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Department of Motor Vehicles

-In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available online or via the agency's free 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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