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Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 09-01000 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE, SUBJECT TO ANY FLORIDA STATE
LAW PREEMPTIONS, PROHIBITING ANY DRIVER FROM SENDING TEXT OR
E-MAIL MESSAGES WHILE DRIVING IN SCHOOL ZONES, SUCH ORDINANCE
TO INCLUDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Attorney is directed to draft an ordinance, subject to any Florida state law
preemptions, prohibiting any driver from sending text or e-mail messages while driving in school
zones, such ordinance to include penalties for violations.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESSt
JULIE 0. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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