The bill amends section 4507.11 and enacts section 4506.091 of the Revised Code, mandating that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles administer all drivers' exams exclusively in English. Specifically, section 4506.091 requires that both the knowledge test for a commercial driver's license temporary instruction permit and the skills test for a commercial driver's license be conducted in English. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of translators, translation dictionaries, electronic devices, or interpreters during these examinations, except when necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In the amended section 4507.11, the language is revised to state that the registrar shall conduct examinations in a manner that ensures applicants demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of motor vehicle laws and an understanding of highway traffic control devices. The previous allowance for the registrar to conduct examinations in a manner accommodating applicants with limited English proficiency has been removed, reinforcing the requirement for English-only testing. The bill also repeals the existing section 4507.11, consolidating the new provisions under the updated legal framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4507.11