new cell phone law

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  1. Jan 5, 2012 #1
    zaptear

    zaptear Medium Load Member

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    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule would prohibit commercial drivers from reaching for, holding or dialing a cell phone while operating a CMV. Drivers who violate these restrictions would face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense and disqualification of their commercial driver's license (CDL) for multiple offenses. Additionally, states would suspend a driver's CDL after two or more violations of any state law on hand-held cell phone use.
    Motor carriers that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving would face a maximum penalty of $11,000. Approximately four million interstate commercial drivers would be affected by this proposal

    My work told me this passed
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2012 #2
    Razororange

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    Yes it did. Put the phone down and hold the wheel. Use a headset if you need to make a call.
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2012 #3
    gravelhauler

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    Not only did it pass but it went into effect this week.
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2012 #4
    gravelhauler

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    Really razororange????? Man I'm glad you were here to point that out!!!!
     
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  7. Jan 5, 2012 #5
    zaptear

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    yup time to put it down.. but wow 2700 doller fine
     
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    07-379Pete

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    Well #####. I glad your the 179 person to post about this on here.:biggrin_25511::biggrin_25526:
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2012 #7
    NDBADLANDS

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    Where are the other 178 posts? I used the search feature and this is the only recent 2012 thread on the new law that came up. I would like to read more on this new law.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2012 #8
    LibTom

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    My phone doesn't have voice dialing. :biggrin_1square6:

    Looks like it's time for me to upgrade.
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2012 #9
    Quietroads

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    Now if the powers that be would limit the 4 wheels the same way...
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2012 #10
    Wiseguywireless

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    While the gods over us are at it, they need to now go after our CBs, Sat. Radios, and even those old AM-FMs! Who knows we may reach for a knob or a mic and kill ourselves, In fact. They better do away with GPS. There could be some soul out there that looks at it while driving! and the fines. Well our gods need more money so they should at least take a years income for the first offense! Oh yes.... They are trying this in the Commie state of Ill as I type!
     
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