Texas § TN.522.043 - RESTRICTIONS
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§ TN.522.043. RESTRICTIONS
RESTRICTIONS; OFFENSE. (a) On issuing a commercial driver's license, the department for good cause may impose one or more restrictions suitable to the license holder's driving ability and limitations, including restrictions: (1) prohibiting the license holder from driving a vehicle equipped with air brakes; and (2) as provided by 49 C.F.R. Part 391, prohibiting driving a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce by a person who: (A) is under 21 years of age; (B) does not meet applicable physical guidelines; or (C) cannot sufficiently read and speak the English language. (b) For purposes of this section, the department may not administer examinations or tests relating to the applicant's proficiency in the English language, but if an applicant cannot speak English sufficiently to communicate to department personnel the applicant's need for a commercial driver's license, the department may issue to the person a commercial driver's license restricted to operation in intrastate commerce. (c) A person commits an offense if the person drives a commercial motor vehicle in violation of a restriction. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. SUBCHAPTER E. EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
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Section TN.522.043 ("RESTRICTIONS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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