Over 26,000 drivers have already been removed from the nation’s roads for failing to pass English Language Proficiency requirements.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is taking steps to codify guidelines that enforce English Language Proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Under the new rules, CMV drivers who fail to pass English Language Proficiency standards will no longer be allowed to drive.
The inability to read road signs or communicate with law enforcement officers results in the automatic removal of driving privileges. Other elements of the codified rules include establishing a unified standard of enforcement nationwide and preventing drivers at the U.S.-Mexico border who cannot sufficiently read or speak English from driving into the country.
“When a driver can’t read a ‘Steep Grade,’ ‘Runaway Truck Ramp,’ or ‘Do Not Enter’ sign, people die. This rulemaking codifies commonsense safety into law,“ FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs stated. “This rule ensures that roadside inspectors will always have the full force of federal regulation behind them to issue immediate out-of-service orders whenever an unqualified driver is detected.”
Since the Transportation Department’s investigations into dangerous commercial drivers began, over 26,000 drivers have been removed from American roads.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Duffy as he oversees efforts to ensure the safety of those traveling on U.S. roads.
- For FMCSA Administrator Barrs as he works with Secretary Duffy to enforce English Language Proficiency requirements for commercial drivers nationwide.
Sources: Department of Transportation
