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)
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• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Transportation |
