Tag Archives: texting while driving
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In recent years, distracted driving has become a major issue in Florida and across the nation. One of the most common forms of distraction is using a cell phone, especially when it comes to texting. According to federal statistics, responding to the average text takes a motorist’s eyes off the road for about five seconds,… Read More »
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As of October 1, 2013 it became illegal to text while driving in the State of Florida. Florida’s new texting ban is in effect with a $30 fine for a first offense and $60 for a repeat offender. While the aim of the law is to prevent serious traffic accidents caused by distracted drivers, many… Read More »
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A Hillsborough County eighth grader decided to video her bus ride, hoping to catch the bus driver cursing. Instead she captured video showing the female bus driver texting while driving and the school bus veering from its lane and onto oncoming traffic. When the driver suddenly focused back onto the road she had to grab… Read More »