29, 2021)
This Notice of Enforcement Policy, effective until February 28, 2022, extends a previous notice that was effective from September 1, 2021 through November 30, 2021. It provides needed relief from specified FMCSRs for CLP holders, CDL holders, and non-CDL drivers and motor carriers using those drivers. This Notice of Enforcement Policy applies to all CLP holders, CDL holders, and non-CDL drivers whose licenses were issued for less than the maximum period established by 49 CFR 383.25 and 383.73 and was valid on February 29, 2020 and expired on or after March 1, 2020. FMCSA will exercise its enforcement discretion to not take enforcement action for the attached:
FMCSA
11/29/2021
02/28/2022
File
11/29/2021 23:11:28
PHMSA
PHMSA Notice on HAZMAT Shipping Paper Requirements and Social Distancing
PHMSA is issuing this notice to clarify the flexibilities provided in the Hazardous Materials Regulations, regarding shipper’s certification signatures on shipping papers. These flexibilities allow compliance with the regulations while still maintaining appropriate social distancing during the Covid-19 public health emergency. For more information, see the Notice of HAZMAT Shipping Paper Requirements in the related documents section of this page.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
04/10/2020
Until Rescinded
File
04/29/2020 18:17:31

Alabama
Misc Transportation of Emergency Equipment and Supplies Exemption for oversize loads during the Covid-19 Pandemic. State of Alabama 03/20/2020 Until Rescinded File

Alabama

Misc
Transportation of Emergency Equipment and Supplies
Exemption for oversize loads during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
State of Alabama
03/20/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/01/2020 02:56:31

British Columbia
FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2021-010 - Canadian Motor Carriers And Drivers Providing Direct Assistance To The Flooding And Landslides Emergency In British Columbia On November 17, 2021, a provincial state of emergency was declared by the British Columbia, Canada government due to unprecedented rain resulting in severe flooding and landslides. On November 19, 2021, the Acting Director General of Multimodal and Road Safety Programs on behalf of the Canadian Minister of Transport issued a targeted essential freight exemption to support emergency response. US Routing Options to BC Lower Mainland – Weight Allowances http://cantruck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CTA-US-Routing-Weight-Options_public.pdf By execution of this Emergency Declaration, Canadian motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the emergency in British Columbia, who are providing emergency services or transportation of essential goods, supplies and equipment from Canada to other points in Canada through the United States are granted emergency relief from 49 CFR Parts 390-399, subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth herein. FMCSA 11/23/2021 12/23/2021 File
Misc Bulletin 27 - Temporary licence cancellation and temporary insurance policy changes - ICBC Vehicle Licencing and Insurance Bulletin Vehicle licensing and insurance bulletin 27 describes two temporary changes in response to COVID-19. One change is to enable licence plate retentions. (Previously, a person cancelling vehicle licence and insurance was required to return the number plates to ICBC to get their licence and premium refund, unless transferring the plates to a substitute vehicle.) The other is that some visiting motorist credentials are extended by their home jurisdiction beyond the expiry date appearing on their documents. These temporary changes add to those announced in bulletins 25 & 26. ICBC 04/24/2020 Until Rescinded File
DOT Hours of Service Regulations during the Provincial State of Emergency declared on November 17, 2021 This bulletin provides clarity regarding B.C.’s Hours of Service (HOS) regulations while providing relief related to the Provincial State of Emergency Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement 11/17/2021 Until Rescinded File
DOT Hours of Service HOS During COVID-19 Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement 03/18/2020 Until Rescinded File

British Columbia

FMCSA
Regional Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2021-010 - Canadian Motor Carriers And Drivers Providing Direct Assistance To The Flooding And Landslides Emergency In British Columbia
On November 17, 2021, a provincial state of emergency was declared by the British Columbia, Canada government due to unprecedented rain resulting in severe flooding and landslides. On November 19, 2021, the Acting Director General of Multimodal and Road Safety Programs on behalf of the Canadian Minister of Transport issued a targeted essential freight exemption to support emergency response. US Routing Options to BC Lower Mainland – Weight Allowances http://cantruck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CTA-US-Routing-Weight-Options_public.pdf By execution of this Emergency Declaration, Canadian motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the emergency in British Columbia, who are providing emergency services or transportation of essential goods, supplies and equipment from Canada to other points in Canada through the United States are granted emergency relief from 49 CFR Parts 390-399, subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth herein.
FMCSA
11/23/2021
12/23/2021
File
11/29/2021 23:26:40
Misc
Bulletin 27 - Temporary licence cancellation and temporary insurance policy changes - ICBC Vehicle Licencing and Insurance Bulletin
Vehicle licensing and insurance bulletin 27 describes two temporary changes in response to COVID-19. One change is to enable licence plate retentions. (Previously, a person cancelling vehicle licence and insurance was required to return the number plates to ICBC to get their licence and premium refund, unless transferring the plates to a substitute vehicle.) The other is that some visiting motorist credentials are extended by their home jurisdiction beyond the expiry date appearing on their documents. These temporary changes add to those announced in bulletins 25 & 26.
ICBC
04/24/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/13/2020 19:41:04
DOT
Hours of Service Regulations during the Provincial State of Emergency declared on November 17, 2021
This bulletin provides clarity regarding B.C.’s Hours of Service (HOS) regulations while providing relief related to the Provincial State of Emergency
Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement
11/17/2021
Until Rescinded
File
12/03/2021 18:16:33
DOT
Hours of Service
HOS During COVID-19
Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement
03/18/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/13/2020 17:46:58

