Motor Vehicles - As enacted, revises law relative to out-of-service orders issued to commercial drivers and related penalties. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1087
Summary
The bill adds English proficiency as a condition for holding a commercial driver’s license. Drivers who cannot read or speak English well enough may be issued an out‑of‑service order and have their license suspended until they pass a state‑administered test. Employers are held liable for any fines or fees that result from the suspension or reinstatement.
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