Proposed Regulations for Commercial Vehicles Operated by Unauthoriz…

The Frame

What this does

The bill creates significant financial and operational risks for s by imposing $50,000 fines per incident and requiring the impoundment of vehicles, with all collected penalties directed toward Florida Highway Patrol training and technology.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Motor carriers

They face $50,000 civil penalties, vehicle impoundment, and out-of-service orders if they allow unauthorized aliens to operate their vehicles.

Florida Highway Patrol

They are responsible for approving out-of-service orders and receive funding from collected penalties for training and technology.

Unauthorized aliens operating commercial vehicles

They are subject to being taken into custody and transferred to federal immigration agencies.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill establishes new state policies regarding commercial motor vehicles operated by individuals who are not authorized to be in the United States. It mandates the arrest of such operators, the impoundment of their vehicles, and the imposition of $50,000 civil penalties on the s that employ them.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to a commercial vehicle if the driver is found to be an unauthorized alien?

The vehicle must be impounded and removed to a secure storage facility or law enforcement lot.

How much is the fine for motor carriers?

s are liable for a civil penalty of $50,000 per incident.

Can a motor carrier appeal an out-of-service order?

Yes, the bill provides for an administrative hearing pursuant to s. 120.569, F.S.

Why It Matters

The bill creates significant financial and operational risks for s by imposing $50,000 fines per incident and requiring the impoundment of vehicles, with all collected penalties directed toward Florida Highway Patrol training and technology.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of State Enforcement Authority

The bill explicitly links the operation of commercial vehicles by unauthorized aliens to an 'imminent safety hazard,' providing a legal basis for state-level intervention in federal immigration enforcement.

Florida Highway Patrol Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Connected Entities

bill_numberHB 1247“The legislative bill number.”Map →

organizationOffice of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement“Authorized to issue out-of-service orders and impose civil penalties.”Map →

dollar_amount$50,000“The civil penalty amount for motor carriers.”Map →

organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Responsible for approving out-of-service orders and receiving penalty funds.”Map →

personChief Financial Officer“Receives collected civil penalties for deposit into the Highway Safety Operating”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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Proposed Regulations for Commercial Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens