Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Regulation
Sectors Involved: Transportation
Intervention Categories: Regulatory change; Legal and policy
Level of Jurisdiction: Nevada
Lead People/Agency: Governor Steve Sisolak
Overview: COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive 004 closes Nevada’s DMV offices until April 16th. This directive also extends the experation date of all non-commercial and commercial driver licenses, non commercial and commercial instruction permits, identification cards, or Driver Authorization Cards (DAC) issued pursuant to NRS Chapter 483 for 90 days, for the licenses, permits, identification cards, or DAC expiring during the time period of March 16, 2020 through April 30, 2020. During this grace period, no administrative action can be taken against a person by the DMV.
Full details here: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Emergency_Orders/2020/2020-03-20_-_COVID-19_Declaration_of_Emergency_Directive_004/
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Learning from other jurisdictions, Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation, National – academic
Evidence/Justification: It is not in the best interest of the health and safety of the citizens of the State of Nevada to be present at the offices of the DMV throughout the State of Nevada