Driver's license
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends South Carolina law to require that all driver’s license examinations be administered in English only. It prohibits the department of motor vehicles from providing interpreters or translation services for these examinations, with an exception for American Sign Language for applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing. The bill also clarifies requirements for driver’s education courses and licenses, including those for farm trucks.
Key provisions
- Driver’s license examinations must be administered in English.
- Prohibition of interpreters and translation services for examinations.
- Exception for American Sign Language for deaf or hard of hearing applicants.
- Requirement for driver’s education courses for initial license holders.
- Clarification of licensing requirements for farm trucks.
- Specification of license classifications and endorsements.
Who is affected
- Applicants for driver’s licenses
- The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
- Drivers in South Carolina
- Individuals seeking farm truck licenses
Notable changes
- Mandates English-only administration of driver’s license exams.
- Eliminates the possibility of exams in other languages.
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