Senate backs crackdown on texting while driving - NewsAdvance.com : General Assembly
As more states move to make texting and driving illegal, California appears to have been in the forefront on moving to ban this dangerous conduct. Distracted driving causes car accidents!
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Survey: 35 Percent of Smartphone Owners Use Them While Driving
Survey: 35 Percent of Smartphone Owners Use Them While Driving
Startling statistics by the McKinsey Institute show 35 % of all drivers admit to using their smart phones while driving and not just for calls but, also to send texts and emails. Many states, including California, have now banned the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.
Startling statistics by the McKinsey Institute show 35 % of all drivers admit to using their smart phones while driving and not just for calls but, also to send texts and emails. Many states, including California, have now banned the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Did You Know? Federal Regulations Prohibit Texting or Other Use of Portable Electronic Devices by Commercial Drivers
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=392.80
The link above sets forth the Federal Regulations provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which applies to most all commercial drivers including semi truck operators. This prohibits the use of cell phones and other devices for texting or talking while operating a commercial vehicle except in the case of emergency calls. If this regulation is ignored, this would be a "per se" violation of law and could lead to sanctions on the driving permit (including suspension or revocation). If the distracted driving leads to an accident causing injuries, this may also give rise to a civil claim for "negligence per se."
The link above sets forth the Federal Regulations provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which applies to most all commercial drivers including semi truck operators. This prohibits the use of cell phones and other devices for texting or talking while operating a commercial vehicle except in the case of emergency calls. If this regulation is ignored, this would be a "per se" violation of law and could lead to sanctions on the driving permit (including suspension or revocation). If the distracted driving leads to an accident causing injuries, this may also give rise to a civil claim for "negligence per se."
Saturday, January 5, 2013
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