Yesterday the U.S. Government announced a formal ban on texting while driving for commercial drivers operating trucks and buses. Many companies already had policies in place prohibiting texting while operating company vehicles, but this nationwide ban is a huge step toward safer roadways for everyone. Commercial drivers caught texting can be fined up to $2,750 per occurrence.
The need for such a ban has become increasingly obvious as texting has grown in popularity over the last several years. A study published last July by Virginia Tech's Transportation Institute found that truckers texting are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash or close call. Many states have already banned texting for all drivers, and even more anti-texting bills are currently being considered.
For more information, you can visit the new website set up by the U.S. Government Department of Transportation on Distracted Driving.
