Due to Covid-19 Dallas driver’s license and vehicle registration were waived to avoid long lines and large crowds that can be conducive to the spread of the virus. That waiver is ending in April 2021 according to a Fox News article from December 17th. In it they say:
” If your driver’s license or vehicle registration has expired and you haven’t renewed, the time to get that done will be up soon. The governor’s office announced the temporary waiver issued due to COVID-19 that allowed people to hold off on renewals will end April 14, 2021.Vehicles can be re-registered online, by mail on in person with the respective county of the driver – but only after passing a state inspection.”
Since the announcement in December, about a million North Texans still have to register before the waiver ends in a few months according to a Fox 4 article published on January 14th. In it they say:
“If your vehicle registration has expired and you haven’t renewed, the time to get that done will be up soon. The clock is ticking, as Texans have 90 days to get their vehicle registration renewed. On April 15, police will begin issuing citations again. Local tax assessors said there’s plenty of way to get it done in time. At the new South Dallas government center, people are getting their expired vehicle registrations renewed before the grace period ends in 90 days.”
When the news broke on Reddit, locals were quick to chime in.
“I keep forgetting I need to renew mine. Not because of Covid or anything. Just forgetful.” Said one forgetful redditor.
“I didn’t even know there was a wavier.” Said one redditor who seems to be locked out of loop.
“And I just had my vehicle inspection done today. What timing!” Read one luck comment.
You can view the full thread and contribute to the discussion here. And if you haven’t yet, get your vehicle registered before time runs out.
