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FL S0608

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Nan Rich

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway while using a cellular telephone to dial, send calls, listen, or speak, except when using a headset or hands-free device
  • Exempts law enforcement officers, emergency vehicle operators, and persons using phones to report illegal activity, summon emergency help, or prevent injury or property damage
  • Establishes violation as a noncriminal traffic infraction punishable as a nonmoving violation under chapter 318, Florida Statutes
  • Restricts enforcement to secondary offense only when a driver has been detained for violations of chapters 316, 320, or 322, Florida Statutes
  • Effective date: July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Cellular Telephones/Use While Driving [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Transportation

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/17/2009

Full Bill Text

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