Bill > H3980

This bill aims to promote commercial driver safety by making several key changes to existing laws: 1. It defines a violation of Section 4A of Chapter 89 (improper or erratic lane change) by a commercial motor vehicle operator as a "serious traffic violation" under Chapter 90F. 2. It requires the Registrar to refuse to register or suspend/revoke the registration of a commercial motor vehicle if the carrier has been prohibited from operating in interstate commerce by a federal agency. 3. It prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices by commercial motor vehicle operators, with limited exceptions for emergencies, and imposes fines and other penalties for violations. 4. It increases the penalties and disqualification periods for commercial drivers who commit serious traffic violations, such as driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04% or higher, or causing a fatality through negligent operation. 5. It requires applicants for a commercial driver's license to have held a regular driver's license for at least 3 years prior to applying. The bill is aimed at improving safety on the roads by targeting unsafe behaviors and increasing accountability for commercial motor vehicle operators and carriers.