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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health incidents” (sanitary contingency response plan) Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes 03/24/2020 Until Rescinded File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activities for the Federal Motor Carrier Administration Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes 04/08/2020 Until Rescinded File
SCT ACUERDO que reforma el diverso por el que se hace del conocimiento publico, los dias que seran considerados como inhabiles para efectos de los actos y procedimientos administrativos sustanciados en las unidades administrativas de la Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes con motivo de la contingencia coronavirus (COVID-19), publicado el 20 de marzo de 2020. Further extends the validity of commercial driver's licenses, training certificates and medical certificates to June 30, 2021. Additionally, the validity of cross border motor carrier permits are extended to March 31, 2021. Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes 01/01/2021 06/30/2021 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Until Rescinded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
SCT
ACUERDO que reforma el diverso por el que se hace del conocimiento publico, los dias que seran considerados como inhabiles para efectos de los actos y procedimientos administrativos sustanciados en las unidades administrativas de la Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes con motivo de la contingencia coronavirus (COVID-19), publicado el 20 de marzo de 2020.
Further extends the validity of commercial driver's licenses, training certificates and medical certificates to June 30, 2021. Additionally, the validity of cross border motor carrier permits are extended to March 31, 2021.
Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes
01/01/2021
06/30/2021
File
12/18/2020 20:09:36

United States
FMCSA Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles 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 § 5191(b) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued waivers on March 28, June 17, September 18, and December 15, 2020 providing similar relief. FMCSA 03/01/2021 05/31/2021 File
FMCSA Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency 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, June 22, September 18, 2020, and December 15, 2020 providing the same relief. FMCSA 03/01/2021 05/31/2021 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
FMCSA Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (February 16, 2021) 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 related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued similar waivers on March 24, June 15, September 18, and December 15, 2020. FMCSA 03/01/2021 05/31/2021 File
FMCSA EXPANSION AND EXTENSION OF THE MODIFIED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002 UNDER 49 CFR § 390.25 The extension of the expanded modified Emergency Declaration 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. 1. Livestock and livestock feed; 2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; 3. Vaccines constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines, related to the prevention of COVID-19; 4. Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants, and; 5. Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking distribution centers or stores. FMCSA 02/17/2021 05/31/2021 File

United States

FMCSA
Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles
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 § 5191(b) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued waivers on March 28, June 17, September 18, and December 15, 2020 providing similar relief.
FMCSA
03/01/2021
05/31/2021
File
02/18/2021 15:07:31
FMCSA
Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency
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, June 22, September 18, 2020, and December 15, 2020 providing the same relief.
FMCSA
03/01/2021
05/31/2021
File
02/18/2021 15:05:13
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
FMCSA
Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (February 16, 2021)
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 related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Agency issued similar waivers on March 24, June 15, September 18, and December 15, 2020.
FMCSA
03/01/2021
05/31/2021
File
02/18/2021 15:02:42
FMCSA
EXPANSION AND EXTENSION OF THE MODIFIED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002 UNDER 49 CFR § 390.25
The extension of the expanded modified Emergency Declaration 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. 1. Livestock and livestock feed; 2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; 3. Vaccines constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines, related to the prevention of COVID-19; 4. Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants, and; 5. Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking distribution centers or stores.
FMCSA
02/17/2021
05/31/2021
File
02/15/2021 15:56:23

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

Arkansas
Misc Executive Order 21-03 Executive Order to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 (renewed by Executive Order 21-07 until May 31, 2021) Governor Asa Hutchinson 02/26/2021 05/31/2021 File

Arkansas

Misc
Executive Order 21-03
Executive Order to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 (renewed by Executive Order 21-07 until May 31, 2021)
Governor Asa Hutchinson
02/26/2021
05/31/2021
File
04/13/2021 13:48:22

British Columbia
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 Vehicle Inspection Extension Conclusion This is a advisement regarding the Inspection Extension issued April 6, 2020, by CVSE, which will conclude on May 31, 2020. The extension provided vehicles with Certificate of Approval decals expiring on March 31st or April 30th the ability to continue operation, while finding and scheduling a mechanical safety inspection in a timely manner. Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement 05/22/2020 Until Rescinded File
DOT Hours of Service HOS During COVID-19 Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement 03/18/2020 Until Rescinded File

