Authorities in several states have reported disruptions in driver services due to a global IT outage affecting key systems. Here is a breakdown of the impact in different states:
Texas
In Texas, driver license offices are currently closed due to a technical issue related to the global CrowdStrike incident. The Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson mentioned that teams are actively working to resolve the problem, but there is no specific timeline for when the offices will reopen.
Tennessee
Tennessee's Driver Services Centers are facing challenges in processing transactions as a result of the IT outage. The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security has assured the public that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
North Carolina
All NC Department of Motor Vehicles driver license and plate agencies in North Carolina are unable to assist customers due to the ongoing global Microsoft and CrowdStrike outage. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is closely monitoring the situation and will resume services once the outage is resolved.
Georgia
The Georgia Department of Driver Services has also been impacted by the global IT outage. DDS services are currently unavailable due to the outage related to Microsoft and CrowdStrike. The agency is working to address the issue and restore services as soon as possible.
Drivers in these states are advised to stay updated on the situation through official channels and to plan accordingly for any potential delays or disruptions in accessing driver services. Authorities are actively working to resolve the IT outage and restore normal operations across affected states.