HB 4441
To require anyone operating a vehicle that requires a CDL in WV to be able to read and speak the English language.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would require anyone applying for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in West Virginia to be able to read and speak English. Currently, CDL applicants must pass a knowledge and skills test and meet other federal and state requirements. This new provision would add the English language proficiency requirement to the existing qualifications for obtaining a CDL.
Key provisions
- Requires CDL applicants to be able to read and speak English.
- Allows the commissioner to authorize third parties to administer the skills test.
- Establishes indemnification protections for driver examiners.
- Provides for waivers of the skills test under certain federal regulations.
- Specifies requirements for commercial driver’s instruction permits.
- Outlines eligibility criteria for commercial driver’s instruction permits.
- Addresses disqualifications from driving commercial motor vehicles.
- Details the process for issuing commercial driver’s licenses and instruction permits.
Who is affected
- Individuals applying for commercial driver’s licenses in West Virginia
- Commercial driver’s license examiners
- Motor carriers and trucking companies
- The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Notable changes
- Adds a new requirement for English language proficiency to CDL eligibility.
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