PennDOT closes driver license centers for two weeks due to coronavirus, extends expiration dates

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced it will close all driver license centers and photo license centers statewide for two weeks.The closures are part of an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.Expiration dates for driver's licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, and safety and emission inspections will be extended.For driver's licenses, photo ID cards and learner’s permits scheduled to expire from March 16 through March 31, the expiration date is extended until April 30.For vehicle registrations, safety inspections and emissions inspections scheduled to expire from March 16 through March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30.For persons with disabilities parking placards scheduled to expire from March 16 through March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30.Construction projects suspendedConstruction projects have also been suspended in all counties until further notice.Crews will be available to perform critical functions and emergency maintenance.PennDOT rest areas, welcome centers closedAll PennDOT rest areas and welcome centers statewide will be closed to the public, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced it will close all driver license centers and photo license centers statewide for two weeks.


The closures are part of an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Expiration dates for driver's licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, and safety and emission inspections will be extended.

For driver's licenses, photo ID cards and learner’s permits scheduled to expire from March 16 through March 31, the expiration date is extended until April 30.

For vehicle registrations, safety inspections and emissions inspections scheduled to expire from March 16 through March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30.

For persons with disabilities parking placards scheduled to expire from March 16 through March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30.

Construction projects suspended

Construction projects have also been suspended in all counties until further notice.

Crews will be available to perform critical functions and emergency maintenance.

PennDOT rest areas, welcome centers closed

All PennDOT rest areas and welcome centers statewide will be closed to the public, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.