New regulations for commercial drivers effective Jan. 30
By signing HB 1458 last week, Gov. Corbett ushered in new regulations for commercial drivers. Holders of interstate CDLs must provide a copy of their Medical Examiner's Certificate to their state driver licensing agency if their type of commercial driving requires an exam.
The bill, effective Jan. 30, brings Pennsylvania into compliance with new federal rules for driver’s licenses and permits issued to commercial drivers.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently amended federal regulations. Pennsylvania would have risked losing more than $32 million a year in federal highway funding if it did not update its law to comply with the changes.
PennDOT will begin notifying existing CDL holders of the new requirements by mail in March. Current CDL permit holders, out-of-state CDL transferees, and people seeking a CDL on or after Jan. 30 will be required to meet the provisions of the new law when testing, applying for a permit or transferring a CDL from another state.
To read the full text of the bill, visit the General Assembly’s website at
www.legis.state.pa.us.
Click here for information on the new law and certification forms.