Politics & Government
Texting Ban Passes: Will it Make Brandon Roads Safer?
The Florida Senate recently approved a measure that would make it against the law to text while driving. Do you think it will improve the safety of local roads?
They say the third time’s the charm, but for Florida’s texting ban five seems to be the magic number.
A bill that makes it illegal to text while driving finally made it through the Senate and into Gov. Rick Scott’s hands earlier this month. Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, has tried for five legislative sessions to get the measure approved, according to TBO.com.
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If Scott signs the bill, it will become illegal to text behind the wheel. The bill, however, does not apply to texting while stopped at red lights or for those who are parked on roadsides.
The fine for texting behind the wheel will be considered a secondary one and only carries a price tag $30, according to the TBO article
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