Texting by Truck and Bus Drivers Finally Banned
Today the United States government has finally made it illegal to “text” while driving for professional drivers of large trucks and buses. Last month, a similar ban was enacted to prohibit federal government vehicles from texting while driving. Ray LaHood, the U.S. Transportation Secretary indicated that the new ban applicable to commercial truck drivers and bus drivers will go into effect immediately.
While many states have enacted legislation banning texting while driving, many other states had not yet banned texting.
There has been many recent studies suggesting texting can be more distracting and unsafe that driving under the influence of alcohol.
Commercial bus and truck drivers actually caught while texting and driving will face a fine of up to $2,750.00.
