General Bill
Use of Wireless Communications Devices/Driving:
Creates the "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law." Provides legislative intent. Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device for certain purposes. Specifies information that is admissible as evidence of a violation. Provides for enforcement as a secondary action. Provides for points to be assessed against a driver's license for the unlawful use of a wireless communications device resulting in a crash, etc.
Effective Date:
10/01/2011
Last Event:
05/07/11 S Died in Transportation on Saturday, May 7, 2011 3:35 AM
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Transportation
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Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
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Budget
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Bill #:
HB 79
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Subject:
Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
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Similar
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Bill #:
SB 80
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State Uniform Traffic Control
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S Died in Transportation
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05/07/2011 - 3:35 AM
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S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
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05/07/2011 - 12:01 AM
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S Introduced -SJ 22
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03/07/2011 - 5:34 PM
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S Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Budget -SJ 22
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12/16/2010 - 9:42 AM
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S Filed
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12/01/2010 - 2:36 PM
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