Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires an enforcement officer to issue an out-of-service order to a driver issued a commercial driver license if the officer determines during a safety inspection that the driver is unable to read and speak the English language in violation of federal requirements for commercial driver license holders; applies penalties against employers of such drivers. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15.

SB 492 requires Tennessee safety inspectors to issue out-of-service orders for commercial drivers who cannot read or speak English sufficiently to understand traffic signs, communicate with officials, or complete required reports, as mandated by federal rules. Employers face a $500 fine per violation (classified as a Class C misdemeanor) and may also incur civil penalties under federal regulations. Drivers must pass a state-developed English proficiency test to reinstate their license, with exemptions for those holding a hearing exemption but capable of reading and writing English. This bill directly affects commercial drivers and their employers in Tennessee, aligning state enforcement with federal language standards for commercial driver licenses.