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Distracted Driving * USA - DOT Proposes to Ban Truckers, us Drivers from Texting While Driving
Folsom,CAL,USA -Government Technology, by Karen Wilkinson -Apr 1, 2010: -- In another effort to clamp down on distracted drivers, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a rule to ban commercial truck and bus drivers from texting while driving. The proposal, announced Wednesday, March 31, seeks to make permanent a temporary ban -- announced in January by DOT Secretary, Ray LaHood -- that applies to bus and commercial truck drivers of vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds... The rule, however, would not affect talking on cell phones, using GPS devices or in-cab fleet management systems, a concern shared by industry officials...* DOT Sets Stepped-Up Enforcement on
Washington,DC,USA -Transport Topics -8 April 2010: -- The Department of Transportation has kicked off a pilot program in New York and Connecticut to test whether concentrated law enforcement can make drivers put down their cell phones... “High-visibility enforcement” will be conducted in the Syracuse area beginning Thursday through April 17, and in the Hartford area from Saturday through April 16, DOT said... The pilot program includes an advertising campaign in both states, similar to other federally funded programs under which local law enforcement officers step up enforcement of drunk driving or seat-belt use... Researchers will evaluate whether the stepped up enforcement program causes drivers to change attitudes and behavior. Six states prohibit cell phone use while driving and 21 states ban texting while driving...Labels: cell phones ban
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