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FL S0246

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Maria Sachs

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Doubles the fine for texting while driving violations that occur in a legally posted active school zone or designated school crossing
  • Applies the doubled fine penalty to both first-time violations and second or subsequent violations within 5 years
  • Defines "active school zone or designated school crossing" as the period during time when the restrictive speed limit is in effect in that zone or crossing
  • Maintains existing penalties as noncriminal traffic infractions (nonmoving violation for first offense, moving violation for repeat offenses)
  • Takes effect October 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Texting While Driving in a School Zone

Last Action

Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities9/17/2015

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