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FL H1335

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Halsey Beshears

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 318.195, Florida Statutes, establishing enhanced penalties for moving violations that cause serious bodily injury or death to pedestrians, motor vehicle operators/passengers, or motorcycle/bicycle riders or operators
  • Second-degree misdemeanor for moving violations causing serious bodily injury: minimum $500 fine, 30 days incarceration, driver improvement course, and 30-day driver license revocation
  • First-degree misdemeanor for moving violations causing or contributing to death: minimum $1,000 fine, 90 days incarceration, advanced driver improvement course, and 1-year driver license revocation
  • Does not prohibit prosecution for any other violation of law
  • Effective date: July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Traffic Offenses

Last Action

Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee3/8/2013

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