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Cycling and safety advocates urge delegation to pass hands-free driving law

Indian River County Legislative Delegation · October 23, 2025
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Summary

Bike Walk Indian River County and other advocates urged state lawmakers to enact hands‑free driving legislation, saying such laws reduce crashes 10–20% and protect cyclists and pedestrians; they noted prior bills passed one chamber but did not become law.

Advocates for pedestrian and cyclist safety urged Indian River County's legislative delegation to press for hands-free driving legislation that would make holding a mobile phone while driving illegal.

Hal Lambert of Bike Walk Indian River County reviewed the legislative history — bills that…

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