DOT bars commercial bus and truck drivers from texting, $2,750 fine

Posted: Jan 26, 2010
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Under new federal guideline, drivers of commercial trucks and buses will be prohibited from texting. The new guidelines were issued by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today.

“We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe,” LaHood said in a statement. “This is an important safety step, and we will be taking more to eliminate the threat of distracted driving.”

“The prohibition, which applies to drivers of interstate buses and trucks over 10,000 pounds, is effective immediately,” the department said in a statement. “Truck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.”

- By: Omar Rana


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  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/WQ3ZGJMPYFHODU7G4DJJEM7TQE pratik j

    It is really a great decision from DOT. Now a days there are lots of truck and bus accident taking place due to drivers texting or talking on phone while driving. Those drivers even dont think that if accident takes place many people can die or can seriously get injured or even assest of some poor person can get destroyed.I am glad to here the restriction what DOT has applied to all drivers to avoid accidents and its my personal request that if any of the drivers are caught texting or talking on phone while driving please take a strict decision against them.
    All the best for making more great decision.

    Regards.

    Pratik

  • Julie Watson

    Very Nice Decision,
    It is a good decision from DOT. This step was very necessary for society as truck accidents due to texting was increasing day by day. Even many innocent have to suffer due to irresponsibility of the drivers. It is my personal request that if any driver is caught texting or calling while driving that very strict action should be taken against them.
    All the best for future decisions.

    Regards

  • Julie Watson

    Very Nice Decision,
    It is a good decision from DOT. This step was very necessary for society as truck accidents due to texting was increasing day by day. Even many innocent have to suffer due to irresponsibility of the drivers. It is my personal request that if any driver is caught texting or calling while driving that very strict action should be taken against them.
    All the best for future decisions.

    Regards

    Julie Watson

  • http://www.jobsfortruckers.com/ Armil@truckdrivingjobs

    that’s great. i think texting should be prohibited not only to bus or truck drivers but to all drivers, whether its a small vehicle or hat. all must be responsible while driving to save lives.

  • http://www.jobsfortruckers.com/ Armil@truckdrivingjobs

    that’s great. i think texting should be prohibited not only to bus or truck drivers but to all drivers, whether its a small vehicle or hat. all must be responsible while driving to save lives.

  • http://www.jobsfortruckers.com/ Armil@truckdrivingjobs

    that’s great. i think texting should be prohibited not only to bus or truck drivers but to all drivers, whether its a small vehicle or hat. all must be responsible while driving to save lives.