![]() ![]() Commercial bus and truck companies that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving will face a maximum penalty of $11,000. ![]() “I hope that this rule will save lives by helping commercial drivers stay laser-focused on safety at all times while behind the wheel.”ĭrivers who violate the restriction will face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense.Īdditionally, states will suspend a commercial driver’s license (CDL) after two or more serious traffic violations. “When drivers of large trucks, buses and hazardous materials take their eyes off the road for even a few seconds, the outcome can be deadly,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. In 2010, the FMCSA banned text messaging by bus (including school bus) and truck drivers while operating their vehicles in interstate commerce. The FMCSA said stops can be avoided “by using hands-free” devices with a speakerphone function or a wired or wireless earphone. The ban exempts the use of hands-free devices located in close proximity to the driver where the driver need only press a single button. The final rule will become effective in late December, and violation subjects drivers to stiff fines and loss of their commercial driver’s license.Īn exemption permits the use of a hand-held device for communicating with law enforcement or other emergency services while the vehicle is in operation. WASHINGTON – A Final Rule has been issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) prohibiting bus (including school bus) drivers and truck drivers, operating in interstate commerce, from using hand-held cell phone while operating their vehicles.Īlso inncluded in the ban are drivers of small passenger vehicles designed to transport between nine-and-15 passengers. ![]()
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