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FL S0328
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on any highway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, read, or view text-based communications
- Defines "text-based communication" as digital communications manually created for electronic transmission, including text messaging, e-mail, instant messaging, paging, and Internet page requests
- Exempts law enforcement officers, emergency medical services personnel, persons reporting emergencies or illegal activity, Armed Forces members operating military vehicles, and persons in lawfully parked vehicles or shoulder lanes
- Classifies violations as noncriminal traffic infractions punishable as nonmoving violations under chapter 318
- Takes effect July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
State Uniform Traffic Control/Texting Prohibited [CPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Transportation
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation12/9/2009
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