Florida's ban on texting while driving is nearing its one year anniversary. While some counties have given out over 100 tickets, others have given out just one or two.

Florida’s texting and driving law is a secondary violation.

“Which means you have to be doing something else wrong in order for a law enforcement officer to also ticket you,” said Sgt. Kim Montes with Florida Highway Patrol.

A man is texting while stopped at a red light is ok. A woman texting while driving through an intersection is also ok. Unless she’s swerving or running a red light, officers won’t be able to pull her over.

That’s one of the major challenges going against the enforcement of this law.

AAA, one of the main supporters of the law, said more needs to be done to keep people safe on the roads.

“The numbers are relatively low in my opinion,” said AAA field manager Scott Bartle.

More than 1300 tickets written statewide since the ban went into effect.

In Central Florida, three counties lead the way:

  • Orange County: 92
  • Seminole County: 53
  • Brevard County: 27

“AAA strongly believes that a primary should come into place,” Bartle said.

That would mean law enforcement could pull you over just if they saw you texting.

While this law is still in its infancy, officials said that change could be just a matter of time and cite the evolution of Florida’s seatbelt law.

“Now that we have a primary seatbelt law, compliance is up to about 89 percent," said Glenn Victor with Florida Safety Council. "So we expect the same thing will eventually happen when it comes to texting and driving.”

But for now officials on all sides agree that the law banning texting while driving is a great start.

If you are given a ticket for texting while driving, the fine in Orange County is $114. If caught doing it a second time, the fine goes up and three points will go against your license.