Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens

Added requirement that sworn law enforcement officers with 287(g) authority must take unauthorized alien commercial drivers into custody and transfer them to federal immigration agencies.

Added provisions for the Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement to issue out-of-service orders to motor carriers allowing unauthorized aliens to operate vehicles.

Added specific notification requirements mandating officers immediately notify the Florida Highway Patrol with detailed incident information including video, photos, and vehicle identification.

Added requirement that impounded vehicles must be removed to secure wrecker operator storage facilities or law enforcement impound lots.

Added requirement that out-of-service orders must be approved by the director of the Florida Highway Patrol or designee.

Added provision requiring motor carriers to submit corrective action plans approved by the department before out-of-service orders can be removed.

Changed penalty payment destination from general department funds to the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund for training and technology.

Added specific criteria for commercial motor vehicle operators including English language proficiency and ability to read roadway signage.