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This bill proposes three key changes to motor vehicle licensing procedures in Connecticut to improve language accessibility. First, it will require the written knowledge test for a motor vehicle operator's license to be administered in multiple languages beyond English, specifically mentioning Bengali, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Nepalese, Vietnamese, and Urdu. Second, the bill mandates that the instruction manual for motor vehicle operation be made available in these same additional languages. Third, the legislation will allow non-English-speaking applicants to use a translator during the on-the-road skills test, which should help reduce language barriers for immigrants and non-native English speakers seeking to obtain a driver's license. By implementing these provisions, the bill aims to make the process of obtaining a driver's license more inclusive and accessible to individuals who may have limited English proficiency, thereby potentially increasing road safety through better comprehension of driving rules and testing requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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