An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and construction of chapter, for definitions and for commercial driver's license qualification standards, providing for English proficiency standard, further providing for nonresident CDL, for application for commercial driver's license and for disqualification and providing for annual report; and imposing penalties.

Summary

The bill adds an English‑language proficiency requirement for anyone applying for a commercial driver’s license or learner’s permit in Pennsylvania and outlines how the knowledge and skills tests must be administered. It also creates a category for non‑resident (nondomiciled) CDLs, ties license validity to immigration status, and sets penalties for false statements on applications. The changes are meant to align state rules with federal standards and improve road safety.

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