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Commercial Vehicle Inspection Sticker Extension

60-day extension now applies to both commercial and non-commercial vehicle inspections   The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is implementing a 60-day extension to commercial vehicle inspections expiring in March and April. The RMV announced the 60-day extension for non-commercial vehicle inspections on March 20th.  These initiatives recognize the importance of commercial vehicle drivers to the supply chain during the State of Emergency declaration, and will continue to prioritize reducing customer volumes in physical locations.   In an effort to help customers maintain proper social distancing, as today, March 26, the annual motor vehicle safety and emissions inspection expiration dates are being extended as follows: All commercial and non-commercial vehicle inspection stickers that expire on March 31, 2020 (designated by a number 3 on the inspection sticker) must be inspected by May 31, 2020. All commercial and non-commercial vehicle inspection stickers that expire on April 30, 2020 (designated by a number 4 on the inspection sticker) must be inspected by June 30, 2020. Commercial and non-commercial vehicles that are issued a failed inspection sticker (indicated by a sticker with a red or black letter ‘R’) that is due to expire in the month of March, 2020, must be re-inspected by May 31, and all vehicles issued a failed inspection sticker due to expire in the month of April, 2020, must be re-inspected by June 30. Additionally, the one free retest for these vehicles is also extended to May 31 or June 30 provided the retest is performed at the same inspection station that performed the initial inspection. Regardless of the date of inspection, vehicles issued a failed inspection sticker due to a safety defect (indicated by a sticker with a red letter ‘R’) are prohibited from operating until appropriate repairs have been completed. All motorcycle inspection stickers originally set to expire on May 31 must be inspected by June 30. As a reminder, the RMV is also extending the time during which newly registered vehicles must be inspected, which is typically within seven days of the date of registration. Any newly registered commercial and non-commercial vehicle purchased between March 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020 must be inspected by May 31. Any newly registered commercial and non-commercial vehicle purchased between April 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020 must be inspected by June 30. Please share this information with colleagues, customers, and constituents. Questions? Email us at RMVAtlassupport@dot.state.ma.us.

RMV Alerts

In response to Governor Charlie Baker’s declaration of a State of Emergency earlier this month, the Massachusetts RMV continues to make business changes to keep our residents, businesses, and colleagues safe and healthy.

 

Over this past weekend, the RMV sent you two important alerts. We ask you to please open and read the highlighted links below:

• Friday, March 20              Vehicle Inspection Stickers Extension
• Saturday, March 21         Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) and Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) Extension

 

Vehicle Inspection - Summary:

• For non-commercial vehicles, inspection is extended by 60 days; for example, vehicles expiring on March 31, 2020 - must be inspected by May 31, 2020.
• All motorcycle inspections are extended by 30 days; for example, motorcycles expiring on May 31, 2020 - must be inspected by June 30, 2020.
• Newly registered non-commercial vehicle purchased between March 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020 -  must be inspected by May 31, 2020.
• Newly registered non-commercial vehicle purchased between April 1, 2020 and April 31, 2020 - be inspected by June 30, 2020.

 

CDLs and CLPs – Summary:

• CDLs and CLPs expiring in March and April have a 60-day extension – must be renewed by May or June 2020.
• Class D, Class M, and Class DM driver’s licenses, ID cards, and Learner’s Permits also have a 60-day extension.
• Milford and Wilmington Service Centers are open to solely perform commercial license/permit transactions.

 

How you can help communicate changes to our shared customers?

• Forward these alerts to our shared partners and stakeholders.,
• Post alerts to your business website as a banner announcement.
• Print out and display alerts in you customer service area.

 

As we see more changes during this unprecedented time, the RMV will continue to send you alerts and updates, as needed. Please make sure to read and share the information with your staff and our shared stakeholders.

 

RMV Questions? Please email us at RMVAtlassupport@dot.state.ma.us

COVID-19 Questions?  Please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rmv-covid-19-information

 

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