California
FMCSA Executive Order N-31-20 Hours of Service relief for those transporting medical supplies and equipment related to testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and the prevention of community transmission of COVID-19; and other items specified within the order. Governor of California 03/17/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV DMV Press Release - August 4, 2020 The California Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering commercial driver’s license renewals online. California Department of Motor Vehicles 08/04/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV, FMCSA Executive Order N-71-20 Waives in-person transactions requirements at California DMV branch offices for renewals of driver's licenses and id card until further notice. Maintains consistency with the FMCSA's "Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency" issued on March 24, 2020. Office of the Governor of California 06/30/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV DMV News Release September 2, 2021 California Commercial driver license, learner permits, endorsements and special certificates expiring between March 2020 and November 30, 2021, are extended through November 30, 2021. California Department of Motor Vehicles 09/02/2021 12/01/2021 File

California

FMCSA
Executive Order N-31-20
Hours of Service relief for those transporting medical supplies and equipment related to testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and the prevention of community transmission of COVID-19; and other items specified within the order.
Governor of California
03/17/2020
Until Rescinded
File
01/08/2021 19:49:21
DMV
DMV Press Release - August 4, 2020
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering commercial driver’s license renewals online.
California Department of Motor Vehicles
08/04/2020
Until Rescinded
File
08/04/2020 20:26:18
DMV, FMCSA
Executive Order N-71-20
Waives in-person transactions requirements at California DMV branch offices for renewals of driver's licenses and id card until further notice. Maintains consistency with the FMCSA's "Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency" issued on March 24, 2020.
Office of the Governor of California
06/30/2020
Until Rescinded
File
07/16/2020 22:06:27
DMV
DMV News Release September 2, 2021
California Commercial driver license, learner permits, endorsements and special certificates expiring between March 2020 and November 30, 2021, are extended through November 30, 2021.
California Department of Motor Vehicles
09/02/2021
12/01/2021
File
09/03/2021 20:33:20

Colorado
DOT Executive order D 2020 011 Ordering the Temporary Suspension of Certain Regulatory Statutes Due to the Presence of COVID-19 CDOT issued an exemption that will allow all tractor-trailer combinations to operate on all state roads and the interstates at 85,000 pounds gross weight. This waiver on weights shall remain in effect for the duration for the declared emergency, as per Governor Polis, unless further declarations are made in writing or are rescinded. Colorado Department of Transportation, Governor Jared Polis 03/20/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV, FMCSA Commercial Driver License (CDL) Impact during Office Closure The division of Motor Vehicles has identified 406 CDL holders with a hazmat endorsement who have licenses set to expire during the office closure. The Division of Motor Vehicles has extended the date of expiration for those credentials by 60 days. In addition, 872 drivers with a CLP are set to expire during the office closure. The Division of Motor Vehicles has extended the date of expiration for those CLPs by 60 days. All other CDL holders are encouraged to renew their licenses online at myDMV.colorado.gov. Colorado Department of Revenue in association with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 03/18/2020 Until Rescinded File

Colorado

DOT
Executive order D 2020 011 Ordering the Temporary Suspension of Certain Regulatory Statutes Due to the Presence of COVID-19
CDOT issued an exemption that will allow all tractor-trailer combinations to operate on all state roads and the interstates at 85,000 pounds gross weight. This waiver on weights shall remain in effect for the duration for the declared emergency, as per Governor Polis, unless further declarations are made in writing or are rescinded.
Colorado Department of Transportation, Governor Jared Polis
03/20/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/06/2020 07:19:31
DMV, FMCSA
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Impact during Office Closure
The division of Motor Vehicles has identified 406 CDL holders with a hazmat endorsement who have licenses set to expire during the office closure. The Division of Motor Vehicles has extended the date of expiration for those credentials by 60 days. In addition, 872 drivers with a CLP are set to expire during the office closure. The Division of Motor Vehicles has extended the date of expiration for those CLPs by 60 days. All other CDL holders are encouraged to renew their licenses online at myDMV.colorado.gov.
Colorado Department of Revenue in association with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
03/18/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/06/2020 07:12:51

Florida
Misc Executive Order 21-10 Hurricane Sally - This Executive Order from the State of Florida Office of the Governor extends Executive Order 20-224, 20-248 and 20-279 as it relates to Hurricane Sally State of Florida Executive Office of the Governor 01/11/2021 Until Rescinded File

