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January 28, 2016 1:45 PM, EST

A final rule that prohibits fleets, shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations officially takes effect Jan. 29.

The rule was developed in response to a mandate included in the 2012 MAP-21 transportation funding law. Violators may face a fine of $16,000 per violation or, in extreme cases, loss operating authority.

The rule specifically notes that coercion can include not only forcing a driver to stay on the road after his or her maximum hours are used, but also commercial driver license regulations, drug and alcohol testing rules and hazardous material regulations.