Original Transportation Law Alert sent on December 15, 2011
Effective January 3, 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations will prohibit commercial drivers from using hand-held mobile phones while operating a commercial truck or bus. Violations of the rule can result in fines of up to $2,750 to drivers and $11,000 to motor carriers. Habitually offending drivers of this new rule can be disqualified from operating a CMV. This ban can also create additional hurdles for accident liability claims.
As trucking company owners and drivers what are your thoughts on this new rule?
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