{"id":9406,"date":"2025-06-19T15:50:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T19:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/?p=9406"},"modified":"2026-06-29T17:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T21:58:36","slug":"medical-certifications-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/medical-certifications-drivers-license\/9406\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabama requires medical certificates from authorized providers for CDL licenses starting June 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, US states have conducted a series of re-evaluations and changes to their laws. These re-evaluations are being done for multiple, varied reasons, from specific adjustments to the particularities of drivers in a given region, to renewing regulations so that state laws are in line with federal laws. Alabama recently decided to revisit its traffic code and announced a series of changes that <strong>must be followed by drivers<\/strong> wishing to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Stay tuned, they will come into force at the end of June.<\/p>\n<h2>Yet another US state has decided to change its traffic laws<\/h2>\n<p>Alabama has announced a series of changes to its traffic laws. According to sources, those changes were made as a way to adapt to new conditions and residents&#8217; needs, as well as keeping state laws aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities.<\/p>\n<p>The determination is that, from June 23, CDL holders and applicants must present a medical certificate following<strong> Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Find out which medical certificates will be accepted for electronic submission<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alea.gov\/news\/alea-announces-big-changes-alabama-commercial-driver-license-cdl-holders#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20the%20implementation,providers%20starting%20June%2023%2C%202025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alabama Law Enforcement Agency<\/a> (ALEA) has provided information that the change is part of the implementation of the National Registry II, and is following the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. As a result, only medical certificates issued by authorized providers will be accepted for electronic submission. According to the information provided, drivers should pay attention to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paper medical cards and online uploads will no longer be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>CDL holders can view or update their DOT medical card or self-certification by visiting the ALEA website and following the &#8220;Commercial Drivers&#8221; tab.<\/li>\n<li>Check that your self-certification category is accurate. If any changes are necessary, use the Submit Self-Certification option under the Actions tab.<\/li>\n<li>If your DOT Medical Card information is missing or incorrect, please contact your medical examiner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The changes will also affect the skills exams<\/h2>\n<p>Those changes are aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities. In the case of Alabama, the changes go further and also involve the <strong>CDL Skills Test,<\/strong> effective July 1, 2025, per ALEA&#8217;s information. To this end, drivers will be subjected to an updated and revised version of the Vehicle Inspection and Basic Control Skills. It&#8217;s worth remembering that the Road Skills part will remain unchanged and is not due to be renewed. Drivers should be aware of those changes.<\/p>\n<p>The revised version of the <strong>Vehicle Inspection (VI)<\/strong> removes redundant steps and places greater emphasis on safety-critical components. Also, there are some updates regarding terminology and test items that reflect the latest technological advancements in commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Changes are also coming for the <strong>Basic Control Skills (BCS)<\/strong>, which will now have four maneuvers, introducing Forward Stop and Forward Offset Tracking. Those changes came by since data shows high rates of frontal impacts and side swipes involving commercial motor vehicles. The expectation is to better assess a driver&#8217;s ability to control a vehicle on the streets.<\/p>\n<h2>The changes follow a trend that has been appearing throughout the US<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to Alabama, other states have decided to change their traffic laws to suit the needs identified in their territory. Drivers should be aware of the deadlines for the changes to take effect. Based on data and studies, each state has defined the changes needed. Alabama&#8217;s CDL Supplemental Guide for Modernized Testing can be picked up at ALEA Driver License Offices across the state or downloaded from the ALEA website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, US states have conducted a series of re-evaluations and changes to their laws. These re-evaluations are being done for multiple, varied reasons, from specific adjustments to the particularities of drivers in a given region, to renewing regulations so that state laws are in line with federal laws. Alabama recently decided to revisit &#8230; <a title=\"Alabama requires medical certificates from authorized providers for CDL licenses starting June 23\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/medical-certifications-drivers-license\/9406\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Alabama requires medical certificates from authorized providers for CDL licenses starting June 23\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":9408,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"drivers,license","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"This US state has decided to apply a series of changes to residents in order to obtain a new drivers license. 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