Florida's New Texting And Driving Law To Go Into Effect ... With Typos?
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It's almost time to stash away cell phones. Florida's texting and driving law goes into effect on Tuesday.
The law's goal is simple: to keep Florida's roads safe. But some argue the new texting law has some typos. Texting alone won't get you pulled over. It's a secondary offense.
Drivers have to be in violation of another law first, like speeding.
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Not every function on your phone is forbidden. Drivers can still use phones for music, navigation apps, or to pick up a call.
The law also states you can still text or email when you're stopped at a red light.
Drivers' first texting and driving violation will result in a $30 fine. Each texting ticket after that counts as a moving violation, so it can increase your insurance premium and add points to your drivers license.
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