As the 2012 legislative session gets under way in state capitols across the country, many states are looking to pass more restrictions on distracted drivers with an emphasis on texting.<\/p>\n
Florida has six bills up for consideration this session that target distracted drivers. There are currently no Florida laws that restrict using smartphones or talking on a mobile device while driving. Some Florida lawmakers would like to change that.<\/p>\n
Senate Bill 416 would make it illegal to text, check email or have instant message conversations while driving, but would make it ok while sitting at a stop light. A first offense would be a non-moving violation and would result in a $30 fine. Subsequent infractions within five years would result in a moving violation, a fine of $60 and three points deducted from the driver\u2019s license, according to handsfreeinfo.com.<\/p>\n
Another bill being considered in the Florida Senate deals with driver\u2019s education. Senate Bill 122 (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As the 2012 legislative session gets under way in state capitols across the country, many states are looking to pass more restrictions on distracted drivers with an emphasis on texting. Florida has six bills up for consideration this session that…<\/span><\/p>\n