Florida

Misc
Executive Order 21-10
Hurricane Sally - This Executive Order from the State of Florida Office of the Governor extends Executive Order 20-224, 20-248 and 20-279 as it relates to Hurricane Sally
State of Florida Executive Office of the Governor
01/11/2021
Until Rescinded
File
01/22/2021 16:21:09

Georgia
Misc Georgia Executive Order 09.20.21.02 (COVID-19) - FMCSR Part 395 / GA Size & Weight The Governor’s Executive Order provides regulatory relief for qualifying commercial motor vehicles transporting medical supplies as well as all other supplies, goods, and services throughout Georgia (Intrastate Commerce). Regulatory relief includes Part 395 and Georgia size & weights regulations allowing for 95,000 LBS gross weight, a maximum width of ten (10) feet and an overall length of one (100) hundred feet for specific CMVs (does not include Interstate System). Commercial motor vehicles operating outside of the normal size, weight, and length restrictions under this Executive Order shall require a permit issued by the Georgia Department of Public Safety at https://gapros.dot.ga.gov or by calling 404-624-7700. State of Georgia 09/20/2021 11/27/2021 File

Georgia

Misc
Georgia Executive Order 09.20.21.02 (COVID-19) - FMCSR Part 395 / GA Size & Weight
The Governor’s Executive Order provides regulatory relief for qualifying commercial motor vehicles transporting medical supplies as well as all other supplies, goods, and services throughout Georgia (Intrastate Commerce). Regulatory relief includes Part 395 and Georgia size & weights regulations allowing for 95,000 LBS gross weight, a maximum width of ten (10) feet and an overall length of one (100) hundred feet for specific CMVs (does not include Interstate System). Commercial motor vehicles operating outside of the normal size, weight, and length restrictions under this Executive Order shall require a permit issued by the Georgia Department of Public Safety at https://gapros.dot.ga.gov or by calling 404-624-7700.
State of Georgia
09/20/2021
11/27/2021
File
10/22/2021 16:35:15

Kansas
Misc Executive Order No. 20-68 This executive order governs mask use and exemptions throughout Kansas. State of Kansas Governor 11/25/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20-72 Extending conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary suspension of KCC licensing, certification, and permitting rules and regulations. Temporary suspension of KDOR registration and fuel tax permits. Kansas Office of the Governor 12/31/2020 Until Rescinded File
DOT, IRP EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20-55 Kansas has extended the renewal deadline for IRP vehicle registrations, temporary 60-day permits issued after January 1, 2020, and driver's licenses that expired beginning on March 12, 2020 until 60 days of the expiration of Executive Order 20-12. Law enforcement are encouraged to use discretion when deciding to enforce laws pertaining to expired credentials. Kansas Office of the Governor 07/08/2020 Until Rescinded File

Kansas

Misc
Executive Order No. 20-68
This executive order governs mask use and exemptions throughout Kansas.
State of Kansas Governor
11/25/2020
Until Rescinded
File
11/19/2020 18:18:10
Misc
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20-72
Extending conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary suspension of KCC licensing, certification, and permitting rules and regulations. Temporary suspension of KDOR registration and fuel tax permits.
Kansas Office of the Governor
12/31/2020
Until Rescinded
File
01/05/2021 16:38:11
DOT, IRP
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20-55
Kansas has extended the renewal deadline for IRP vehicle registrations, temporary 60-day permits issued after January 1, 2020, and driver's licenses that expired beginning on March 12, 2020 until 60 days of the expiration of Executive Order 20-12. Law enforcement are encouraged to use discretion when deciding to enforce laws pertaining to expired credentials.
Kansas Office of the Governor
07/08/2020
Until Rescinded
File
07/28/2020 15:53:12

Maine
Misc Executive Order 55 Restrictions on certain gatherings State Of Maine 05/29/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc Proclamation of State of Civil Emergency To Further Protect Public Health Authorizes the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services to exercise emergency powers State Of Maine 03/15/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc Proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency (until Jan 21, 2021) Extension of Maine’s State of Civil Emergency State Of Maine 11/24/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV LE Guidance on EO 15 Oct 2020 Expired vehicle registrations must be registered following the schedule below Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles 10/19/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV, Misc Guidance on the NEW Temporary Registration Letter Governor signed amended Executive Order #53-A mandating that vehicles required to be registered in this State after purchase or transfer of ownership, or for which a registration expires or has expired, be registered in accordance with deadlines established by the registering municipality. In short, if a municipality or Bureau of Motor Vehicle Office are open and able to register vehicles, the registrant must do so immediately. If an owner’s municipality is not open for business, then the registration requirement remains extended. Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles 05/27/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV, Misc Order Extending Compliance Dates Under Certain Motor Vehicle Laws Maine driver’s licenses and State IDs that expired during the emergency period are extended until 30 days after the end of the civil emergency. Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles 03/15/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV Vehicle Registrations EO15 FY20_21 Expired Registration Timeline Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles 10/19/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV, Misc Executive Order 53-A Delay registrations of vehicles, if the municipality is NOT accepting payments through Rapid Renewal, by mail, by telephone, or in the municipal office the notice below of March 20, 2020 still stands. State Of Maine 03/20/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc Proclamation to Renew the State of Civil Emergency Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order requiring large retail businesses, restaurants, outdoor bars, tasting rooms, and lodging establishments in Maine’s more populous cities and coastal counties to enforce the State’s face covering requirement. Governor Mills also extended the State of Civil Emergency for thirty days through August 6, 2020 State Of Maine 07/08/2020 Until Rescinded File

