Florida S1152 prohibits handheld use of wireless communication devices while driving, with exceptions.
Florida S1152, known as the "Florida Hands-Free Driving Law," prohibits operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device in a handheld manner. Exceptions include hands-free use, performing official duties, reporting emergencies, and receiving certain safety-related messages. Violators face fines and points on their driver's license. Law enforcement officers must record the race and ethnicity of violators, and all agencies must report this data annually.
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