No Cell Phone Use for DOT Carriers
01-14-2012 | 11:33 AM
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No Cell Phone Use for DOT Carriers
New Law on the books boys went into effect January 2 2012!!!!
They are already enforcing this law. I've heard of 2 tickets by friends being issued. This law as stated is if you hold a CDL or are driving a vehicle licensed under DOT and are holding a phone whether text'n, dialing, or talking you are in violation are subject to the fines along with the company your hauling for under they're DOT #.
They are already enforcing this law. I've heard of 2 tickets by friends being issued. This law as stated is if you hold a CDL or are driving a vehicle licensed under DOT and are holding a phone whether text'n, dialing, or talking you are in violation are subject to the fines along with the company your hauling for under they're DOT #.
As of January 3, 2012, the U.S. DOT prohibits commercial drivers from
using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial vehicle.
Drivers who violate the restriction face federal civil penalties of up to
$2,750.00 for each offense and disqualification from operating a
commercial motor vehicle for multiple offenses.
Additionally, states will suspend a driver's license (CDL) after two or more
such serious traffic violations.
Commercial carriers that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones
while driving will face a maximum penalty of $11,000.00,
using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial vehicle.
Drivers who violate the restriction face federal civil penalties of up to
$2,750.00 for each offense and disqualification from operating a
commercial motor vehicle for multiple offenses.
Additionally, states will suspend a driver's license (CDL) after two or more
such serious traffic violations.
Commercial carriers that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones
while driving will face a maximum penalty of $11,000.00,
01-14-2012 | 01:34 PM
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01-14-2012 | 04:06 PM
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I dont usually say to much but as a cdl driver im not at all excited about this new!!! And like jmoore said everytime I see a cop they got there heads facing that laptop!!! Just another way they can control u
01-14-2012 | 05:42 PM
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01-14-2012 | 08:13 PM
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Bingo. I have a CDL Class A, driven plenty. No room for error with 80,000 pounds behind you. I think the law should apply to every driver. Commuting 100 miles/day, it is amazing to see how many people are spitting time between the road and their iPhone. F*^@%g dangerous.
