S0152. Motor Vehicles
Florida Legislature. 2013 Regular Session. Senate.
- Introduced:
- Dec 27, 2012
- Last Action:
- Mar 05, 2013
Introduced -SJ 17
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History
Dec 27, 2012: Filed
Jan 11, 2013: Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Rules -SJ 17
Jan 11, 2013: Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Rules
Mar 05, 2013: Introduced -SJ 17
Summary
Citing this act as the "Minor Traffic Safety Act"; prohibiting a person younger than 18 years of age from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device or telephone; requiring that the course content of driver improvement schools include awareness training about using certain electronic devices while driving; providing for a voluntary check-off on motor vehicle registration forms to make a contribution to the Auto Club South Traffic Safety Foundation; requiring traffic law and substance abuse education program content to include awareness of using certain electronic devices while driving; restricting the number of passengers under the age of 18 permitted in a vehicle operated by a person under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a driver at least 21 years of age, etc.
