Text to Speech: Is It legal?

This is gonna sound dumb....but....can DOT just check your phone for random texts and stuff?

 

Last I knew, it was illegal to use a cell phone in any capacity in a CMV. So I'm going to guess it probably is illegal. Not that they would know if you did it anyway. Budha, I'm pretty sure they can't do that.

 

According to that, it sounds like speech to text would be legal then. As long as you don't have to press any buttons to send messages or anything.

 

Speech to text is legal provided you don't press more than a single button to do it.

 

CMV drivers are prohibited from texting while driving. So what qualifies as texting? Texting means manually entering alphanumeric text into, or reading text from, an electronic device. This includes, but is not limited to, short message service, e-mailing, instant messaging, a command or request to access a Web page, or pressing more than a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication using a mobile phone................final rule?? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) prohibits texting by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers while operating in interstate commerce and imposes sanctions, including civil penalties and disqualification from operating CMVs in interstate commerce, for drivers who fail to comply with this rule. Additionally, motor carriers are prohibited from requiring or allowing their drivers to engage in texting while driving....> so its not exactly clear if its legal or not with the final ruling

 

It is illegal in MN in a 4 wheeler.

 

keep your hands on the steering wheel and don't worry about it.

that's the bottom line. if you want to keep your job and your money.