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Department of Motor Vehicles

-In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. DC DMV Service Centers and Inspection Station will resume regular business hours on Saturday, November 30. Many of our services will remain available online or via the agency's mobile app.

-DC DMV will no longer prevent DC residents from applying for a new or renewed driver license because of failing to meet the requirements of the Clean Hands Law.

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Side Guards

The following will now be required for a commercial motor vehicle inspection exceeding gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 8,501 lbs:

Section 758.1 Commercial motor vehicles registered in the District with a manufacturer’s GVWR exceeding 8,501 lbs shall be equipped with a side guard.

Note: If the side guards are not installed or not installed properly, the vehicle fails safety inspection.

For more information, please visit the DC Register.

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