Rick Scott Signs Texting and Driving Ban into Law

Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill on Tuesday banning texting and driving in Florida. In a statement highlighting the bill signing, Scott brought up his family and insisted this new law will help protect younger Floridians.

As a father and a grandfather, texting while driving is something that concerns me when my loved ones are on the road, Scott said. The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the deadliest days on the road for teenagers. We must do everything we can at the state level to keep our teenagers and everyone on our roads safe. I cannot think of a better time to officially sign this bill into law.