HB 299: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
GENERAL BILL by Pilon; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell; Ford; Harrell; McBurney; Porth; Slosberg; Steinberg
Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving; Creates "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law"; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while using wireless communications device for certain purposes; provides exceptions; specifies information that is admissible as evidence of violation; provides for enforcement as secondary action; provides for points to be assessed against driver's license for unlawful use of wireless communications device resulting in crash.
Last Action: 03/09/2012 Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Effective Date: October 1, 2012
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2011 | House | • Filed |
| 10/28/2011 | House | • Referred to Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 30 |
| 01/10/2012 | House | • Introduced -HJ 30 |
| 03/09/2012 | House | • Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee |
