U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced Tuesday a ban on texting for drivers of commercial vehicles.

If you are caught behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle sending out a text message you could be fined.

 The new rules are effective immediately and apply to drivers while operating commercial vehicles, such as large trucks and buses, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

 Anyone caught could be have fines imposed of civil and criminal penalties of up to $2,740.

 Remember drive safe & legal! 

Notes / Sources:

http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot1410.htm 

 http://www.distraction.gov/