Truckers: Texting Ban Should Apply to Private Motorists

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Trucking companies across the country have united in their criticism of this week's ruling to ban texting whilst driving in trucks – because it doesn’t go far enough. Overall support for the ruling was overwhelming with many of the nation’s haulage and drayage groups having already introduced a ban on their own staff using the technology whilst in motion. But what of private motorists?

Recent studies suggest that any activity which draws the driver’s eyes from the road will adversely affect their ability to control the vehicle.

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