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This bill enhances penalties for traffic infractions that result in vehicle crashes by modifying existing Florida statutes. The legislation introduces mandatory hearings and stricter consequences for drivers who commit certain traffic violations that lead to accidents. Specifically, for infractions under sections 316.074(1) or 316.123(2) that result in a vehicle crash, the bill establishes a graduated penalty system: first-time offenders will face a $500 civil penalty, second-time offenders will receive a $1,000 penalty and a 6-month driver's license suspension, and third or subsequent offenders will incur a $1,000 penalty with a 1-year driver's license suspension. Additionally, the bill requires owners and operators of vehicles involved in such infractions to maintain higher financial responsibility insurance coverage, establishing a minimum liability protection of $100,000 for bodily injury to one person, $300,000 for bodily injury to multiple persons, and $50,000 for property damage. These new provisions aim to improve road safety by imposing more significant consequences for traffic violations that result in vehicle crashes, with the goal of encouraging more cautious driving behavior and providing better financial protection for potential accident victims.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1210