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.
Effective Date: 10/1/2012
Last Action: 3/9/2012 House - Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/9/2012 House - Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2011 | House |
• Filed |
| 10/28/2011 | House |
• Referred to Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 30 |
| 1/10/2012 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 30 |
| 3/9/2012 | House |
• Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee |
