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FL H0005

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Irving Slosberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drivers younger than 18 years old from using any mobile telecommunications device while driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle on Florida roads, with exceptions for stopped vehicles outside traffic flow and emergency communications to E911.

  • Defines "mobile telecommunications device" to include wireless phones, computers, and electronic devices used for voice or nonvoice communications such as text, email, games, music, pictures, sound, or video.

  • Classifies violations 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, with contributions not counted as revenue income for service charge purposes.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Traffic Safety

Last Action

Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee10/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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