An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for definitions, for commercial driver's license qualification standards, for nonresident CDL and for disqualification, providing for English language proficiency and further providing for reciprocity.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2723 amends state vehicle laws to require commercial drivers to demonstrate English language proficiency, defined as the ability to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, and complete official records. The bill mandates that all CDL knowledge tests be administered exclusively in English, prohibiting the use of interpreters or translation devices during both knowledge and skills testing, except for specific accommodations for hearing-impaired drivers. It also restricts the issuance of nonresident commercial licenses to foreign citizens who can verify lawful immigration status through federal systems and meet the new language standards. Violations of these requirements result in fines and temporary disqualification from driving commercial vehicles, with stricter penalties applied for repeat offenses.