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Seminole County Officials Warn Drivers to Adhere to New Cell Phone Law in School, Construction Zones

Author/Presenter: Boyce, Christopher; Ackerman, Sarahbeth
Abstract:

Drivers in Seminole County were being pulled over Wednesday if they were caught holding their cell phones while driving. Florida’s new state law makes texting while driving a primary offense and prohibits drivers from holding cell phones in work and school zones. First time offenders caught using their phone outside of a work zone will face a $116 fine.

Source: WFTV 9 - ABC
Publication Date: February 12, 2020
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Publication Types: News and Other Non-research Articles
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