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FL S1418
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Thad Altman
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Alex Brown Act" to regulate handheld device use by drivers under 18 years of age
- Prohibits drivers under 18 from using any handheld cellular telephone or handheld electronic communications device while driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle
- Exempts hands-free devices being used in hands-free mode and devices used when the vehicle is stopped with the engine off
- Establishes violations as noncriminal traffic infractions punishable as moving violations; second or subsequent violations result in a 6-month driver's license suspension
- Effective date: October 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Traffic Safety
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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