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Distracted Driving…Unsafe, Illegal AND Expensive

On January 26, 2010, the US Department of Transportation announced the publication of regulations prohibiting texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and busses. The secretary of transportation, Ray Hood indicated that this would be an important step in eliminating the threat of distracted driving. Violations of the regulation could result in civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.00…