Maine

Misc
Executive Order 55
Restrictions on certain gatherings
State Of Maine
05/29/2020
Until Rescinded
File
01/04/2021 20:46:17
Misc
Proclamation of State of Civil Emergency To Further Protect Public Health
Authorizes the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services to exercise emergency powers
State Of Maine
03/15/2020
Until Rescinded
File
07/21/2020 19:57:20
Misc
Proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency (until Jan 21, 2021)
Extension of Maine’s State of Civil Emergency
State Of Maine
11/24/2020
Until Rescinded
File
01/04/2021 21:10:51
DMV
LE Guidance on EO 15 Oct 2020
Expired vehicle registrations must be registered following the schedule below
Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
10/19/2020
Until Rescinded
File
11/17/2020 18:16:20
DMV, Misc
Guidance on the NEW Temporary Registration Letter
Governor signed amended Executive Order #53-A mandating that vehicles required to be registered in this State after purchase or transfer of ownership, or for which a registration expires or has expired, be registered in accordance with deadlines established by the registering municipality. In short, if a municipality or Bureau of Motor Vehicle Office are open and able to register vehicles, the registrant must do so immediately. If an owner’s municipality is not open for business, then the registration requirement remains extended.
Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
05/27/2020
Until Rescinded
File
07/21/2020 19:27:12
DMV, Misc
Order Extending Compliance Dates Under Certain Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine driver’s licenses and State IDs that expired during the emergency period are extended until 30 days after the end of the civil emergency.
Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
03/15/2020
Until Rescinded
File
07/21/2020 19:35:13
DMV
Vehicle Registrations EO15 FY20_21
Expired Registration Timeline
Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
10/19/2020
Until Rescinded
File
11/17/2020 18:21:29
DMV, Misc
Executive Order 53-A
Delay registrations of vehicles, if the municipality is NOT accepting payments through Rapid Renewal, by mail, by telephone, or in the municipal office the notice below of March 20, 2020 still stands.
State Of Maine
03/20/2020
Until Rescinded
File
07/21/2020 19:22:06
Misc
Proclamation to Renew the State of Civil Emergency
Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order requiring large retail businesses, restaurants, outdoor bars, tasting rooms, and lodging establishments in Maine’s more populous cities and coastal counties to enforce the State’s face covering requirement. Governor Mills also extended the State of Civil Emergency for thirty days through August 6, 2020
State Of Maine
07/08/2020
Until Rescinded
File
01/04/2021 21:18:21

Manitoba
Misc Manitoba Government Declares State of Emergency to Protect the Public, Reduce Spread of COVID -19 A state of emergency has been declared by the powers set out in Section 10(1) and 10(2) of The Emergency Measures Act to enable the Province to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Manitoba 03/20/2020 Until Rescinded

Manitoba

Misc
Manitoba Government Declares State of Emergency to Protect the Public, Reduce Spread of COVID -19
A state of emergency has been declared by the powers set out in Section 10(1) and 10(2) of The Emergency Measures Act to enable the Province to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba
03/20/2020
Until Rescinded
05/04/2020 12:51:23

Maryland
FMCSA FMCSA emergency extension-modified declaration 2020-002 FMCSA has issued an extension for the waiver of CDL's expiration and Medical Examiners Certificate Expirations. This applies to ALL Drivers regardless of commodities transported. This extension is valid until February 28, 2022. A CDL/CLP that expired after March 1, 2020, could be considered valid until 2/28/2022. Any MEC that expires on or after 9/1/2021 will NOT be enforced until 2/28/2022 If the CDL/CLP driving record shows the MEC is expired the driver MUST have a copy of a MEC in possession that expires on or after 9/1/2021 This waiver is set to expire on 2/28/2022. FMCSA 12/01/2021 02/28/2022

Maryland

FMCSA
FMCSA emergency extension-modified declaration 2020-002
FMCSA has issued an extension for the waiver of CDL's expiration and Medical Examiners Certificate Expirations. This applies to ALL Drivers regardless of commodities transported. This extension is valid until February 28, 2022. A CDL/CLP that expired after March 1, 2020, could be considered valid until 2/28/2022. Any MEC that expires on or after 9/1/2021 will NOT be enforced until 2/28/2022 If the CDL/CLP driving record shows the MEC is expired the driver MUST have a copy of a MEC in possession that expires on or after 9/1/2021 This waiver is set to expire on 2/28/2022.
FMCSA
12/01/2021
02/28/2022
12/01/2021 17:44:57

