Texting while driving

After helping craft a 2019 law that strengthened Florida’s ban on texting while driving, Rep. Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, is seeking to require motorists to go fully “hands free” while using wireless phones.

Beginning July 1, Florida drivers can be pulled over for texting while driving. The act becomes a primary offense, meaning police officers can pull…

This week marks National Teen Driver Safety Week. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is using the event to remind teens to buckle…

Students at Tallahassee Community College are speaking out against distracted driving. Students held a campus-wide traffic safety event Tuesday.“Safe. Not…

The number of crashes caused by distracted drivers is growing. Last year in Florida more than 50,000 accidents resulted from drivers who weren’t focused…

Florida’s governor is lending some support to a bill that would make texting while driving a primary offense. Delray Beach Democratic Representative Emily…

A bill making texting while driving a primary offense passed its first committee Tuesday. It also drew some concerns.Kelly Maere says she’s seen the…

A bill making texting while driving a primary offense cleared its first Senate committee hearing Tuesday. Tallahassee resident Demetrius Branca supports…

There’s a bipartisan effort underway relating to driving legislation. They include enhancing texting while driving penalties and making sure Florida…

Some lawmakers and activists are shining a light on the dangers of driving while impaired. From texting to marijuana and other drugs, it’s not only about…