Truckers Texting While Driving Now Prohibited

 Truckers texting while driving now prohibited by the federal government.

The U. S Department of  Transportation today barred drivers of interstate buses and trucks over 10,000 pounds from texting while driving.

The prohibition is effective immediately and those who do text while driving may face fines up to $2,750.

U.S Secretary Ray LaHood said, “We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe. This is an important safety step, and we will be taking more to eliminate the threat of distracted driving.”

Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute released a study in July that found when truckers text, they are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash or close call.

Also, although truckers texting while driving is now prohibited,  a group of senators today unveiled legislation that seeks to bar all texting while driving.