Kentucky issues emergency declaration ahead of Irma

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – In anticipation of Hurricane Irma and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas on Friday waived certain regulations on commercial motor carriers involved in the relief effort.

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

The declaration exempts a drivers hours of service limitation, suspends registration requirements and waives permit fees for overweight/overdimensional vehicles.

All other safety requirements will remain in effect for drivers.

The declaration expires on September 27, 2017.