Duffy Warns States After Crash Tied to Non-English-Speaking Driver

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday put states that allow non-English-speaking drivers to hold commercial licenses “on notice” following a deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike earlier this month that killed three people.

“If you can’t speak our national language or read our road signs, you are not qualified to drive a truck,” Duffy posted on X, adding that in May, he and President Donald Trump upgraded the penalty for drivers who fail English requirements.

“To any states not following our rules, you are on notice!” Duffy said.

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