Distracted driving penalties.

1. Thanks to technology, it’s easy to become
distracted while driving. The consequences
can be severe. Here are some critical details
all drivers should know about the risks and
penalties associated with distracted driving.
DISTRACTED
DRIVING
Penalties
& Risks of
Commercial truckers may not
use hand-held mobile devices
while driving, according to new
FMCSA regulations.
Truckers who text while driving have been found to be
more than 23 times more likely to be in an accident
than drivers who do not.
Penalties for general motorists who are cited for distracted driving range from
relatively small fines (such as in Virginia) to up to a year in prison (in Alaska).
Prohibited activities while driving
include texting, placing a voice
call and browsing the Internet.
Violations of FMCSA rules
regarding distracted driving may result
in the driver’s employer being fined,
the employer’s Safety Measurement
System rating being lowered, or the
driver being disqualified.
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Commercial drivers may use devices specifically intended for dispatching,
as long as they are part of the carrier’s fleet management system and meet the
FMCSA’s rules regarding such devices.
Hands-free devices that allow
drivers to make or receive calls or
texts without taking their hands off the
wheel (by using voice commands) are
permitted, in most cases.
Certain states, including Arizona
and South Carolina, have not
yet adopted rules and penalties
regarding distracted driving.
SAFETY
IS MY GOAL