Thread: OK: New Law Removes Spanish Drivers' Tests

November 3, 2009

New Law Removes Spanish Drivers' Tests


Oklahoma City -- A new state law is now on the books. Drivers' tests in Spanish will no longer be available. The new law took effect November 1, 2009.

Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, and State Sen, Anthony Sykes, R-Moore, authored House Bill 2252. It repeals the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to provide drivers' license tests in Spanish.

Terrill says the move will save the state thousands of dollars. He also says it will cut down on the number of illegal immigrants in the state.

http://www.ksbitv.com/news/68883907.html

AWESOME!

This is good it will not only cut down on illegal drivers but anyone who can not read english won't be able to read our road signs!

Great! I hope other states follow.

Best news all day!!!

Great new Oklahoma!

Congratulations to OK!

let them lead the way for all other states!

Oklahoma is "OK"!


Now thats an understatement! OK is awesome!

Proof of ID Requirements
State law requires all applicants for a driver license or identification card to present specific documented proof of legal presence in the United States.

Procedures for US citizens will affect first-time applicants, new residents, and anyone currently holding an Oklahoma driver license who is applying for an upgrade of license class, such as upgrading to a commercial driver license. This will not affect Oklahoma residents who are renewing, unless they allow their license to expire. If the license is expired, the applicant must appear before a Driver Examiner to establish proof of legal presence in the United States.

The license or ID card of a noncitizen will be clearly labeled with the word "Temporary" and will be issued for the period of time of the person is authorized to be in the United States or for four years, whichever is shorter.

If a noncitizen applicant does not provide one of the documents required, a license or an ID card will not be issued, renewed, or replaced.

For both citizens and noncitizens, the name on the driver license or identification card must be same as the name on the document presented, unless the applicant also presents a court order of name change.