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Parkland Becomes 1st Broward City To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

Parkland Drivers Under The Influence Of Texting

Last night, the Parkland City Commission unanimously voted to make it illegal for text message while driving in the city. Fine will be $100.00. Parkland now becomes the first Broward County city to enact this law, but many cities will follow as text messaging has become so dangerous.

I wrote an earlier article, Banning Text Messaging While Driving In Parkland, referencing how over 66% of drivers between the ages of 16-24 text message while behind the wheel.  With so many young drivers on our Parkland roads, it is imperative that residents become more aware of this growing problem!  I applaud our city for being one of the first of many cities to enact this law to protect our neighbors.

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Banning Text Messaging While Driving In Parkland

Calling All Cars! Accident recorded on Holmberg Road & Just West of 441.  Injuries Unknown … Cause Of Accident Texting While Driving!

Silence Your Phone, Not Your Life!

According to a recent U.S. News & World Report article, 20% of people are sending text messages while driving.  The percentages skyrocket to 66% in drivers between the ages 16-24.  At least 16 states are considering legislation to ban text messaging while behind the wheel.

The City of Parkland’s Mayor Michael Udine, with the inspiration from: TTYL (Talk to you later) Inc., a group comprised of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School sophomores, is one step closer to enacting a law banning the use of cell phone text messaging while driving.  The ordinance already passed on its first reading and will soon become law after a second discussion at the next City Commissions’s meeting schedule for October 7th.  The fine could be from $100 to $250.

Let’s seriously put the cell phones down while driving.  With many narrow streets in our city, all Parkland drivers need to stay focused on the roads.  Or else, your teenager could be the next victim!

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