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News 6 rides with trooper warning drivers about new texting and driving law

News 6 rides with trooper warning drivers about new texting and driving law

The new texting while driving law went into effect on Monday. Floridaโ€™s new distracted driving law makes texting behind the wheel a primary offense, which means if a law enforcement officer sees you on your phone while operating a vehicle, they can pull you over. [RELATED: Police issue reminder about new texting and driving law in Florida | Gov. However, Drach said not all law enforcement agencies are offering the same grace period when it comes to texting while driving. [READ MORE: Here's what happened when Iowa implemented texting and driving law | Winter Park police: 'Don't be a clown.

What you can, can't do with your phone while driving

What you can, can't do with your phone while driving

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Floridaโ€™s law enforcement officers can pull over drivers suspected of texting and driving starting Monday. Floridaโ€™s new distracted driving law makes texting behind the wheel a primary offense, which means if a law enforcement officer sees you on your phone while operating a vehicle they can pull you over. [RELATED: News 6 anchor Matt Austin testifies for distracted driving bill | 5 things to know about Florida's texting and driving bill | Timeline: News 6 Driving Change ]Gov. You will not be penalized for receiving a message while youโ€™re driving or glancing at your phone when you receive one unless youโ€™re in a hands-free zone. Law enforcement would rather you use Bluetooth, but you can still physically answer phone calls on your phone with no penalties unless youโ€™re in a hands-free zone.

Here's how officers will enforce Florida's new texting and driving law

Here's how officers will enforce Florida's new texting and driving law

"Iโ€™ve been asked this a lot, and my answer is the same just as it is with every other law: very carefully," Trooper Steve said. Trooper Steve explained exactly what behavior would spark the interest of an officer. [ASK TROOPER STEVE: Submit your traffic questions here]"We are looking for that driver who is buried in their phone," he said. [READ: What Florida drivers can and can't do on thier phones]Trooper Steve said observing texting while driving has become pretty obvious. If you have a traffic question for Trooper Steve, submit it here.

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Driversย sick of the construction on I-4 who might be thinking they'll get some relief in 2021, when the I-4 Ultimate project is expected to be complete, should knowย there is more to come,...

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