A texting while driving violation is punished as follows:
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Texting while driving is not a violation.
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On first offense, two points are added to the primary offense if texting occurred in a school zone.
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License revocation.
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No penalty on first offense; for subsequent offenses, two points are added to the primary offense if texting occurred in a school zone.
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Explanation
Under Florida law, a first offense for texting while driving will be punishable by a fine and court fees. If it happens again, three points will be added to your license. If you text and drive in a school zone, an additional three points will be added to the primary offense. If your texting results in a crash, six points will be added to the primary offense.
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