FL S0442

Amends Florida's Ban on Texting While Driving Law to revise penalties for violations under section 316.305, F.S.

First violation remains a noncriminal traffic infraction and nonmoving violation, but fines are doubled if the violation occurs in a legally posted school zone or designated school crossing.

Second or subsequent violations within 5 years of a prior conviction remain a noncriminal traffic infraction and moving violation, with fines doubled if occurring in a school zone or school crossing regardless of where the prior violation occurred.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.