New Documentation Will Help Keep Sleepy Truck Drivers Off the Road | Edmonds Truck Accident Attorney

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Staying alert and focused is very important while driving especially when you are driving a big commercial truck that can cause severe damage to all involved. As a Seattle truck accident attorney, I realize that the demanding hours truck drivers have to face can be difficult to endure. The media release of the Washington State Patrol stated there would be a new way to keep track of truck drivers and the number of hours they spend driving. The Commercial Vehicle Division of the state patrol will begin documenting the time that drivers are spending on the road and compare that to the time the drivers have to rest. The goal of this documentation will be to encourage truck drivers to rest more and therefore potentially avoid unnecessary fatigue related accidents on the roads. The log books of the truck drivers will be compared with weigh stations documentation as well in order to avoid truckers that log wrong hours to be able to drive longer.

Keeping the roads safe from sleep deprived drivers is important for all vehicles driving on our roads but because of the sheer size of commercial trucks, it is even more so important. The media release continues to address that the Washington State Department of Transportation has installed up to 12 automated license plate readers at strategically placed truck weigh stations throughout the state. These readers will be able to document a trucks license plates as well as take a picture of the truck to recognize how far and long a driver has been traveling within a day.

If you or a family member have been injured in a truck accident and have questions concerning your case, contact a professional Edmonds truck accident attorney. Seeking legal action in a dangerous truck accident case can be very confusing. Call me at Premier Law Group and I can help make your decision less stressful by committing my time to your case in order to protect all of your rights. I also have experience dealing with insurance companies to make sure you receive the compensation you are entitled to. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.