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Government Forbids Truckers from Texting While Driving

By on July 23, 2010 . Posted In: Truck Accidents

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has weighed in on the dangers of texting while driving by officially banning drivers of commercial vehicles and vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds from texting behind the wheel.  Although enforcement of this ban will be difficult, truckers will face a hefty fine of up to $2,750 if they [...]

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