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Oscola County's representatives ask Florida legislation to adopt the hands -free drive right to combat distracted driving

The Oscola County Board of County Commissioners takes a permanent attitude against Disconnected drivingpush Legislature in Florida to adopt a free -handed driving law. The commissioners will officially announce their proclamation To support this legislation this evening Public hearing of the Commissioner at 5:30 p.m..

Your call to act corresponds to you Nationwide efforts to make Florida a hands -free drive zone. SB 1318A legislative template of Sen. Erin Grall (R-Fort Pierce)recently unanimously in the Florida Senate Transportation Committee And now moves to Central committee for transport, tourism and economic development.

📢 The pressure according to hands -free

At the moment, Florida's law only prohibits an SMS SMS during the tripBut SB 1318 tries too Prohibit all hand -held use of wireless communication devicesmake the streets of the state safer. The bill, also known as the “Florida hands -free drive law” would bring Florida with you 30 other states, including Alabama and GeorgiaSimilar measures have already been issued.

During the hearing of the Senate Committee, Sen. Grall noticed alarming statistics:
🔹 A The crash occurs every 44 seconds in Florida.
🔹 1 of 7 accidents contains a distracted driver.
🔹 in 2022, over 3,000 human lives were lost Because of distracted driving.

If he is adopted, the invoice would also present Punish and require Law enforcement officers to document the type of wireless device used in violations. A Accident in the Florida House is still waiting for the first hearing of the committee.

Oscola County's commitment to traffic safety

Osceola County has experienced one Increase in traffic accidents related to distracted drivingResidents and visitors endangered. The Proclamation of the district commissioners emphasized the Need for measuresWith the specification of passing A The hands -free law would save lives and reduce accidents.

✅ Demands nationwide hands -free legislation
✅ Ask Florida's legislator to take measures now
✅ Official copy sent to the governor and the heads of state sent

With 31 states already adopt hands -free laws And to see measurable acceptance of accidents and deaths, the leaders of Osceola County are determined, Florida on the Take the fight against distracted driving.

📢 Be looking forward to updates from today's public hearing!