WASHINGTON (TNND) \u2014 U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will withhold over $40 million from California due to the state not complying with English Language Proficiency standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cI put states on notice this summer: enforce the Trump Administration\u2019s English language requirements or the checks stop coming,\u201d Duffy said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cCalifornia is the only state in the nation that refuses to ensure big rig drivers can read our road signs and communicate with law enforcement,\u201d he continued. \u201cThis is a fundamental safety issue that impacts you and your family on America\u2019s road.\u201d<\/p>\n Duffy said that an investigation found that California was not complying with ELP standards and in total, $40,685,225 was going to be withheld.<\/p>\n President Donald Trump earlier this year signed an executive order that required commercial truck drivers to be proficient in English.<\/p>\n \u201cAmerica First means safety first,\u201d Duffy said when the order was signed<\/a>. \u201cAmericans are a lot safer on roads alongside truckers who can understand and interpret our traffic signs. This common-sense change ensures the penalty for failure to comply is more than a slap on the wrist.\u201d<\/p>\n This order came after a previous order that made English the national language of the U.S.<\/p>\n