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.

Summary

The bill adds a rule that commercial driver’s license holders must be able to read and speak English well enough to understand traffic signs, talk with the public, and complete required reports. If an officer determines a driver lacks this ability, the driver is taken out of service and the license is suspended until the driver passes a state‑administered English test; the driver’s employer is responsible for any fines. The change is intended to improve safety and meet federal standards.

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