Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, who chaird the Senate Transportation committee. "Our system is going to be completely overwhelmed unless we do something significant to reduce the anticipated backlog," said state Sen. On a voice vote Thursday, the Senate Finance committee advanced legislation allowing third-party companies to do road tests for all regular driver's licenses. The agency is also asking for legislative approval to waive vision and photo requirements for the next 12 months, and to impose a "no-show" fee on Minnesotans who don't show up for an exam.īut Republican senators say the proposed changes aren't enough, because CDL applications represent less than 10 percent of overall testing demand. The hubs will focus only on knowledge and road tests and divert all other license services.ĭVS is asking Minnesota lawmakers to let third-party companies do commercial drivers license (CDL) exams so state examiners can focus on regular driver tests. Paul Town Square, Arden Hills, Anoka, Eagan and Plymouth. Under the plan, DVS would consolidate 93 exam stations into 15 regional hubs, including five in the Metro: St. DVS will not schedule road tests for the general public, said Megan Leonard, a spokeswoman. The thousands of applicants who had road tests canceled will be given priority. But Friday, the agency announced that road tests would restart May 26. A DVS spokesman initially refused to say on Thursday when exam stations would reopen. Walz is allowing his stay-home order to expire on Sunday night.
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