STATEWIDE - Florida lawmakers finally passed a bill banning texting and driving in this state. While this bill is certainly a step in the right direction, there is much room for improvement and strengthening of the law. The law passed by the legislature bans texting and driving on Florida roadways, subject to a number of exceptions.
Texting while driving is considered a secondary offense, meaning that a driver must be have committed another traffic infraction in order to be pulled over and only then can be issued a ticket for texting and driving. A first offense results in a $30 ticket. A second offense carries a $60 fine and three points on a driver's license. Drivers who use hands-free, voice activated texting don't have to worry about a fine. You can also text while your car is stopped at a red light or if you're in a traffic jam. While the law isn't perfect and there may be difficulty enforcing it, most believe it is a necessary first-step in working towards keeping our roads safer and saving the lives of countless people.
Texting while driving is considered a secondary offense, meaning that a driver must be have committed another traffic infraction in order to be pulled over and only then can be issued a ticket for texting and driving. A first offense results in a $30 ticket. A second offense carries a $60 fine and three points on a driver's license. Drivers who use hands-free, voice activated texting don't have to worry about a fine. You can also text while your car is stopped at a red light or if you're in a traffic jam. While the law isn't perfect and there may be difficulty enforcing it, most believe it is a necessary first-step in working towards keeping our roads safer and saving the lives of countless people.
According to a report from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 4,481 crashes out of a total of 256,443 in 2012 involved a driver who had been texting or otherwise using an electronic communication device while driving.
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