Commercial driver licenses; prohibiting certain operation of a commercial motor vehicle until achieving English language proficiency. Effective date.

SB 1223 requires commercial drivers in Oklahoma to demonstrate English language proficiency to operate commercial vehicles, directly affecting drivers and commercial motor carriers. The bill mandates proficiency in conversing with the public, understanding English traffic signs, responding to officials, and completing reports. Violations impose a $3,000 fine per incident on carriers and prohibit drivers from operating until they meet requirements; drivers operating while prohibited face misdemeanor charges. Fines collected fund specific state revolving funds (Weigh Station Improvement and Trauma Care Assistance). The law takes effect November 1, 2026.