Articles Posted in Florida Texting Law

Florida motorists can soon be stopped and ticketed for using their cell phones while driving. At least when it comes to text messaging. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure this month that will make texting while driving a primary offense, meaning a police officer can stop and ticket a distracted…

During the 2010 Florida Legislative Session, no less than 17 bills were introduced relating to distracted-driving. Perusing some of these bills, there’s a sad irony in their fates: All were pronounced dead – like many drivers who took their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road. This despite…