Texting Banned for Truckers and Bus Drivers

The fun, write-while-at-the-wheel times are over for truckers and bus drivers, as the second nationwide piece of legislation has been adopted in the US, prohibiting drivers of large commercial trucks and buses to text while driving. It follows the bill adopted in December, through which drivers of federal government vehicles were asked the same thing.

According to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the ban takes effect immediately. If broken, the rule can cost the driver a huge fine of up $… (read more)