A new state in the United States has announced changes to its traffic laws. Sources claim that those modifications were made to keep state laws in line with federal regulations and safety priorities, as well as to adjust to new circumstances and the needs of the populace.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, drivers and those seeking a driver’s license must provide a medical certificate starting on June 23.
According to information provided by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the change is in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and is a component of the National Registry II implementation.
Therefore, only authorised providers’ medical certificates will be accepted for electronic submission.
Based on the information supplied, drivers ought to be mindful of the following:
- Online uploads and paper medical cards will no longer be accepted.
- The “Commercial Drivers” tab on the ALEA website allows CDL holders to view or update their DOT medical card or self-certification.
- Verify the accuracy of your self-certification category. Use the Actions tab’s Submit Self-Certification option if any modifications are required.
- Please get in touch with your medical examiner if any information on your DOT Medical Card is inaccurate or missing.
The skills tests will also be impacted by the modifications
These modifications adhere to the same guidelines that other US states have adopted. According to ALEA, the modifications in Alabama, however, go further and incorporate the CDL Skills Test as well.
A revised and updated version of the Vehicle Inspection and Basic Control Skills will be administered to drivers in order to achieve this goal.
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It is important to note that the Road Skills section will not be renewed and will stay the same. Drivers need to understand those changes.
The Vehicle Inspection (VI) has been updated to eliminate unnecessary steps and prioritise safety-critical elements.
Additionally, some test items and terminology have been updated to reflect the most recent developments in commercial vehicle technology.
Additionally, the Basic Control Skills (BCS) will undergo changes. It will now include four manoeuvres, including Forward Stop and Forward Offset Tracking.
These modifications were made because data indicates that commercial motor vehicles are involved in high numbers of frontal collisions and side swipes. The goal is to more accurately evaluate a driver’s street driving skills.