British Columbia

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
Vehicle Inspection Extension Conclusion
This is a advisement regarding the Inspection Extension issued April 6, 2020, by CVSE, which will conclude on May 31, 2020. The extension provided vehicles with Certificate of Approval decals expiring on March 31st or April 30th the ability to continue operation, while finding and scheduling a mechanical safety inspection in a timely manner.
Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement
05/22/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/26/2020 15:37:21
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
DOT Temporary Extension of Expiring Annual Permits Caltrans Office of Commercial Vehicle Operations has extend the expiration period of annual permits. California Department of Transportation 12/30/2020 06/01/2021 File
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 Press Release - February 26, 2021 DMV extends expiring commercial driver licenses through May 31, 2021. California Department of Motor Vehicles 03/01/2021 06/01/2021 File

California

DOT
Temporary Extension of Expiring Annual Permits
Caltrans Office of Commercial Vehicle Operations has extend the expiration period of annual permits.
California Department of Transportation
12/30/2020
06/01/2021
File
03/01/2021 16:59:13
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 Press Release - February 26, 2021
DMV extends expiring commercial driver licenses through May 31, 2021.
California Department of Motor Vehicles
03/01/2021
06/01/2021
File
03/01/2021 16:54:05

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

District of Columbia

FMCSA EXPANSION AND EXTENSION OF THE MODIFIED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002 UNDER 49 CFR § 390.25 The extension of the expanded modified Emergency Declaration 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. 1. Livestock and livestock feed; 2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; 3. Vaccines constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines, related to the prevention of COVID-19; 4. Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants, and; 5. Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking distribution centers or stores. FMCSA 02/17/2021 05/31/2021 File

District of Columbia

FMCSA
EXPANSION AND EXTENSION OF THE MODIFIED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002 UNDER 49 CFR § 390.25
The extension of the expanded modified Emergency Declaration 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. 1. Livestock and livestock feed; 2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; 3. Vaccines constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines, related to the prevention of COVID-19; 4. Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants, and; 5. Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking distribution centers or stores.
FMCSA
02/17/2021
05/31/2021
File
02/15/2021 15:56:23

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 Gov Kemp - Executive Order - 05.10.21.02 (Petroleum Supply) - FMCSR Part 395 & GA Size / Weight Laws The Governor’s Executive Order provides regulatory relief for qualifying commercial motor vehicles transporting petroleum products; supplies; goods and services. Regulatory relief includes Part 395 (Hours of Service). Fuel haulers and petroleum tankers may bypass Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Division weigh stations. Carriers assisting in the petroleum shortage are also provided regulatory relief related to Georgia size & weights regulations. Please review executive order 05.10.21.02 for more information related to size and weight regulations. CMVs operating outside the normal weight, height, and length restrictions under the authority of this State of Emergency for Petroleum Shortage shall be issued permits by the Georgia Department of Public Safety by calling 404-624-7700 or through the Georgia Permitting and Routing Optimization System online portal at https://gapros.dot.ga.gov/. State of Georgia 05/10/2021 05/16/2021 File

Georgia

Misc
Gov Kemp - Executive Order - 05.10.21.02 (Petroleum Supply) - FMCSR Part 395 & GA Size / Weight Laws
The Governor’s Executive Order provides regulatory relief for qualifying commercial motor vehicles transporting petroleum products; supplies; goods and services. Regulatory relief includes Part 395 (Hours of Service). Fuel haulers and petroleum tankers may bypass Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Division weigh stations. Carriers assisting in the petroleum shortage are also provided regulatory relief related to Georgia size & weights regulations. Please review executive order 05.10.21.02 for more information related to size and weight regulations. CMVs operating outside the normal weight, height, and length restrictions under the authority of this State of Emergency for Petroleum Shortage shall be issued permits by the Georgia Department of Public Safety by calling 404-624-7700 or through the Georgia Permitting and Routing Optimization System online portal at https://gapros.dot.ga.gov/.
State of Georgia
05/10/2021
05/16/2021
File
05/11/2021 20:00:28

Iowa
DOT Assistant Chief Motor Vehicle Enforcement Public Health Proclamation for Critical Trucking needs. 90,000 lbs. on non interstate roads for covid related and ag. HOS for covid related and ag. Tom Bruun 04/02/2021 05/05/2021 File

