PennDOT Driver License Centers Handle Long Lines In Yellow Phase Counties
HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- Now that most of Western Pennsylvania is in the "yellow phase," more businesses are opening up, including Driver License Centers.
KDKA stopped at the Bridgeville center Friday morning. Dozens of people were seen waiting outside.
"Believe it or not, we've been waiting since 5:30," said Tracey Rapali.
Looking for her daughter, Hayley, to get her permit, Tracey Rapali wanted to make sure they beat the rush.
"I told my daughter we get here very early, it's going to be packed or it's going to be empty because no one knows," said Rapali.
And arriving early worked in their favor. They were first in line before the doors opened at 8:30 a.m.
Dozens of others stood, with masks on and documents in hand.
Besides the Bridgeville location, other centers reopened today, including Penn Hills, Uniontown, Greensburg and New Kensington.
Tomorrow, doors will reopen in Washington, Allison Park, Butler and Somerset.
According to a PennDOT Spokesman, staff will work with customers before they head inside, so that the process is a quicker one.
Customer Gladys Kelley said she was able to get in and out of the office at a timely rate.
"Yes I did, 7 minutes. I timed it when I walked in," said Kelley.
Expect limited services. Non—commercial road testing and Real ID applications will not be available.
PennDOT says these changes were made to keep centers from overcrowding and safe.
A full list of openings, hours, and further details can be found on PennDOT's website.
