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FL S0644

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Nan Rich

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway while dialing, sending, listening to, or speaking on a cellular telephone, unless using a headset or hands-free device.

  • Exempts law enforcement officers, emergency vehicle operators, and persons using cellular telephones to report illegal activity, summon emergency help, or prevent injury or property damage.

  • Classifies violations as noncriminal traffic infractions punishable as nonmoving violations under Florida law.

  • Restricts enforcement to secondary action only when a driver has been detained for a separate violation of traffic or motor vehicle statutes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Use of Cellular Telephones

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/9/2011

Full Bill Text

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