Florida is one of 15 remaining states without a legal ban on texting while driving. Even though more people than ever admit to the habit and support a law to deter it, no ban yet exists. However, there is a small chance that Florida lawmakers will finally enact a texting ban during their 60-day legislative session that starts in January.
A recent proposal sponsored by a few state senators would make texting while driving a secondary offense. This means that law enforcement officials could not pull over a motorist if they only saw them texting. Under the bill, a texting-while-driving citation could only be issued in addition to some other offense, such as reckless driving or speeding, or after a car accident.
The bill also states that a driver’s first texting violation would cost them a $30 fine, and a second violation within five years would cost them $60 plus three points added to their license record. If the person’s use of a cell phone resulted in a car accident, six points would be added to the driver’s record.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident because of a texting driver, please contact the experienced Orlando, Florida car accident attorneys at Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter today for a free case evaluation.
