Cell phone ban for commercial drivers - how it will affect them

The US cell phone ban for commercial drivers means for most companies that they will have to double up personnel if theirs driver arent' allowed to make a phone call to announce an upcoming delivery (most companies give a 30 minutes heads up). If the driver is alone, he will have to pull over to make his phone call. [via Cracked Door]

"The final rule prohibits commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or bus. Drivers who violate the restriction will face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense and disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle for multiple offenses. Additionally, states will suspend a driver's commercial driver's license (CDL) after two or more serious traffic violations. Commercial truck and bus companies that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving will face a maximum penalty of $11,000. Approximately four million commercial drivers would be affected by this final rule."

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emily | 5:22 PM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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