HB1708 would require driver license applicants to take the written exam in English only. Applicants unable to pass would be issued an 18-month restricted license.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new bill would require people to pass a test in English to get a full driver’s license. If the bill passed, people who can’t speak and read English sufficiently would be ...

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would require driver license applicants who cannot speak and read English sufficiently to receive a restricted license for one year before taking the ...

A Tennessee bill received initial approval to restrict driver's license tests to English and require proof of U.S. citizenship. The proposed legislation would also deny vehicle registration renewals ...

Lawmakers voiced their concerns and their support for HB1708, which is advancing after Tuesday’s House Transportation Committee meeting ...

Tennessee's 2026 legislative session is dominated by bills focusing on immigration and enforcement. Two such bills focus on who can get a Commercial Driver's Li ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Several new traffic-related laws are set to take effect in Tennessee in 2026, with additional legislation expected to be discussed as the new legislative session begins. One change ...