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FL H0835

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Irving Slosberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Alex Brown Act" to regulate handheld device use by young drivers in Florida
  • Prohibits drivers under 18 years of age from using handheld cellular telephones or other handheld electronic communications devices while driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle
  • Exempts hands-free devices and devices used when the motor vehicle is stopped with the engine not running
  • Classifies violations as noncriminal traffic infractions punishable as moving violations, with a mandatory 6-month driver's license suspension for second or subsequent violations
  • Effective date: October 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Traffic Safety

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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