FL H0025

First violation of texting while driving law is a noncriminal traffic infraction punishable as a nonmoving violation under chapter 318.

Fines for texting while driving violations occurring in a legally posted active school zone or designated school crossing are doubled.

Second or subsequent violation within 5 years is a noncriminal traffic infraction punishable as a moving violation, with fines doubled if the violation occurred in a school zone or crossing regardless of prior violation location.

"Active school zone or designated school crossing" is defined as the period when the restrictive speed limit is in effect within the zone or crossing.

Effective date is October 1, 2016.