Comments Requested on CLP Extension

Comments Requested on CLP Extension.pdf

On April 4, 2018 (83 FR 14545) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision to renew the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) exemption from the commercial learner's permit (CLP) requirements in 49 CFR part 383.  All State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) are allowed to use this exemption at their discretion.  The exemption will allow ODOT and participating SDLAs to extend to one year the 180-day timeline for the CLP from the date of issuance, without requiring the CLP holder to retake the general and endorsement knowledge tests.  Under the exemption, an applicant wishing to have a new CLP after the previous one expires will be required to take all applicable tests before a new CLP is issued.   The renewed exemption is from April 5, 2018 to April 5, 2019.  Comments must be received on or before May 4, 2018.