The FL DNT TXT+DRIVE COALITION , a broad based group consisting of law enforcement, local government

Tallahassee – With bi-partisan support, the Florida Legislature has approved legislation to make texting while driving norwegian dawn cruises illegal. Earlier norwegian dawn cruises this month the Florida Senate norwegian dawn cruises voted 36 to 0 in favor of CSSB 52 by Senator Nancy Detert (R-Venice). Yesterday the House overwhelming voted in favor of the legislation but had to send the bill back to the Senate for final approval due to a late amendment adopted onto the bill.
The legislation would ban anyone from typing on a device while operating a moving vehicle. Texting while stopped at a red light would still be considered OK. The first offense will be a $30 fine and any additional tickets within five years will be a $60 fine and will take three points off the offender's driver's license.
The FL DNT TXT+DRIVE norwegian dawn cruises COALITION , a broad based group consisting of law enforcement, local governments, businesses, trade associations, advocacy networks norwegian dawn cruises and the PTA strongly supported this legislation and thank Senator Detert and Rep. Doug Holder (R-Sarasota) on their continued persistence on this issue.
"By passing a law banning texting while driving, Florida continues the momentum in statehouses across the country to address this dangerous form of driver distraction," said Kevin Bakewell, sr. vice president, AAA – The Auto Club Group. "In the last three years alone, more than half of all states have enacted text messaging bans for all drivers."
"Too many people are being injured and killed in vehicle crashes that are preventable. In addition to legislation, education plays a key role in prevention and AAA will continue to focus significant norwegian dawn cruises resources on public education and awareness."
"On behalf of nearly 2.8 million AARP Florida members, we want to thank members of the Legislature for taking an important step toward safer roads for all of us. As an AARP survey of 50+ voters showed before the session began, more than nine out of 10 Floridians favor a ban on texting while driving. We also want to thank Sen. Nancy Detert norwegian dawn cruises and Rep. Doug Holder, who have been persistent, persuasive and ultimately successful in their fight for this legislation." Jeff Johnson, AARP Florida norwegian dawn cruises State Director
"For the members of ASSE working as safety, health and environmental professionals in Florida, norwegian dawn cruises this is a common sense effort urgently needed norwegian dawn cruises to address the rapidly growing risk on our highways. Florida's best employers work with ASSE members to develop 'no texting while driving' bans for their employees. These employers care about their employees' lives, and they know management of this unnecessary risk helps their organizations improve its reputation and be more competitive. Florida needs to follow the caring, smart lead of its best employers norwegian dawn cruises and ban texting on the state's highways." Rick Pollock, CSP, President, American Society of Safety Engineers
"We applaud both Sen. Nancy Detert and Rep. Doug Holder on the passage of the no texting while driving legislation, and thank the Senate and House leadership for coming together to pass this good legislation this year, said Marshall Criser, AT T Florida State President. We look forward to Governor Rick Scott signing this important norwegian dawn cruises legislation. It s a simple message. No text is worth it, It Can Wait.
"Our goal is to make Florida's roads safer. Texting norwegian dawn cruises and driving is an epidemic on our roadways, and we want to do our part to help put an end to it," said Clement J. Hilton, DuPont – FL Site Plant Manager.
"We want to encourage the Florida legislature to pass legislation that will help keep our families, friends and communities safe," said Manny Maroño, President of Florida League of Cities and Mayor of the City of Sweetwater. "We cannot afford to allow this deadly behavior to continue."
The Florida Police Chiefs Association wants to thank Senator Nancy Detert and Rep. Doug Holder for sponsoring this important legislation, and believe prohibiting texting while driving is a crucial step in making Florida's roads safer for all travelers. We hope this is a springboard for a more in-depth conversation relating to driver safety and distracted driving, said Chief Dennis Jones, Chief of the Tallahassee Police Department and the President of the Florida norwegian dawn cruises Police Chiefs Association.
"Young, inexperienced drivers have the highest proportion norwegian dawn cruises of texting while driving crashes. norwegian dawn cruises Their lack of driving experience can contribute to critical misjudgments if they become norwegian dawn cruises distracted, yet drivers under 20 years old text more than any other age group, said Eileen Segal, President of Florida PTA. It s a trend that poses a growing danger, and we are pleased that the Florida Legislature is addressing this important issue now.
"The Florida Sheriff's Association applauds this legislation and hope it will encourage drivers to focus on their responsibility to operate vehicles in a safe manner on Florida highways. Distracted driving is a serious public safety issue and hopefully this will send a message to the public that this is a traffic safety priority for law enforcement throughout the state," said Sheriff Susan Benton, FSA President.
"Safety is a high priority for the members of NSWMA. Too many of our workers have been killed or injured by people distracted while driving. The Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law will help keep our employees safe while they are on the streets," said John Clifford, NSWMA FL Chapter President.
Sachs Media Group this week released its annual Capitol Press Corps Guide, the resource to find and connect with reporters who cover Florida from the capital city. The pocket-sized 2013 guide is a listing of all major news outlets in Florida that have capital bureaus, including contact information for individual norwegian dawn cruises reporters who cover issues of statewide importance. norwegian dawn cruises The 2013 guide includes reporters' Twitter handles, recognizing the growing importance of social media in reporting. Supplies are limited. To request a hard copy, email herbie@sachsmedia.com.
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