Committee backs insurance increase

<p><strong>LLN (6/18/20) –</strong> What had been a very promising highway bill has taken a dark turn for truckers with the approval of an insurance amendment that could cost them big money. Also, the FMCSA has extended a waiver allowing truckers with expiring CDLs to keep driving during the pandemic. And a Tennessee effort would allow police to use surveillance cameras on interstate highways, while a new law allows speed cameras in Virginia’s work zones.</p> <p>0:00 – Newscast.</p> <p>9:43 – CDL waiver extended.</p> <p>24:06 – States eye surveillance, ticket cameras.</p> <p>38:34 – Panel OKs insurance increase.</p>