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Commercial Driver Waivers and Extensions
On April 14, 2020, Governor Inslee signed Proclamation 20-48 Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other requirements. This proclamation helps ensure CDL drivers remain on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic while it is difficult to access routine health care and driver licensing services. The proclamation is consistent with waivers issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Based on this proclamation, the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is taking following steps:
DOL is postponing downgrades for CDL drivers due to an expired medical certificate. Through May 14, 2020, DOL will not downgrade any CDL holder that had a valid medical certification that was issued for a period of 90 days or longer that expired on or after March 1, 2020. DOL will update the records of drivers with a downgraded status that meet these requirements as soon as possible.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) waived federal medical certificate requirements through June 30. However, the Governor may only waive statutes for 30 days at a time during an emergency. DOL plans on seeking the proclamation extensions necessary to give CDL drivers the full benefit of the federal waiver.
All valid Commercial Learners Permits (CLP) that expired on or after March 1, 2020, have been extended to June 30, 2020. This includes Non-Domiciled CLPs.
All valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) that expired on or after March 1, 2020, have been extended to June 30, 2020. This includes Non-Domiciled CDLs and CDLs with a Hazmat endorsement.
Through May 14, 2020, drivers with a valid CLP are not required to wait 14 days after the CLP issuance to take a skills test.
Through May 14, 2020, any valid CLP holder that has evidence of successfully passing their CDL skills test in their possession may operate that specific type of vehicle without a CDL holder in the front seat of the vehicle, provided the CDL holder is somewhere in the cab.
If you need more info, please check the Dept. of Licensing website
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