Tag Archives: texting while driving
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Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous driving behaviors, due to the amount of time it takes a driver’s eyes off the road. It has become such a problem that, in recent years, the state has taken legislative action to attempt to curtail it. As of 2019, texting and driving is a primary… Read More »
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Texting while driving is now officially a primary offense in Florida, meaning police officers can legally pull people over on suspicion of texting while behind the wheel. There’s good reason for this—texting while driving is an inherently dangerous activity that draws a driver’s attention away from the road and makes a crash significantly more likely…. Read More »
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As of January 1, texting while driving is officially illegal in the state of Florida. Texting while driving is now considered a primary offense, meaning police officers can pull drivers over for the behavior, or for suspecting the behavior. A first-time offense is a $30 fine, with second-time offenders receiving a $60 fine and three… Read More »