KY suspends regulations for some vehicles for Hurricane Michael relief

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Wednesday the state has waived certain commercial motor carrier regulations for operators involved in relief efforts.

This is in anticipation of Hurricane Michael and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States.

The cabinet says the emergency declaration provides temporary regulatory relief for crews heading to the affected areas to deliver goods, restore utilities and remove debris.

The order exempts a drivers hours of service limitation and weigh station stoppage, suspends registration requirements and waives permit fees for overweight/over-dimensional vehicles.

All other safety requirements will remain in effect for drivers.

Commercial drivers must carry a copy of the Official Order in the cab of their vehicle.

The declaration expires on November 10, 2018.