Ticket for talking on cell phone - points on MVR?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by mr truckdriver, Aug 15, 2013.

  1. mr truckdriver

    mr truckdriver Light Load Member

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    Question, ticket for talking on cell phone does this come with points on your mvr in the state of Florida any one know I can't remember
     
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  3. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    How much was the fine?

    I don't know the answer to your question.
     
  4. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    That is a truck specific ticket, and I don't know about points. However, if you have any other serious violation, get ready for a 60 day vacation from work. The Feds can also level a $2,700 civil fine on you as well.
     
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  5. morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    If I'm not mistaken, they fine the company you work for as well. I heard it's about $10.000.
     
  6. Horse Whisperer

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    There's also the matter of that silly little $11,000 fine for the M/C... MOST Motor Carriers make their O/O's and drivers sign a clause holding the DRIVER responsible for that $11k if they get hammered... Bluetooth Headsets are between $50 and $200 ... seems a cheap insurance policy by my way of thinking.
     
  7. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I'm amazed at how many guys I see still holding a phone to their ear.
     
  8. morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    Either they dont know or dont care. But then I see alot playing on they're phones as well.
     
  9. Dark Squall

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    You can be fined for wearing a blue tooth head set?
     
  10. mikec265

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    Hand held cb mikes should be illegal too, as they are dangerious to our own personal safety as well as the publics. it would stimulate the economy with mandatory investments in blue tooth cbs..... wtf. this crap has gone way too far for way too long
     
  11. Horse Whisperer

    Horse Whisperer Light Load Member

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    NO! That statement was intended to highlight how little it takes to AVOID the monster fines... Sorry if there was any confusion on that point
     
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