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Wyoming mandates English proficiency for commercial truck drivers
The law imposes fines and possible jail time for violations.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 09, Mar 2026
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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on? signed into law a bill requiring operators of commercial truck vehicles to demonstrate proficiency in the English language in order to drive within the state.
House Bill 32, titled English Proficiency—Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers, requires drivers to meet the English language proficiency standard outlined under federal regulation, which requires commercial drivers to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand road signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
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Under the law, drivers who violate the provision will face a $1,000 fine and will be barred from operating a commercial vehicle in the state until they are able to demonstrate the required proficiency.
The legislation also establishes penalties for repeat violations. A driver who operates a commercial vehicle after being prohibited for failing to meet the language requirement may be charged with a misdemeanor, punishable by an additional $1,000 fine, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both, upon conviction.
The measure also expands enforcement authority. In addition to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, enforcement officers designated by the state and peace officers from counties or municipalities are authorized to police the provision and issue citations for violations.
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