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FL S0244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Dan Gelber

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on Florida highways while dialing, sending text messages, or listening to/speaking on a cellular telephone unless using a headset or hands-free device
  • Exempts cellular telephone use for safety or law enforcement purposes when approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Violations are noncriminal traffic infractions treated as nonmoving violations under chapter 318, Florida Statutes
  • Enforcement limited to secondary offense status only when driver is detained for violations of chapters 316, 320, or 322, Florida Statutes
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Heather's Law/Cellular Telephone Use in Vehicles [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities3/25/2010
Transportation12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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