DMV to begin sending CDL downgrade notices
CT DMV officials have communicated to MTAC that they will soon begin sending CDL downgrade notices to CDL holders who do not have a current medical certificate on file. A sample notice can be seen here. During the COVID-19 pandemic, FMCSA and DMV acted to extend expiring credentials. One such credential was medical certifications. However,…
CT DMV officials have communicated to MTAC that they will soon begin sending CDL downgrade notices to CDL holders who do not have a current medical certificate on file. A sample notice can be seen here.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, FMCSA and DMV acted to extend expiring credentials. One such credential was medical certifications. However, extensions are no longer in effect, and medical certifications must be brought up to date if they are expired.
The DMV notice states, in part, “If you do not have a current Medical Certificate on file, or your Waiver or Variance has expired, your driving status is listed as “Not Certified”. Your CDL will be downgraded (changed to a noncommercial Class D license) or your CLP will be canceled. Your valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate must be received within 60 days from the downgrade date listed above to avoid re-applying for certain endorsements.”
If a driver receives one of these notices, they need to be examined by a Certified Medical Examiner and then submit their medical card to DMV within 60 days.
Contact the MTAC office if you have any questions.