SB 158: Use of Wireless Communications Devices/Driving
GENERAL BILL by Detert ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Margolis ; Dockery ; Lynn
Use of Wireless Communications Devices/Driving; Creates the "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law." Provides legislative intent. Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device for certain purposes. Specifies information that is admissible as evidence of a violation. Provides for enforcement as a secondary action. Provides for points to be assessed against a driver's license for the unlawful use of a wireless communications device resulting in a crash, etc.
Effective Date: 10/1/2011
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Transportation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Transportation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Transportation (TR)
- Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities (CU)
- Budget (BC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 12/1/2010 Senate • Filed
12/16/2010 Senate • Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Budget -SJ 22
3/8/2011 Senate • Introduced -SJ 22
5/7/2011 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Transportation
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SB 158, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/1/2010 at 2:35 PM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (2)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 79 Use of Wireless Communications Devices/Driving Porth Similar Last Action: 5/7/2011 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Location: In committee/council (THSS)
S 80 State Uniform Traffic Control Lynn Compare Last Action: 5/7/2011 S Died in Transportation
Location: In committee/council (TR)
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.305 Page 1 (pdf) 322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke license. Page 4 (pdf)