AR HB1745

Commercial motor vehicle operators holding foreign commercial driver licenses must possess a valid Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766) or work visa while operating in Arkansas; failure to comply is a Class D felony, reduced to Class A misdemeanor if valid documentation existed at the time of offense

Presenting a false foreign commercial driver license is classified as a Class D felony, requiring proof that the person knowingly made, presented, or used a falsified document

Commercial motor vehicle operators must demonstrate English proficiency sufficient to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports; violations carry fines of $500 for first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses

Reciprocity provisions are amended to require drivers with licenses from Canada, Mexico, or other foreign jurisdictions to also possess valid U.S. work authorization documents

Approved April 14, 2025 as Act 604 of the Regular Session