Commercial driver licenses; possession of United States work authorization for certain commercial driver license holders required, proficiency in the English language for commercial motor vehicle required, procedures for impoundment provided for, offense of presenting a false foreign commercial driver license established, offense of operating a commercial motor vehicle without proper documentation established, penalties provided for

Summary

The bill requires commercial driver license (CDL) holders operating in Alabama to prove U.S. work authorization and to demonstrate English reading and speaking ability. It creates new crimes for presenting false foreign CDLs and for driving without required entry documents, and sets fines, felony or misdemeanor penalties, and vehicle impoundment. The law aims to improve road safety and ensure that out‑of‑state drivers meet federal standards.

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