Montana
FMCSA, Misc Executive Order 10-2021 Waiving Certain Requirements for CMV's assisting in drought relief 49 CFR Parts 390-399 are suspended for motor carriers or persons operating CMV's while providing support to drought relief. Suspension of temporary registration and fuel permits. Allow weekend, nighttime, and holiday travel for over-dimensional and overweight vehicles providing support to drought relief. Allow 30% overweight to farm vehicles and 20% overweight for all other vehicles, on non-interstate highways while providing drought relief. Governor of Montana 07/01/2021 Until Rescinded File

Montana

FMCSA, Misc
Executive Order 10-2021 Waiving Certain Requirements for CMV's assisting in drought relief
49 CFR Parts 390-399 are suspended for motor carriers or persons operating CMV's while providing support to drought relief. Suspension of temporary registration and fuel permits. Allow weekend, nighttime, and holiday travel for over-dimensional and overweight vehicles providing support to drought relief. Allow 30% overweight to farm vehicles and 20% overweight for all other vehicles, on non-interstate highways while providing drought relief.
Governor of Montana
07/01/2021
Until Rescinded
File
07/01/2021 18:11:26

Nebraska
Misc Directed Health Measures Green Level Most statewide COVID restrictions are lifted. The attached chart directs activities based on the color. Private businesses may require masks at their own discretion. State Of Nebraska 03/01/2021 Until Rescinded File

Nebraska

Misc
Directed Health Measures Green Level
Most statewide COVID restrictions are lifted. The attached chart directs activities based on the color. Private businesses may require masks at their own discretion.
State Of Nebraska
03/01/2021
Until Rescinded
File
05/25/2021 12:20:25

Nevada
DMV Inaccurate Commercial Vehicle Status Nevada Motor Carrier commercial registrations ran outside of the Federal CVIEW or SAFER systems (e.g. within State of Nevada systems) are returning an expired status when in fact most of the vehicles do have active authority. Please search the Federal CVIEW or SAFER systems for the most up-to-date and current status as NLETS & JLINK are still communicating with DMV's old registration system. The driver should also be able to present a valid cab card for the vehicle. Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles 03/04/2021 Until Rescinded File

Nevada

DMV
Inaccurate Commercial Vehicle Status
Nevada Motor Carrier commercial registrations ran outside of the Federal CVIEW or SAFER systems (e.g. within State of Nevada systems) are returning an expired status when in fact most of the vehicles do have active authority. Please search the Federal CVIEW or SAFER systems for the most up-to-date and current status as NLETS & JLINK are still communicating with DMV's old registration system. The driver should also be able to present a valid cab card for the vehicle.
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
03/04/2021
Until Rescinded
File
03/04/2021 16:42:13

New Hampshire
FMCSA Governor New Hampshire has issued and Executive Order that runs concurrently with FMCSA's Emergency Declaration until it is waived or expired. This order suspends all FMCSA Regulations that have been adopted by the State of New Hampshire, for all interstate and intrastate motor carriers, who are transporting goods in direct relief of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Christopher Sununu 03/27/2020 Until Rescinded File

New Hampshire

FMCSA
Governor
New Hampshire has issued and Executive Order that runs concurrently with FMCSA's Emergency Declaration until it is waived or expired. This order suspends all FMCSA Regulations that have been adopted by the State of New Hampshire, for all interstate and intrastate motor carriers, who are transporting goods in direct relief of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Christopher Sununu
03/27/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/01/2020 14:39:45

New York
DOT 820.6 Statewide Waiver Hours of Service The Order harmonizes the intrastate hours of service regulations with the Fmcsa changes effective 9/29. NYS DOT Office of Modal Safety and Security 09/29/2020 Until Rescinded File

New York

DOT
820.6 Statewide Waiver Hours of Service
The Order harmonizes the intrastate hours of service regulations with the Fmcsa changes effective 9/29.
NYS DOT Office of Modal Safety and Security
09/29/2020
Until Rescinded
File
09/21/2020 19:27:03

North Dakota
DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, IRP Transportation of livestock, hay, or water supplies for livestock Drivers transporting livestock, hay or water supplies are exempt from 49 CFR Parts 390-399 and Intrastate Hours of Service. The transportation of livestock and hay is exempt from interstate, trip and fuel permits. The transportation of hay is exempt from oversize permits up to 12' wide and 15' high. A copy of the Executive Order and route clearance information (interstate) must be in drivers possession when using the Order in lieu of purchasing permits. Safety requirements for oversize loads are listed within the Executive order. Governor of North Dakota 09/22/2021 12/24/2021 File
DOT, FMCSA Extension of Emergency Declaration Executive Order 2021-15 FMCSA Regional Field Administrator extended Executive Order 2021-15 provided relief for the transportation of livestock, hay or water due to severe drought conditions over the summer. See Entry for Executive Order 2021-15 for details of the Emergency Declaration FMCSA Regional Field Administrator 11/24/2021 12/24/2021 File

