Posted by Tickets for texting in Florida?
Legislature quickly moving bill to banning text
By
Renee Stoll
Story Created:
Mar 10, 2010 at 10:55 PM EST
Story Updated:
Mar 10, 2010 at 10:55 PM EST
FLORIDA – Whether you’re typing out a text or just reading one, Florida law makers are moving quickly to pass a bill that will make it illegal, and so far it’s getting the green light.
If the bill passes you’re first offense would be a non-moving violation with a $30 fine plus court costs. Second offense in five years and the fine doubles to $60 plus court costs. If you’re texting causes a crash, you’re looking at six points on your license.
The goal is to cut down on lane weaving, but the problem may lie in enforcing this bill if it passes. Reading and writing texts would be considered a secondary offense, which means police would need another reason before they could pull you over and write a ticket for the text.
The new bill doesn’t have anything against being parked while reading and writing texts. And, there are exceptions. Those would be for police, firefighters and other emergency rescue workers. Plus, anyone using text to report and emergency or crime would be excused.
