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FL S0152

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Minor Traffic Safety Act" prohibiting persons under 18 years old from operating a motor vehicle while using wireless communications devices or telephones, with exceptions for reporting illegal activity, summoning emergency help, or preventing injury or property damage.

  • Establishes a 30-day driver license suspension for violations of the wireless device prohibition, classified as a noncriminal traffic infraction under chapter 318.

  • Requires driver improvement schools and traffic law and substance abuse education courses to include awareness training about risks associated with handheld electronic communication devices while operating motor vehicles, with department authority to update course content.

  • Restricts drivers under 18 years old from operating vehicles with more than three passengers under 18 years old unless accompanied by a driver at least 21 years old, with exceptions for siblings and children of the driver, effective for licenses issued on or after October 1, 2013.

  • Adds voluntary $1 or more contributions to the Auto Club South Traffic Safety Foundation on motor vehicle registration forms and driver license application forms to fund traffic safety outreach, education, and crash prevention activities.

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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