00:00For the first time in nearly two decades, anyone seeking a driver's license in the state of Florida
00:04will need to be fluent in English. The new rule went into effect on Friday and is aimed at quote
00:10promoting clear communication, understanding of traffic laws, and responsible driving behavior.
00:15Obviously, clear communication in this case means English fluency. Now the change was prompted by a
00:21deadly crash last summer. Hardinger Singh, an illegal migrant who managed to obtain a commercial
00:25driver's license in California, tried to do a U-turn in his tractor trailer on a Florida highway and
00:31he ended up killing three people. California authorities found that he obtained his license
00:35despite failing an English proficiency test. The chair of the Florida Democratic Party claimed the
00:41new rule was not about safety but rather about racism. Governor Ron DeSantis touted the reform
00:46and posted online quote, need to be able to read the road signs.
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