S. 2991: Connor’s Law

This bill, known as Connor’s Law, seeks to amend existing regulations concerning the English language proficiency requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. Here is a breakdown of the key provisions:

Purpose of the Bill

The primary goal of Connor's Law is to ensure that individuals operating commercial motor vehicles possess a minimum level of English language skills. This is considered important for safety and effective communication in a variety of traffic and operational situations.

Specific Requirements

The bill introduces new language proficiency requirements that commercial motor vehicle operators must meet. Specifically, drivers must be able to:

• Converse with the general public
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals in English
• Respond to official inquiries
• Make entries on reports and records

Implementation and Enforcement

The bill further stipulates that if an enforcement officer finds a driver noncompliant with these language requirements, that driver will be declared "out of service." This means they would not be permitted to operate a commercial motor vehicle until compliance is achieved.

Impact on Existing Regulations

Connor’s Law clarifies that its provisions do not alter or limit existing out-of-service orders that are applied under other federal laws or standards, which may apply separately to drivers who fail to meet various regulatory requirements.

Relevant Companies

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