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FL H0835
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Irving Slosberg
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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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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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