North Dakota

DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, IRP
Transportation of livestock, hay, or water supplies for livestock
Drivers transporting livestock, hay or water supplies are exempt from 49 CFR Parts 390-399 and Intrastate Hours of Service. The transportation of livestock and hay is exempt from interstate, trip and fuel permits. The transportation of hay is exempt from oversize permits up to 12' wide and 15' high. A copy of the Executive Order and route clearance information (interstate) must be in drivers possession when using the Order in lieu of purchasing permits. Safety requirements for oversize loads are listed within the Executive order.
Governor of North Dakota
09/22/2021
12/24/2021
File
11/24/2021 21:11:38
DOT, FMCSA
Extension of Emergency Declaration Executive Order 2021-15
FMCSA Regional Field Administrator extended Executive Order 2021-15 provided relief for the transportation of livestock, hay or water due to severe drought conditions over the summer. See Entry for Executive Order 2021-15 for details of the Emergency Declaration
FMCSA Regional Field Administrator
11/24/2021
12/24/2021
File
11/24/2021 21:14:21

Ohio
DOT Special ​Blanket Permit for Haulers - Operation Open Roads The blanket permit applies to travel on roads and bridges maintained by the Ohio Department of Transportation (Interstate, U.S. and State Routes. Hauler loads may not exceed a maximum of 90,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and must comply with all posted bridge weight and height restrictions. Ohio Department of Transportation 11/23/2021 Until Rescinded File

Ohio

DOT
Special ​Blanket Permit for Haulers - Operation Open Roads
The blanket permit applies to travel on roads and bridges maintained by the Ohio Department of Transportation (Interstate, U.S. and State Routes. Hauler loads may not exceed a maximum of 90,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and must comply with all posted bridge weight and height restrictions.
Ohio Department of Transportation
11/23/2021
Until Rescinded
File
11/30/2021 21:28:18

Ontario
IRP Extended Validity of International Registration Plan (IRP) Cab Cards IRP products that have expired on or after March 1, 2020, including IRP validation tags and cab cards remain valid until further notice Ontario Ministry of Transportation 03/01/2020 12/31/2021 File
Misc Extending Time Periods in Ontario Regulations Extension of Driver and Vehicle Products that expired on/after March 1, 2020 including: • Driver’s licence, including a temporary driver’s licence or novice driver’s licence. • Permit for a motor vehicle, including a special permit or temporary validation. Commercial vehicles with registered gross weight of more than 3000kg must renew vehicle permit by December 31, 2021. Commercial vehicles with registered gross weight of 3000kg or less, passenger vehicles and motorcycles must renew by February 28, 2022. For drivers' licences: •Class A, B, C, D, E, F, G or M that expires before March 1, 2022 is valid until February 28, 2022. •Class G1, G2, M1 or M2 that expires before January 1, 2023 is valid until December 31, 2022. •A temporary Class B or E driver’s licence issued under section 24(2) of the Regulation that expires on or after March 1, 2020 but before December 31, 2021 is deemed to be valid until June 30, 2022. Ministry of Transportation Ontario 03/01/2020 02/28/2022 File

Ontario

IRP
Extended Validity of International Registration Plan (IRP) Cab Cards
IRP products that have expired on or after March 1, 2020, including IRP validation tags and cab cards remain valid until further notice
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
03/01/2020
12/31/2021
File
10/13/2021 12:33:53
Misc
Extending Time Periods in Ontario Regulations
Extension of Driver and Vehicle Products that expired on/after March 1, 2020 including: • Driver’s licence, including a temporary driver’s licence or novice driver’s licence. • Permit for a motor vehicle, including a special permit or temporary validation. Commercial vehicles with registered gross weight of more than 3000kg must renew vehicle permit by December 31, 2021. Commercial vehicles with registered gross weight of 3000kg or less, passenger vehicles and motorcycles must renew by February 28, 2022. For drivers' licences: •Class A, B, C, D, E, F, G or M that expires before March 1, 2022 is valid until February 28, 2022. •Class G1, G2, M1 or M2 that expires before January 1, 2023 is valid until December 31, 2022. •A temporary Class B or E driver’s licence issued under section 24(2) of the Regulation that expires on or after March 1, 2020 but before December 31, 2021 is deemed to be valid until June 30, 2022.
Ministry of Transportation Ontario
03/01/2020
02/28/2022
File
10/13/2021 12:42:14

Prince Edward Island
Misc Public Health Order The Chief Public Health Office has issued a Public Health Order concerning essential out of province travel and rules (laws) around self isolation including commercial vehicle operators. Prince Edward Island 05/08/2020 Until Rescinded

Prince Edward Island

Misc
Public Health Order
The Chief Public Health Office has issued a Public Health Order concerning essential out of province travel and rules (laws) around self isolation including commercial vehicle operators.
Prince Edward Island
05/08/2020
Until Rescinded
05/08/2020 16:53:12

Puerto Rico
Misc Protocolo para el Servicio de Transporte de Pasajeros ante el COVID-19 Se emite la presente Carta Circular para aclarar y disponer la medidas de salubridad requeridas para la reapertura de los servicios de transporte publico regulados por el NTSP ante la emergencia provocada por el COVID-19 Puerto Rico Transport and other Public Services Bureau 07/01/2020 Until Rescinded File