Iowa

DOT
Assistant Chief Motor Vehicle Enforcement
Public Health Proclamation for Critical Trucking needs. 90,000 lbs. on non interstate roads for covid related and ag. HOS for covid related and ag.
Tom Bruun
04/02/2021
05/05/2021
File
04/02/2021 21:53:50

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 Emergency Declaration 2021-002 Waiving Certain Regulations for Motor Carrier Transportation engaged in refined fuels delivery FMCSA Eastern Region Emergency Declaration 2021-002 (including Maryland) for relief of FMCSRs 390-399 of Title 49 (see link for detail) regarding shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline. Maryland 05/11/2021 06/08/2021
DOT Executive Order 21-03-09-03 for valid Maryland drivers licenses & vehicle registrations which expired during the declared state of emergency IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING EXPIRED MARYLAND DRIVERS LICENSES/CDLs & VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS: On March 9, 2021, Governor Hogan AMENDED the Executive Order of March 12, 2020 suspending the legal time authorizations of certain State issued licenses, permits and registrations due to the proclaimed COVID-19 state-of-emergency by extending it through JUNE 30, 2021. Therefore, all licenses, permits and registrations issued or required are now extended through JUNE 30, 2021. Any license, permit or registration that has expired during the time period covered by the Executive Order, (March 12, 2020 through June 30, 2021), will require the appropriate renewal application or registration to be submitted in order to remain current after the June 30th expiration of the Executive Order. The current Executive Order can be read by clicking the link provided on this site. Maryland 03/09/2021 06/30/2021

Maryland

FMCSA
Emergency Declaration 2021-002 Waiving Certain Regulations for Motor Carrier Transportation engaged in refined fuels delivery
FMCSA Eastern Region Emergency Declaration 2021-002 (including Maryland) for relief of FMCSRs 390-399 of Title 49 (see link for detail) regarding shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline.
Maryland
05/11/2021
06/08/2021
05/12/2021 16:30:22
DOT
Executive Order 21-03-09-03 for valid Maryland drivers licenses & vehicle registrations which expired during the declared state of emergency
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING EXPIRED MARYLAND DRIVERS LICENSES/CDLs & VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS: On March 9, 2021, Governor Hogan AMENDED the Executive Order of March 12, 2020 suspending the legal time authorizations of certain State issued licenses, permits and registrations due to the proclaimed COVID-19 state-of-emergency by extending it through JUNE 30, 2021. Therefore, all licenses, permits and registrations issued or required are now extended through JUNE 30, 2021. Any license, permit or registration that has expired during the time period covered by the Executive Order, (March 12, 2020 through June 30, 2021), will require the appropriate renewal application or registration to be submitted in order to remain current after the June 30th expiration of the Executive Order. The current Executive Order can be read by clicking the link provided on this site.
Maryland
03/09/2021
06/30/2021
03/22/2021 20:26:47

Missouri
Misc Executive Order 21-07 Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 21-07 extending the state of emergency in Missouri through August 31, 2021, to help accelerate COVID-19 recovery. Executive Order 21-07 keeps many of the previous measures in place, including those related to telemedicine, motor carrier limitations, the sale of unprepared foods by restaurants, and remote notary access for certain legal documents such as estate planning. Governor of Missouri 03/29/2021 08/31/2021 File

Missouri

Misc
Executive Order 21-07
Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 21-07 extending the state of emergency in Missouri through August 31, 2021, to help accelerate COVID-19 recovery. Executive Order 21-07 keeps many of the previous measures in place, including those related to telemedicine, motor carrier limitations, the sale of unprepared foods by restaurants, and remote notary access for certain legal documents such as estate planning.
Governor of Missouri
03/29/2021
08/31/2021
File
03/29/2021 17:34:42

Montana
Misc Executive Order 5-2021 Exempting certain carriers from HOS for delivery of fertilizer Grants a temporary suspension of hours of service to drivers of commercial motor vehicles while transporting fertilizer. Governor of Montana 03/26/2021 06/06/2021 File
Misc Directive 2-12-2021 Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 General masking not required, unless at the local level. Motor carrier relief from HOS when providing relief. Weight limits increased for those providing relief. Governor of Montana 02/16/2021 Until Rescinded File
Misc Executive Order 2-2021 Establishing State of Emergency in Montana Declaration that a statewide emergency running concurrent to the emergency declaration of the President of the United States exists. Governor of Montana 01/13/2021 Until Rescinded File

