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Fort Myers council backs hands-free driving legislation in walk-on resolution
Summary
Council unanimously approved a walk-on resolution supporting state legislation requiring hands-free use of cell and handheld devices while driving; council said penalties would align with state law if adopted.
Council unanimously approved a walk-on resolution supporting state legislation that would require hands-free use of cell and handheld devices while driving. The measure was added as a walk-on (7.9) and advanced with little debate.
Councilmembers said the resolution expresses the city's support for state-level action; when asked about penalties, members noted that enforcement and penalties would be set by the state if the law passes. The resolution is advisory: it asks the state legislature to adopt hands-free requirements and does not create local penalties by itself.
