Comments on: Florida’s New Handheld Cellphone Ban Now In Effect http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:31:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: RTR http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-399146 RTR Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:46:50 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-399146 Very dumb law. I get the no texting while driving, anywhere. But I am perfectly capable of talking on my phone while driving and not running over anyone. Losing our freedoms and liberties one useless law at a time, all in the guise of safety. Very dumb law. I get the no texting while driving, anywhere. But I am perfectly capable of talking on my phone while driving and not running over anyone. Losing our freedoms and liberties one useless law at a time, all in the guise of safety.

]]> By: Esc co leo http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398980 Esc co leo Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:45:13 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398980 @ retired Fs 322.01 (4) “Authorized emergency vehicle” means a vehicle that is equipped with extraordinary audible and visual warning devices, that is authorized by s. 316.2397 to display red, red and white, or blue lights, and that is on call to respond to emergencies. The term includes, but is not limited to, ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, and other rescue vehicles. The term does not include wreckers, utility trucks, or other vehicles that are used only incidentally for emergency purposes. @ retired

Fs 322.01
(4) “Authorized emergency vehicle” means a vehicle that is equipped with extraordinary audible and visual warning devices, that is authorized by s. 316.2397 to display red, red and white, or blue lights, and that is on call to respond to emergencies. The term includes, but is not limited to, ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, and other rescue vehicles. The term does not include wreckers, utility trucks, or other vehicles that are used only incidentally for emergency purposes.

]]> By: retired http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398970 retired Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:31:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398970 @Esc co leo 322.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter: (1) “Actual weight” means the weight of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination plus the weight of the load carried on it, as determined at a fixed scale operated by the state or as determined by use of a portable scale operated by a law enforcement officer. You need to go back and read your book. Even if that were true "official duties" not talking to mommy, girlfriend, wife, boyfriend, ETC @Esc co leo
322.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter:
(1) “Actual weight” means the weight of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination plus the weight of the load carried on it, as determined at a fixed scale operated by the state or as determined by use of a portable scale operated by a law enforcement officer.
You need to go back and read your book.
Even if that were true “official duties” not talking to mommy, girlfriend, wife, boyfriend, ETC

]]> By: Esc co leo http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398933 Esc co leo Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:16:39 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398933 Sorry, missed a line in my below post. The statute will NOT apply to law enforcement and emergency vehicles. Sorry, missed a line in my below post.

The statute will NOT apply to law enforcement and emergency vehicles.

]]> By: Esc co leo http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398932 Esc co leo Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:15:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398932 FS 316.305.3b1 1. Performing official duties as an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle as defined in s. 322.01, a law enforcement or fire service professional, or an emergency medical services professional. FS 316.305.3b1

1. Performing official duties as an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle as defined in s. 322.01, a law enforcement or fire service professional, or an emergency medical services professional.

]]> By: David Griffin http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398913 David Griffin Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:15:41 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398913 Not personally for the people with phones in hand while driving..but other culprits are being sorely overlooked such as a burger and fries,doing make up and hair,distracting sounds from blaring music,in car dvd players,misbehaving children or pets,coffe and donuts,books on tape ....list could be alot longer..just goes to show that cellphones are being used as a targeted arena for blame to be placed...laws like this are strange in the fact that they are aimed at the lowest common example....it may be opinion but ive seen some wonderful driving skills from people who were otherwise distracted,and undistracted drivers who just from daydreaming or lack of sleep impair themselves to the same point as intoxication....when we make it against the law to only drive after no less then 8 hours of sleep..then i will feel that all these other laws are justified.. Not personally for the people with phones in hand while driving..but other culprits are being sorely overlooked such as a burger and fries,doing make up and hair,distracting sounds from blaring music,in car dvd players,misbehaving children or pets,coffe and donuts,books on tape
….list could be alot longer..just goes to show that cellphones are being used as a targeted arena for blame to be placed…laws like this are strange in the fact that they are aimed at the lowest common example….it may be opinion but ive seen some wonderful driving skills from people who were otherwise distracted,and undistracted drivers who just from daydreaming or lack of sleep impair themselves to the same point as intoxication….when we make it against the law to only drive after no less then 8 hours of sleep..then i will feel that all these other laws are justified..

]]> By: Cindy http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398912 Cindy Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:23:14 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398912 Does this count for ESCO whom I've seen countless times driving while messing with his/her phones or laptops.. Why should citizens only be held accountable? Does this count for ESCO whom I’ve seen countless times driving while messing with his/her phones or laptops..

Why should citizens only be held accountable?

]]> By: Piney Woods http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398903 Piney Woods Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:20:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398903 Another law on the books...hope you all like more reasons for law enforcement to pull You over. It’s a slippery slope..a few years ago it was just distracted driving and last Three legislative terms more laws added to the books...It’s all fine and good until you Get pulled over then it’s not such a good idea is it? Another law on the books…hope you all like more reasons for law enforcement to pull
You over. It’s a slippery slope..a few years ago it was just distracted driving and last
Three legislative terms more laws added to the books…It’s all fine and good until you
Get pulled over then it’s not such a good idea is it?

]]> By: No Faith http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398902 No Faith Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:36:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398902 Everyone can pull off the road, which a few do pull to one side, and call or text. Start your Google maps, place phone to one side (or a mount) then listen. You don't have to look or anything else until you reach your destination. Everyone can pull off the road, which a few do pull to one side, and call or text. Start your Google maps, place phone to one side (or a mount) then listen. You don’t have to look or anything else until you reach your destination.

]]> By: No Faith http://www.northescambia.com/2019/09/floridas-new-handheld-cellphone-ban-goes-into-effect-tuesday/comment-page-1#comment-398901 No Faith Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:32:13 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=377178#comment-398901 After everything I not only have witnessed, but actually had to call ESCO about, I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT ! That statement should concern everyone. It's been happening for years (with that law in effect) and nothing done. Again, I'll believe it when I see it ! After everything I not only have witnessed, but actually had to call ESCO about, I’LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT !
That statement should concern everyone. It’s been happening for years (with that law in effect) and nothing done. Again, I’ll believe it when I see it !

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