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SB 610: Cell Phone Use/School Zones

GENERAL BILL by Wasserman Schultz

Cell Phone Use/School Zones; defines terms "cellular telephone" & "hands-free device"; prohibits person from using cellular telephone that is not equipped with hands-free device while operating motor vehicle in school zone during time when reduced speed limit is in effect; provides that such traffic infraction is punishable as moving violation; provides requirements for signs that designate school zone, etc. Creates 316.1897; amends 318.18, 316.1895.

Effective Date: 07/01/2002
Last Action: 3/22/2002 Senate - Died in Committee on Transportation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
11/30/2001 Senate • Prefiled
12/27/2001 Senate • Referred to Transportation; Regulated Industries; Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary; Appropriations
1/22/2002 Senate • Introduced, referred to Transportation; Regulated Industries; Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary; Appropriations -SJ 00043
3/22/2002 Senate • Died in Committee on Transportation