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Immediate Ban on Texting While Driving Commercial Vehicles

Jan. 26. 2010

U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was joined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) administrator Anne Ferro at a Jan. 26, 2010 press conference to announce federal guidance expressly prohibiting texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses.

    The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to combat distracted driving since the Secretary convened a national summit on the issue last September.

    The action is the result of DOT's interpretation of standing rules.   Truck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.
    FMCSA research shows that drivers who send and receive text messages take their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds out of every 6 seconds while texting.    Drivers who text while driving are 20 times more likely to get in an accident than non-distracted drivers.    Because of the safety risks associated with the use of electronic devices while driving, FMCSA is working on additional regulatory measures that will be announced in the coming months.

    The regulatory guidance on this announcement is available in the Jan. 27, 2010 Federal Register. Remarks from the press conference can be found at www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/lahood01262010.htm.