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FL H0893
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Perry Thurston
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AI Summary
- Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on Florida highways while using a cellular telephone, except when using a headset or hands-free device
- Bans dialing, sending text messages, listening to, or speaking on a cellular telephone while driving
- Exempts uses approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for safety or law enforcement purposes
- Establishes violation as a noncriminal traffic infraction and nonmoving violation enforceable only as a secondary offense when a driver is detained for other traffic violations
- Effective date: July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Use of Cellular Telephones
Last Action
Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy2/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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