Grillfish
Junior Member
Just saw this news today. I think this is a good move and should consider banning all hand held devices (my in-laws were seriously injured 2 yrs ago by a lady texting as they were at a stop sign on their GW).
Last week, I saw a Volusia County motorcycle officer with a cell phone in his left hand up to his ear riding down the road.
Ride safe (watch out for others!) and have fun.
TALLAHASEE, Fla. -- Florida Highway Patrol troopers are no longer allowed to use handheld cell phones while driving.
The new policy went into effect for the state's 1,650 troopers on Monday.
Authorities say the aim of the initiative is to keep roads safe and use officers as an example. In Florida, there is no law against holding a cell phone while talking and driving.
Troopers can talk on their cell phones with a handsfree device.
At least two other Florida law enforcement agencies are considering similar bans.
Read more: Troopers barred from driving using handheld phones - Florida AP - MiamiHerald.com
Last week, I saw a Volusia County motorcycle officer with a cell phone in his left hand up to his ear riding down the road.
Ride safe (watch out for others!) and have fun.
TALLAHASEE, Fla. -- Florida Highway Patrol troopers are no longer allowed to use handheld cell phones while driving.
The new policy went into effect for the state's 1,650 troopers on Monday.
Authorities say the aim of the initiative is to keep roads safe and use officers as an example. In Florida, there is no law against holding a cell phone while talking and driving.
Troopers can talk on their cell phones with a handsfree device.
At least two other Florida law enforcement agencies are considering similar bans.
Read more: Troopers barred from driving using handheld phones - Florida AP - MiamiHerald.com