Laws against texting while driving a commercial vehicle
April 20, 2020Texting while driving is a seriously dangerous act that can put your life and those around you at risk. In recent years using a handheld device while driving a passenger vehicle has become illegal. Given the danger that distracted driving creates on the road when it comes to smaller cars, what are laws regarding 18-wheelers, whose force and difficulty stopping quickly pose an additional risk for all involved? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ruled recently that, like passenger […]
