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FL S0152

FL S0152
Motor Vehicles


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2013 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Citing this act as the "Minor Traffic Safety Act;" prohibiting a person younger than 18 years of age from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device or telephone; requiring that the course content of driver improvement schools include awareness training about using certain electronic devices while driving; providing for a voluntary check-off on motor vehicle registration forms to make a contribution to the Auto Club South Traffic Safety Foundation; requiring traffic law and substance abuse education program content to include awareness of using certain electronic devices while driving; restricting the number of passengers under the age of 18 permitted in a vehicle operated by a person under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a driver at least 21 years of age, etc.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Minor Traffic Safety Act," aims to enhance road safety by introducing several new regulations and educational requirements. It prohibits individuals under 18 years old from operating a motor vehicle while using any wireless communication device or telephone, with exceptions for emergencies. The bill also mandates that driver improvement schools and traffic law and substance abuse education programs must include content on the risks of using electronic devices while driving. Furthermore, it allows for voluntary $1 or more contributions on motor vehicle registration forms to support the Auto Club South Traffic Safety Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving traffic safety. A significant provision restricts drivers under 18 from carrying more than three passengers under 18 unless accompanied by a driver aged 21 or older, with exceptions for immediate family members.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) (on 05/03/2013)

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