Just recivied a ticket for using my cell phone in Texas

Yes we be a moron , had to get a call from my DR and hands free was on floor got caught by State tropper in Texas in my dumptruck , so any advice from the trucking world , now i just need advice PLEASE .... and how to get out of it , or what will it cost , he also gave me a warning on my mud flaps they are 1'' to short , 13'' empty - 12'' loaded

Thank You
Moron

 

Get a good lawyer. The best advice that can probably be given.

 

Bro dont beat yourself up. Just cool down, and miss the call next time.

 

$2,750 fine to the driver and probably loss of job.

$10,000 fine to company.

but let us know so that we can all know for sure. cuz i've heard it may vary by state, but i've also heard that it may be a ladder fine. increases with each violation.

 

atleast its not cali.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/news/news-releases/2010/Rule-to-Ban-Hand-Held-Cell-Phone.aspx


well up to 2750 for the driver and up to 11K to the company... here is the release.

 

those are the maximum fines

 

its up to 11k for the company and up to 2750 fro drivers..

 

lol,it happened in Texas.It is always max.

 

I'm amazed at many truck drivers I still see driving down the road with a cell phone stuck up to their ears.

 

No use of a cell phone is pretty cut and dry.

If you knew ahead of time there is only one exception that can save a driver. You are allowed to use the cell phone to call 911. If you thought ahead of time you could of hung up and called 911 immediately reporting a fictitious bad driver.

This would of done two things... that cop would of got that call and his attention diverted or you would of had an excuse/evidence if he pulled you over instead.

But you were caught red handed and have to face the music. I would think your only plea is for leniency. Being a fairly new rule they like to set examples.

It is in your company's best interest to get a good attorney to fight this. So if you haven't told them I would tell them asap.