The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “
The Speed Limiter Setback: What It Means for Buffalo Truck Accident Victims
July 11, 2025
Many safety and legal experts have been dismayed to learn the federal government recently withdrew a proposed rule that would have required speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks.
