Mobile Tracking is watching how these new laws affect commercial fleets.

On October 28, 2013 the following changes to the mobile phone/portable electronic device use law for Commercial Drivers (CDL) take effect:

* A motor carrier must not allow or require their drivers to use mobile phones/portable electronic devices while driving.
* A mobile telephone used by a person operating a commercial motor vehicle shall not be deemed a “hands-free mobile telephone” when the driver dials or answers the mobile telephone by pressing more than a single button.
* Commercial drivers are prohibited from making a phone call or using a portable electronic device while the vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays.
* An operator of a commercial motor vehicle who holds a mobile telephone to, or in the immediate proximity of, his or her ear while the vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays is also presumed to be engaged in a call.
* An operator of a commercial motor vehicle who holds a portable electronic device in a conspicuous manner while such vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays is presumed to be using the device.