IN 2024, 49 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN PENNSYLVANIA CRASHES INVOLVING DISTRACTED DRIVING.
TEXTING AND DRIVING LAW:
THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING IN PENNSYLVANIA
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IN 2024, 49 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN PENNSYLVANIA CRASHES INVOLVING DISTRACTED DRIVING.
PAUL MILLER’ S LAW
Paul Miller Jr. was killed in 2010 when a distracted driver crossed a center grass divider and traveled head-on into Paul’ s car.
Sources: PennDOT / EndDD. org
Paul Miller’ s Law expands Pennsylvania’ s distracted driving rules by prohibiting drivers from using an interactive mobile device while operating a motor vehicle. Effective June 5, 2025, the law makes holding or physically using a phone a primary offense, even when a vehicle is temporarily stopped due to traffic or a traffic control device.
Penalties Under this Law
For the first 12 months, violations result in a written warning. Beginning June 6, 2026, police officers will be able to issue citations, carrying a $ 50 fine plus court costs and fees. Handsfree use is still permitted, and drivers may use a phone in emergencies or when safely pulled off the roadway.
For more information on the law and safe driving tips, visit PennDOT’ s safety website at www. pa. gov.
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