Department Of Transportation Takes First Step In Nation-Wide Ban On Texting And Driving
According to an Associated Press story, the Department of Transportation has instituted a ban on truck and bus drivers from texting and driving while operating a commercial vehicle. The ban is effective immediately. The punishment for this traffic ticket could be up to $2,750 in criminal and civil penalties according to a D.O.T. statement.
The ban on texting and driving applies to drivers of interstate buses and trucks over 10,000 pounds. Both major industries support the ban according to the story as both the trucking industry and wireless industry gave their support to the new prohibition. According to the AP story, the government reports that drivers on average take their eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds for every 6 second text they send.
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