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INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) A new Indiana law requires all Commercial Driver’s Licenses held by illegal aliens to expire at midnight Wednesday unless the driver can show an approved work visa.
The legislation, passed and signed earlier this month, also requires non-citizen applicants to demonstrate English proficiency before obtaining a CDL. Employers who knowingly hire drivers without legal status face fines of up to $50,000, according to WSBT 22.
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office estimates approximately 2,000 CDL holders will be affected statewide. Lawmakers say the measure follows high-profile crashes involving drivers without legal residency and is intended to improve safety on Indiana roadways.
The law also sets requirements for future non-citizen CDL applicants, ensuring drivers hold one of three approved work visas before operating commercial vehicles. Enforcement begins immediately, with authorities warning employers to verify legal status to avoid penalties.
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