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Driver License Changes during COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 17:41

Yukon seniors will remain mobile and commercial drivers can continue deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic following passage of a new Driver Medical Order.

The Ministerial Order specifies affected drivers will not be penalized or face licence suspensions if they cannot provide their medical examination certificate during the state of emergency. Commercial drivers can continue to provide their vital service to Yukon communities and drivers aged 70 years and older will not have restrictions placed on their mobility.

The exemption period started on March 18 and will end 90 days after the end of the state of emergency declared by the government.

Minister of Highways and Public Works Richard Mostyn said in a statement, as we work to limit society's exposure to COVID-19, we are uncovering real problems people face coping with this emergency. Commercial drivers need to provide their essential service and older Yukoners need to focus on their health as much as possible. This order accomplishes that.

Affected drivers are still required to file their medical examination report with the Motor Vehicles office, but they will have until the end of the exemption period to provide it.
 

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