Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Text while driving I still think they need a stronger law for this, what is happening in the world?

No texting while driving. It’s important to get back to clients quickly, but it’s now illegal to type on any type of device while operating a moving vehicle, though texting while stopped at a red light is still acceptable. The first offense is a $30 fine; additional tickets within five years are a $60 fine and take three points off the offender’s driver’s license.

Florida drivers, however, cannot be stopped for texting while driving. It’s considered a secondary offense, so law enforcement may only stop drivers for another reason, such as speeding.

I received the above information today, I am shocked with such mild law for text and driving,

this is being so irresponsible. What is happening with our Representatives? Are they reading the stats?   How come I I have to pay 138-158 dollars for a red light, caught on camera, to an institution that I do not even know that is regulated, and 30 dollars for using text while driving? !!! is the same or worst lack of responsibility as a  driver.  We need to be focus on the wheel, the road, and signs and other drivers. .This is such a lukewarm law! If I respect my life, and the life of others, I should not be using text, not even in a red light. If the matter is so important get off the road! My life has more value than $30.00 ...how about yours? Gladys Salkeld