(WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will only issue commercial driver’s licenses or commercial learner’s permits to U.S. citizens or “green card” permanent residents due to a federal ruling.

The change began on Monday as SCDMV had to comply quickly with the new federal interim final rule.

The rule restricts who can get a commercial driver’s license from a State driver’s License Authority. It also impacts the duration of the license issued to lawfully present non-U.S. citizens.

What is changing for SC residents?

The SCDMV will only issue a driver’s license to non-citizens who present proper documentation that proves their lawful presence.

Those who currently have a commercial driver’s license will not have their privileges removed due to the new ruling unti

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