SB43 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Harri Anne Smith

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Motor vehicles, commercial driver's licenses, military commercial motor vehicle, exempt from skills test under certain conditions, Sec. 32-6-49.8 am'd.

Summary

This bill would waive the CDL skills test for certain CMV drivers who meet federal rules and allow testing to be conducted on U.S. military bases by Armed Forces personnel, with related testing provisions.

What This Bill Does

It requires the Department of Public Safety to waive the CDL skills test for CMV drivers who meet the federal criteria in 49 C.F.R. part 383.77 (including former CMV drivers) and also waives the test for school bus drivers. It also allows the tests to be given by U.S. Armed Forces personnel on military bases and authorizes third-party testers to administer the test under agreements that meet federal standards (49 C.F.R. part 383.75).

Who It Affects

• Commercial motor vehicle drivers in Alabama who meet federal waiver criteria will have their CDL skills test waived.
• School bus drivers in Alabama will have their CDL skills test waived.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-49.8 to require waiving the CDL skills test for applicants who meet the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 383.77, in accordance with federal law, including former CMV drivers.
• Allows the CDL skills test to be administered by U.S. Armed Forces personnel on U.S. military bases and permits third-party testers to administer the test under agreements that comply with federal standards (49 C.F.R. part 383.75), with school bus drivers also covered by the waiver.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles