HB 79 (2011) -  Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving

by Porth (CO-SPONSORS) Berman; Julien; Pafford; Rehwinkel Vasilinda
Creates "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law"; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while using wireless communications device; provides for enforcement as secondary action; provides for assessment of points against driver's license for unlawful use of wireless communications device resulting in crash.
Effective Date: October 1, 2011
Last Event: Died in Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee on Saturday, May 7, 2011 2:07 AM

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee Time: 05/07/2011 - 2:07 AM Member: Committee: Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/07/2011 - 12:01 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/08/2011 - 10:24 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee Time: 01/10/2011 - 4:20 PM Member: Committee: Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Economic Affairs Committee Time: 01/10/2011 - 4:20 PM Member: Committee: Economic Affairs Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 01/10/2011 - 4:20 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee Time: 01/10/2011 - 4:20 PM Member: Committee: Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 12/16/2010 - 10:38 AM Member: Porth Committee: Version: __

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