Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15.
Tennessee HB1817 requires enforcement officers to issue an out-of-service order to commercial drivers who cannot read and speak English, as mandated by federal regulations. The bill affects commercial drivers holding a commercial driver license and their employers. Key provisions include the enforcement of language proficiency requirements and the imposition of penalties on employers of non-compliant drivers.
Tennessee HB1817 requires enforcement officers to issue an out-of-service order to commercial drivers who cannot read and speak English, as mandated by federal regulations. The bill affects commercial drivers holding a commercial driver license and their employers. Key provisions include the enforcement of language proficiency requirements and the imposition of penalties on employers of non-compliant drivers.
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