TN law requires proof of citizenship and proficiency in English language to obtain driver's license and license plate [View all]
Under current Tennessee Law, a person can register a vehicle without a valid driver’s license. According to the state, acceptable forms of identification include a check stub and a work ID. For proof of residency, a person can use a utility bill and bank statements.
Representative Kip Capley’s HB 1708 will now require proof of U.S. citizenship or of being a lawful resident of the United States before issuing a registration of a vehicle or a license plate.
Tennessee Representative Michele Reneau told Local 3 News that this is needed to protect Tennesseans on the roads.
“This is just an important step in tightening the noose around this illegal immigration issue,” said Reneau. “It's really important for the safety of Tennesseans to be able to make it as difficult as possible, and hopefully that discouragement by not being able to get that license will discourage them from driving.”
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