[Electra]

It has been rumored that the following fines have been implemented effective Aug. 1, 2007, for the State of Florida: Does anyone have concurrence of this?

Subject: New State of Florida Regulations Regarding Cellphone Useage and
other driving matters

These are new fines that were implemented on 8/1/07 for the State of
Florida:
· As of 08/01/07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while
driving. Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy -
easy money for police department.
· Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as
of 08/01/07. Cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.
· Carpool lane - 1st time $1,
$68.50 starting 8/1/07 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). Don't do it again because 2nd time is going to be double, 3rd time triple and 4th time license suspended.
· Incorrect lane change - $380. Don't cross the lane on solid lines or intersections. Block intersection - $485.
· Driving on the shoulder - $450.
· Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and drivers get tickets.
· Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit.
DUI (Driving under Influence = JAIL and stays on your driving record for 10 years!