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FL H0061

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drivers under 18 years of age from using any mobile telecommunications device while driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle on Florida roads, with exceptions for stopped vehicles and emergency communications to E911 system services.

  • Defines "mobile telecommunications device" to include wireless telephones, computers, and other electronic devices used for voice or nonvoice communications, including text messaging, email, gaming, music, pictures, and video.

  • Establishes violations of the mobile device prohibition as noncriminal traffic infractions punishable as nonmoving violations under chapter 318.

  • Adds a voluntary $1 per applicant checkoff option on driver license applications to contribute to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

  • Exempts contributions to the AAA Foundation and other charitable organizations listed in the bill from being considered revenue for purposes of service charges under section 215.20, effective January 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Traffic Safety

Last Action

Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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