Montana

Misc
Executive Order 5-2021 Exempting certain carriers from HOS for delivery of fertilizer
Grants a temporary suspension of hours of service to drivers of commercial motor vehicles while transporting fertilizer.
Governor of Montana
03/26/2021
06/06/2021
File
04/20/2021 20:48:08
Misc
Directive 2-12-2021 Implementing Executive Order 2-2021
General masking not required, unless at the local level. Motor carrier relief from HOS when providing relief. Weight limits increased for those providing relief.
Governor of Montana
02/16/2021
Until Rescinded
File
02/16/2021 20:11:06
Misc
Executive Order 2-2021 Establishing State of Emergency in Montana
Declaration that a statewide emergency running concurrent to the emergency declaration of the President of the United States exists.
Governor of Montana
01/13/2021
Until Rescinded
File
02/16/2021 20:05:24

Nebraska
Misc Executive Order 20-21 Extension of Executive Order 20-01 State Of Nebraska 05/01/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc Directed Health Measures Green Level Most statewide COVID restrictions are lifted. Many counties have more limited local versions. Information for individual counties can be accessed at the link listed here. State Of Nebraska 03/01/2021 Until Rescinded File
Misc Executive Order 20-01 Executive Order providing relief to qualified commercial motor vehicles from FMCSRs 390-399 as well as weight and length exemptions when in direct response to COVID-19. Originally set to expire, extended by EO 20-21. State Of Nebraska 03/13/2020 Until Rescinded File

Nebraska

Misc
Executive Order 20-21
Extension of Executive Order 20-01
State Of Nebraska
05/01/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/01/2020 16:39:01
Misc
Directed Health Measures Green Level
Most statewide COVID restrictions are lifted. Many counties have more limited local versions. Information for individual counties can be accessed at the link listed here.
State Of Nebraska
03/01/2021
Until Rescinded
File
03/01/2021 18:52:38
Misc
Executive Order 20-01
Executive Order providing relief to qualified commercial motor vehicles from FMCSRs 390-399 as well as weight and length exemptions when in direct response to COVID-19. Originally set to expire, extended by EO 20-21.
State Of Nebraska
03/13/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/04/2020 14:08:00

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
DOT APPLICATION BY THE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK FOR EXCEPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF 17 NYCRR 820.6 Intra State Waiver for Certain Fuel Haulers from Regulations NYS Department of Transportation 05/09/2021 06/08/2021 File
DOT Covid-related Expiration Dates for Driver Licenses and Learner Permits Extended expiration for Drivers Licenses and Learner Permits NYS Department of Motor Vehicles 05/07/2021 06/05/2021 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
DOT
APPLICATION BY THE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK FOR EXCEPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF 17 NYCRR 820.6
Intra State Waiver for Certain Fuel Haulers from Regulations
NYS Department of Transportation
05/09/2021
06/08/2021
File
05/12/2021 18:47:26
DOT
Covid-related Expiration Dates for Driver Licenses and Learner Permits
Extended expiration for Drivers Licenses and Learner Permits
NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
05/07/2021
06/05/2021
File
05/12/2021 18:55:46

Ohio
IFTA Executive Order 2020-14D Commercial motor carriers hauling COVID-related emergency supplies do not have to purchase a ‘single trip permit’ if they are traveling into or through the State of Ohio Governor State of Ohio 04/16/2020 Until Rescinded File
DMV Extension of Expiration Date of Driver Licenses, Identification Cards, and Vehicle Registrations Ohio House Bill 404 extends the expiration date of driver licenses (DL), identification cards (ID), and vehicle registrations beyond December 1, 2020. Now, if a customer’s expiration date on their DL, ID, or vehicle registration is March 9, 2020, to April 1, 2021, the expiration date has been automatically extended and will remain valid until July 1, 2021. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles 11/24/2020 07/01/2021

