Overview
- Beginning Feb. 6, all written, oral, and behind‑the‑wheel exams statewide will be administered only in English, with no interpreters or translated materials permitted.
- FLHSMV says it has updated testing systems across Florida and directed both state and county tax collector offices to implement the policy.
- Less than a week’s notice triggered a last‑minute surge for non‑English tests before the deadline, with driving schools reporting heavy demand.
- Local figures underscore the potential reach, including about 13,500 non‑English exams last year in Hillsborough County alone.
- Critics warn of more unlicensed and uninsured driving and expect legal challenges, while supporters cite safety; officials have not said the rule was caused by a 2025 Turnpike crash often referenced in public debate.