require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Summary

The bill adds an English language proficiency requirement to the existing rules for obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in South Dakota. Applicants must demonstrate English ability on the knowledge and skills tests, and law‑enforcement officers can cite drivers who cannot respond in English after a traffic stop or accident. Violating the requirement is a Class 2 misdemeanor and can lead to an out‑of‑service order.

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