Ohio

IFTA
Executive Order 2020-14D
Commercial motor carriers hauling COVID-related emergency supplies do not have to purchase a ‘single trip permit’ if they are traveling into or through the State of Ohio
Governor State of Ohio
04/16/2020
Until Rescinded
File
05/02/2020 15:45:43
DMV
Extension of Expiration Date of Driver Licenses, Identification Cards, and Vehicle Registrations
Ohio House Bill 404 extends the expiration date of driver licenses (DL), identification cards (ID), and vehicle registrations beyond December 1, 2020. Now, if a customer’s expiration date on their DL, ID, or vehicle registration is March 9, 2020, to April 1, 2021, the expiration date has been automatically extended and will remain valid until July 1, 2021.
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
11/24/2020
07/01/2021
03/05/2021 14:59:50

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 Until Rescinded File
Misc Extending Time Periods in Ontario Regulations Extension of Driver, Carrier and Vehicle Products including: • Driver’s licence, including a temporary driver’s licence or novice driver’s licence. • Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) certificate. • Permit for a motor vehicle, including a special permit or temporary validation. • Safety Standards Certificate, including a structural inspection certificate. • Annual inspection stickers and semi-annual inspection stickers. UPDATE: EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021, CVOR AND ANNUAL/SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS WILL NO LONGER BE EXTENDED. Ministry of Transportation Ontario 03/01/2020 Until Rescinded File
Misc State of Emergency Enacting Emergency Provisions of the Highway Traffic Act Temporary exemption for provincially regulated carriers when responding to or in support of a declared emergency including: • Hours of Service • Trip Inspection • Speed Limiter Ontario Ministry of Transportation 03/17/2020 Until Rescinded
Misc Extending Validity of Recurring Over-Dimensional Trip Permits Temporary extension to the validity of listed annual permit products used for reoccurring trips with oversize/overweight vehicle and/or loads. - THIS EXTENSION ENDING AS OF JUNE 1, 2021. Ontario Ministry of Transportation 03/01/2020 06/01/2021 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
Until Rescinded
File
05/13/2020 13:29:29
Misc
Extending Time Periods in Ontario Regulations
Extension of Driver, Carrier and Vehicle Products including: • Driver’s licence, including a temporary driver’s licence or novice driver’s licence. • Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) certificate. • Permit for a motor vehicle, including a special permit or temporary validation. • Safety Standards Certificate, including a structural inspection certificate. • Annual inspection stickers and semi-annual inspection stickers. UPDATE: EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021, CVOR AND ANNUAL/SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS WILL NO LONGER BE EXTENDED.
Ministry of Transportation Ontario
03/01/2020
Until Rescinded
File
04/14/2021 14:22:43
Misc
State of Emergency Enacting Emergency Provisions of the Highway Traffic Act
Temporary exemption for provincially regulated carriers when responding to or in support of a declared emergency including: • Hours of Service • Trip Inspection • Speed Limiter
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
03/17/2020
Until Rescinded
05/13/2020 13:33:26
Misc
Extending Validity of Recurring Over-Dimensional Trip Permits
Temporary extension to the validity of listed annual permit products used for reoccurring trips with oversize/overweight vehicle and/or loads. - THIS EXTENSION ENDING AS OF JUNE 1, 2021.
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
03/01/2020
06/01/2021
File
04/14/2021 14:21:10

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 2021-18 Transportation waiver for the transportation of essential goods to include food, water, medicine, medical supplies and equipment, fuels, livestock, poultry, feed for livestock, crops and agricultural products to include timber and wood chips. Provides relief from State size weight laws for 120 days on non-interstate highways for certain vehicles. Governor of South Carolina 04/07/2021 08/10/2021 File

South Carolina

Misc
Executive Order 2021-18
Transportation waiver for the transportation of essential goods to include food, water, medicine, medical supplies and equipment, fuels, livestock, poultry, feed for livestock, crops and agricultural products to include timber and wood chips. Provides relief from State size weight laws for 120 days on non-interstate highways for certain vehicles.
Governor of South Carolina
04/07/2021
08/10/2021
File
04/12/2021 18:48:42