Puerto Rico

Misc
Protocolo para el Servicio de Transporte de Pasajeros ante el COVID-19
Se emite la presente Carta Circular para aclarar y disponer la medidas de salubridad requeridas para la reapertura de los servicios de transporte publico regulados por el NTSP ante la emergencia provocada por el COVID-19
Puerto Rico Transport and other Public Services Bureau
07/01/2020
Until Rescinded
File
07/21/2020 00:05:04

Rhode Island
DMV Temporary Plates All Rhode Island temporary registration plates issued between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date. DMV 09/02/2020 Until Rescinded
DMV Rhode Island Registrations All Rhode Island registrations set to expire between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date. DMV 09/02/2020 Until Rescinded
DOT Size and Weight Currently there are no exemptions for size and weight vehicles in the State of Rhode Island DOT 03/01/2020 Until Rescinded
DMV Inspection Stickers All vehicle inspections certificates/stickers set to expire between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date. This applies to ALL new and used Commercial Motor Vehicles. DMV 09/02/2020 Until Rescinded
DMV Licenses All Rhode Island drivers licenses (CDL and Non CDL), permits and identification cards set to expire between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date. DMV 09/02/2020 Until Rescinded
DMV Vehicle Purchaes (New and Used) Rhode Island residents who purchase a motor vehicle from Rhode Island motor vehicle dealers, out of state motor vehicle dealers, or private parties between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall have up to 60 days to register the vehicle if the purchasers prior motor vehicle and the newly purchased motor vehicle are of the same type and the registration plates from the purchasers prior motor vehicle will be transferred to the newly purchased motor vehicle. DMV 09/02/2020 Until Rescinded
DOT Medical Cards for CDL and Non CDL License Holders Waives the requirement of CDL or CLP holders to provide the State Driver Licensing Agency with and original copy or copy of subsequently issued medical examiners certificate that expired on March 1, 2020. Based on this waiver, the Rhode Island DMV will not downgrade a CDL if the CDL holders medical card was expired on or after March 22, 2020 DOT 03/22/2020 Until Rescinded

Rhode Island

DMV
Temporary Plates
All Rhode Island temporary registration plates issued between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date.
DMV
09/02/2020
Until Rescinded
01/12/2021 18:50:04
DMV
Rhode Island Registrations
All Rhode Island registrations set to expire between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date.
DMV
09/02/2020
Until Rescinded
01/12/2021 18:50:52
DOT
Size and Weight
Currently there are no exemptions for size and weight vehicles in the State of Rhode Island
DOT
03/01/2020
Until Rescinded
05/06/2020 00:49:54
DMV
Inspection Stickers
All vehicle inspections certificates/stickers set to expire between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date. This applies to ALL new and used Commercial Motor Vehicles.
DMV
09/02/2020
Until Rescinded
01/12/2021 18:51:43
DMV
Licenses
All Rhode Island drivers licenses (CDL and Non CDL), permits and identification cards set to expire between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall now expire 60 days from their expiration date.
DMV
09/02/2020
Until Rescinded
01/12/2021 18:52:30
DMV
Vehicle Purchaes (New and Used)
Rhode Island residents who purchase a motor vehicle from Rhode Island motor vehicle dealers, out of state motor vehicle dealers, or private parties between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 shall have up to 60 days to register the vehicle if the purchasers prior motor vehicle and the newly purchased motor vehicle are of the same type and the registration plates from the purchasers prior motor vehicle will be transferred to the newly purchased motor vehicle.
DMV
09/02/2020
Until Rescinded
01/12/2021 18:53:35
DOT
Medical Cards for CDL and Non CDL License Holders
Waives the requirement of CDL or CLP holders to provide the State Driver Licensing Agency with and original copy or copy of subsequently issued medical examiners certificate that expired on March 1, 2020. Based on this waiver, the Rhode Island DMV will not downgrade a CDL if the CDL holders medical card was expired on or after March 22, 2020
DOT
03/22/2020
Until Rescinded
05/06/2020 00:46:41

South Carolina
Misc Executive Order 2021-40 The Governor’s Executive Order provides regulatory relief for commercial vehicles and operators of commercial vehicles operating in support of the existing, ongoing, and anticipated supply chain disruptions and any actual, potential, or perceived interruptions in the availability, transportation, or delivery of critical consumer goods and industrial materials in the State of South Carolina. Regulatory relief has been provided per Part 390.23, along with South Carolina size & weight laws allowing for continuous travel on all non-interstates, United States, and South Carolina designated routes, maximum dimensions of twelve (12) feet in width, thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches in height, and ninety thousand (90,000) pounds in gross weight. Any vehicles that exceed the above dimensions, weights, or both, must obtain a permit with defined routes from the South Carolina Department of Transportation Oversized/Overweight Permit Office. To order a permit, please call (803) 737-6769 during normal business hours. Governor of South Carolina 11/23/2021 12/23/2021 File

