FLORIDA TRAFFIC BLOG: Governor Crist Throws His Political Weight Behind Texting And Driving Ban
Banning the practice of texting and driving in Florida is not new but the few attempts that have been made to pass a law banning texting while driving have failed. That may be changing. Sensing a shift in public opinion the tide was starting to change but on Wednesday lawmakers in favor of the ban got a huge boost from Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
According to a Bradenton Herald story, Crist did everything but come out and say he wants a ban on text messaging while driving during a cabinet meeting in Tallahassee. Crist let his feelings be known to Julie Jones who is the executive director of the DHSMV. The story reports that more than a dozen bills have been filed on the matter but in the past similar bills barely were considered.
Texting and driving is not a traffic violation yet but if you have been cited for a moving violation anywhere in Florida and need qualified legal representation, please do not hesitate to contact Florida Traffic Attorney David Haenel at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) to discuss the matter or visit our website FightYourTicket.com. Also you can contact David via email. We have lawyers all over the state of Florida who can help you fight your ticket.
