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08-14-2007, 02:17 PM
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New State of Fla. Regulations re Cellphone Usage & other driving matters
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!
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08-14-2007, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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!
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http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/california.asp
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08-14-2007, 02:52 PM
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Thanks, Gregg, for verifying that this is a falacy. Maybe all the items mentioned SHOULD be a law!
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08-14-2007, 02:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Electra
Thanks, Gregg, for verifying that this is a falacy. Maybe all the items mentioned SHOULD be a law!
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Definitely the part about cell phones.
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08-14-2007, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregg Tool
Definitely the part about cell phones.
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You ever notice how many police we have driving around town with cell phones stuck to thier ears? It ain't all bidniz
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08-14-2007, 06:24 PM
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Wassup!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow
You ever notice how many police we have driving around town with cell phones stuck to thier ears? It ain't all bidniz
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I saw one just the day before yesterday in fact!!!
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11-01-2007, 11:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow
You ever notice how many police we have driving around town with cell phones stuck to thier ears? It ain't all bidniz
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But ya know I'll bet half of communications between supervisors and road units were via cell phones in my dept.
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08-14-2007, 06:14 PM
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Location: Sarasota
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Electra
Maybe all the items mentioned SHOULD be a law!
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Or not...
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08-14-2007, 06:34 PM
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Internet Sanitation Engineer
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Location: Crawfordville, FL
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Name : Rich Zuchowski
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gannet
Or not...
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Yeah, I didn't like the looks of that 3 mph over speeding thingie.....
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08-18-2007, 12:47 AM
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when I see someone blabbering on a cellphone, I treat them as if I saw them with a bottle of whiskey hanging from their mouth.
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