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Broward County commission endorses hands‑free driving legislation after family’s plea
Summary
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to require hands‑free use of mobile devices while driving, after a father whose son was killed by a distracted driver described his campaign to change state law.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Feb. 25 expressing support for legislation that would require hands‑free use of mobile devices while driving.
The resolution, item 27 on the agenda, came after public comment from Demetrius Branca of Tallahassee, whose son was killed by a distracted driver about a decade ago. Branca told the commission he has traveled to more than 20 counties urging local governments to add their voices to a statewide push for a hands‑free law.
Branca said Florida’s current law—focused primarily on texting—does not cover the full range of handheld distractions. “He was killed by…
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