Texas
Misc Relief from Certain OS/OW Permitting, IRP and Temporary Registration Requirements (COVID-19) The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived certain oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permitting, International Registration Plan (IRP), and certain temporary registration regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas. Governor of Texas 03/13/2020 06/04/2021 File
Misc Relief from Certain OS/OW Permitting, IRP and Temporary Registration Requirements (Hurricane Harvey) The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived certain oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permitting, International Registration Plan (IRP), and certain temporary registration regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas. Governor of Texas 08/23/2017 06/04/2021 File
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 08/12/2020 Until Rescinded
Misc Relief from Certain OS/OW Permitting, IRP and Temporary Registration Requirements (Winter Weather) The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived certain oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permitting, International Registration Plan (IRP), and certain temporary registration regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas. Governor of Texas 02/12/2021 05/13/2021 File
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 Texas Disaster Proclamation (Drought Conditions) The Governor of Texas has issued a proclamation certifying that exceptional drought conditions pose a threat of imminent disaster in seventy-three counties throughout the state and declares a state of disaster for those seventy-three counties in Texas. See 49 CFR 390.23 for the actual relief from regulations. Governor of Texas 04/15/2021 05/15/2021
Misc Relief from Certain Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulations (Winter Weather) The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived state laws that prohibit trucks from the alcohol industry from delivering supplies to grocery stores. Governor of Texas 02/20/2021 05/13/2021 File
Misc Texas Disaster Proclamation (Winter Weather) The Governor of Texas has issued a proclamation certifying that winter weather conditions pose a threat of imminent threat of widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life in the state and declares a state of disaster in all 254 counties in Texas. See 49 CFR 390.23 for the actual relief from regulations. Governor of Texas 02/12/2021 05/13/2021 File

Texas

Misc
Relief from Certain OS/OW Permitting, IRP and Temporary Registration Requirements (COVID-19)
The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived certain oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permitting, International Registration Plan (IRP), and certain temporary registration regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas.
Governor of Texas
03/13/2020
06/04/2021
File
05/06/2021 14:35:19
Misc
Relief from Certain OS/OW Permitting, IRP and Temporary Registration Requirements (Hurricane Harvey)
The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived certain oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permitting, International Registration Plan (IRP), and certain temporary registration regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas.
Governor of Texas
08/23/2017
06/04/2021
File
05/06/2021 14:35:14
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
08/12/2020
Until Rescinded
08/12/2020 23:21:36
Misc
Relief from Certain OS/OW Permitting, IRP and Temporary Registration Requirements (Winter Weather)
The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived certain oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permitting, International Registration Plan (IRP), and certain temporary registration regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas.
Governor of Texas
02/12/2021
05/13/2021
File
05/06/2021 14:35:08
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
Texas Disaster Proclamation (Drought Conditions)
The Governor of Texas has issued a proclamation certifying that exceptional drought conditions pose a threat of imminent disaster in seventy-three counties throughout the state and declares a state of disaster for those seventy-three counties in Texas. See 49 CFR 390.23 for the actual relief from regulations.
Governor of Texas
04/15/2021
05/15/2021
04/22/2021 15:26:50
Misc
Relief from Certain Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulations (Winter Weather)
The Governor of Texas has temporarily waived state laws that prohibit trucks from the alcohol industry from delivering supplies to grocery stores.
Governor of Texas
02/20/2021
05/13/2021
File
04/22/2021 15:17:52
Misc
Texas Disaster Proclamation (Winter Weather)
The Governor of Texas has issued a proclamation certifying that winter weather conditions pose a threat of imminent threat of widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life in the state and declares a state of disaster in all 254 counties in Texas. See 49 CFR 390.23 for the actual relief from regulations.
Governor of Texas
02/12/2021
05/13/2021
File
04/22/2021 15:17:40

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

Virginia
DOT Commissioner Waiver for Carriers Transporting Gasoline and Petroleum Products (Revised 05/12/2021) Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 05/11/2021 06/08/2021 File
DMV Commissioner Extension of registration period for motor vehicles registered in Virginia under the International Registration Plan Richard D. Holcomb 03/22/2021 05/31/2021 File

Virginia

DOT
Commissioner
Waiver for Carriers Transporting Gasoline and Petroleum Products (Revised 05/12/2021)
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
05/11/2021
06/08/2021
File
05/12/2021 18:59:54
DMV
Commissioner
Extension of registration period for motor vehicles registered in Virginia under the International Registration Plan
Richard D. Holcomb
03/22/2021
05/31/2021
File
03/23/2021 13:38:03

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

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