South Carolina

Misc
Executive Order 2021-40
The Governor’s Executive Order provides regulatory relief for commercial vehicles and operators of commercial vehicles operating in support of the existing, ongoing, and anticipated supply chain disruptions and any actual, potential, or perceived interruptions in the availability, transportation, or delivery of critical consumer goods and industrial materials in the State of South Carolina. Regulatory relief has been provided per Part 390.23, along with South Carolina size & weight laws allowing for continuous travel on all non-interstates, United States, and South Carolina designated routes, maximum dimensions of twelve (12) feet in width, thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches in height, and ninety thousand (90,000) pounds in gross weight. Any vehicles that exceed the above dimensions, weights, or both, must obtain a permit with defined routes from the South Carolina Department of Transportation Oversized/Overweight Permit Office. To order a permit, please call (803) 737-6769 during normal business hours.
Governor of South Carolina
11/23/2021
12/23/2021
File
11/30/2021 12:54:08

South Dakota
Misc Executive Order 2021-13 Emergency Drought Declaration to Facilitate the Movement of Livestock Feed. South Dakota Governor's Office 09/14/2021 11/30/2021 File

South Dakota

Misc
Executive Order 2021-13
Emergency Drought Declaration to Facilitate the Movement of Livestock Feed.
South Dakota Governor's Office
09/14/2021
11/30/2021
File
09/15/2021 14:07:01

Texas
DMV Federal Disaster Relief Permit Texas DMV issues the Federal Disaster Relief Permit for the transportation of divisible commodities consisting of emergency relief supplies. The Federal Disaster Relief Permit is only available during national emergencies or major disasters declared by the President of the United States. This permit expires 120 days from the date of the President’s declaration. Please contact the Office of the President of the United States for a list of the current declared national emergencies and major disasters. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 10/01/2012 Until Rescinded
Misc Availability of Driver License Services (COVID-19) The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Division has resumed all in-office DL and ID card services by appointment only. These services include renewal transactions. Texas Department of Public Safety 03/18/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc Relief from OS/OW Permitting Requirements (Hurricane Nicholas) The Governor of Texas has issued a proclamation certifying that Hurricane Nicholas posed a threat of imminent disaster in the state and declared a state of disaster for several counties. To accelerate the response, the Governor of Texas has temporarily waived the state’s oversize and overweight permitting requirements. Governor of Texas 09/14/2021 Until Rescinded File

Texas

DMV
Federal Disaster Relief Permit
Texas DMV issues the Federal Disaster Relief Permit for the transportation of divisible commodities consisting of emergency relief supplies. The Federal Disaster Relief Permit is only available during national emergencies or major disasters declared by the President of the United States. This permit expires 120 days from the date of the President’s declaration. Please contact the Office of the President of the United States for a list of the current declared national emergencies and major disasters.
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
10/01/2012
Until Rescinded
09/01/2021 14:25:39
Misc
Availability of Driver License Services (COVID-19)
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Division has resumed all in-office DL and ID card services by appointment only. These services include renewal transactions.
Texas Department of Public Safety
03/18/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/06/2021 14:24:05
Misc
Relief from OS/OW Permitting Requirements (Hurricane Nicholas)
The Governor of Texas has issued a proclamation certifying that Hurricane Nicholas posed a threat of imminent disaster in the state and declared a state of disaster for several counties. To accelerate the response, the Governor of Texas has temporarily waived the state’s oversize and overweight permitting requirements.
Governor of Texas
09/14/2021
Until Rescinded
File
09/16/2021 20:47:59

Vermont
DMV Extension of the Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hereby declares that the continuing national emergency warrants the extension of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002. This extension continues the exemption granted from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for the fifty States and the District of Columbia as set forth below. This notice extends the exemption through December 31, 2020, subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth in this Extension. VT DMV 02/03/2021 Until Rescinded File

Vermont

DMV
Extension of the Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hereby declares that the continuing national emergency warrants the extension of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002. This extension continues the exemption granted from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for the fifty States and the District of Columbia as set forth below. This notice extends the exemption through December 31, 2020, subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth in this Extension.
VT DMV
02/03/2021
Until Rescinded
File
02/03/2021 19:16:54

Washington
DMV Washington Emergency Waiver Washington has issued a temporary waiver of IRP, IFTA, 3-day trip, and special fuel permit requirements due to the COVID-19 virus. State of Washington Department of Licensing 03/17/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc Exemption from Certain Hours of Service Limitations Incorporation of FMCSA Declaration 2020-002 into Washington's exemptions Governor of Washington 12/07/2021 02/28/2022 File

Washington

DMV
Washington Emergency Waiver
Washington has issued a temporary waiver of IRP, IFTA, 3-day trip, and special fuel permit requirements due to the COVID-19 virus.
State of Washington Department of Licensing
03/17/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/12/2020 15:24:36
Misc
Exemption from Certain Hours of Service Limitations
Incorporation of FMCSA Declaration 2020-002 into Washington's exemptions
Governor of Washington
12/07/2021
02/28/2022
File
12/08/2021 18:40:24