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HDOT: Hawaii Drivers Encouraged to Get Low Risk Safety Checks

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Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following announcement on Dec. 8.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is encouraging Hawaii  drivers to get their Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVI or Safety  Checks) if they are comfortable doing so. PMVI stations were approved to  reopen under COVID-19 guidelines on May 15, 2020.

Currently all commercial and non-commercial motor vehicle safety  inspection certificates and stickers that expire during the declared  emergency period for COVID-19 are considered valid through Dec. 31,  2020. However, HDOT cautions people that this extension may not be  carried over, should there be future proclamations, considering that  PMVI stations are open and in the interest of ensuring vehicles  operating on Hawaii roads are safe.

The number of safety checks that have expired and have not been renewed since the May reopening of PMVI stations is:

May:             19,235

June:            17,989

July:              20,450

August:         23,422

September:   22,717

October:       31,701

November:    43,275

The number of safety checks expiring in a given month varies but  usually averages out to 82,000. HDOT is concerned that drivers with  expired safety checks may get caught in a last minute rush should the  safety inspection expiration extension end on Dec. 31.

Up until Dec. 31, any safety check considered valid through the  emergency extension may be used to meet the requirement for a current  safety check when renewing motor vehicle registrations. The Counties’  motor vehicle registration offices are accepting renewals in person and  through a variety of methods, including mail, kiosk (at various  locations), and online (where available).

PMVI stations are required to follow COVID-19 guidelines:

·       Open with health and safety precautions for  employees and customers, including physical distancing of 6 feet or  greater, enhanced sanitation measures, and appropriate PPE·       Facilities should frequently conduct thorough and detailed  cleaning and disinfecting with focus on high-touch areas (e.g., door  handles)

·       Most safety inspection stations will accept customers by appointment only

·       PMVI stations should limit the number of employees in a  facility at a time to allow for safe physical distancing practices

·       Train all employees on the importance of frequent handwashing  with soap and water, the use of hand sanitizers with at least 60%  alcohol content, and give them clear instruction to avoid touching hands  to face

·       Employees should be given frequent opportunities to wash their hands

·       Employees who develop symptoms of COVID-19 at work should be  dismissed as soon as possible to self-isolate at home or seek medical  attention as appropriate

·       Anyone visibly displaying symptoms of COVID-19 should not be allowed in the facility

Mitigation Resources:  OSHA, CDC, CDC-Cleaning & Disinfecting Facilities, CDC Small Business guidance
Frequently asked questions on safety checks and other highway safety programs can be found at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/faqs/

A list of safety inspection stations may be found at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/library/motor-vehicle-safety-office/ (scroll down to the last section titled Periodic Inspection of Motor Vehicles).

HDOT appreciates the continued care and consideration of health and  safety exhibited by our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Original source can be found here.

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