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Truck driver phone ban starts today

Posted: 01.03.2012 at 7:56 AM

Kate Lauman

Kate Lauman is the Managing Editor & Live at 5 anchor.

Starting Tuesday, commercial truck drivers won't be allowed to use cell phones while driving.

The new law prohibits commercial drivers from holding, dialing or even reaching for a cell phone.

Just last month, the National Transportation Safety Board suggested all states ban the use of cell phones for all drivers.

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