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Senate Bill 98: Fighting Distracted Driving in Louisiana
Louisiana Senate Bill 98 is proposed legislation aimed at curbing distracted driving, which the page links to high injury and fatality rates statewide. This article explains what distracted driving involves, reviews current hands-free options and Louisiana statistics, and discusses how SB 98 could affect drivers by addressing handheld phone use behind the wheel.
ReadNew Laws Make It Harder to Sue Trucking Companies
Recent legislation in states including Texas, Florida, and Iowa restricts crash victims' ability to sue trucking companies and can cap compensation. This article examines those laws, noting Texas passed a 2021 law requiring a bifurcated trial so a company cannot be sued for its role until the driver is found liable. It presents both the industry's rationale and critics' accountability concerns.
ReadTexas Has Expanded Its Trucking Laws
Texas recently passed three new laws giving local police agencies authority to enforce commercial-vehicle overweight rules, with fines from $100 to $10,000. The measures, including House Bill 2901, extend enforcement to areas like Orange County, Waller County, and Mesquite after state resources shifted to the border. This page details the laws, their local effects, and trucking-industry concerns about fair enforcement.
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