School and work zones are now ‘hands free’ zones after new law goes into effect

Posted on October 2, 2019

Drivers are being reminded that beginning this week, a new law in Florida is in effect banning the use of handheld wireless phones while driving in a designated school crossing, school zone, or active work zone area.

Motorists can now be stopped in Florida for using a cell phone or other communication device in a handheld manner in the above areas.

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