If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you may have come across a meme being shared mentioning a new law that went into effect where drivers would be penalized if they are caught holding their cell phone while driving. Despite its good intentions, the supposed new law is not entirely accurate.
While the Florida Legislature has been evaluating ways to restrict cell phone usage while on the road, there is currently no law that has been signed. However, there are a few things you should still be aware of. The first of these is the fact that this hands-free law did, in fact, go into effect in Georgia so that’s worth keeping in mind if you’re planning on driving through the state anytime soon. Second, drivers should also keep in mind that texting while driving remains a secondary offense, which means a law enforcement officer cannot stop someone based solely on the fact that they were using their phone. A driver could however still be ticketed if they are stopped for another offense such as speeding.
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