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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania drivers face new penalties for using handheld phones behind the wheel beginning Friday, while state and local police prepare to launch a series of summer enforcement …
New Phone-Use Fines and Holiday Crackdowns Put Drivers on Notice Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania dropped to their lowest level on record in 2025, even as officials warn that risky driving behaviors continue to pose serious dangers on …
Traffic Deaths Hit Record Low in PA, But Risks Remain Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers across Pennsylvania can expect increased police enforcement through April 26 as state and local agencies launch a coordinated crackdown on aggressive driving, targeting behaviors like speeding, …
Statewide Crackdown Targets Aggressive Drivers Through April 26 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Drivers in Pennsylvania who use handheld phones behind the wheel will face fines starting June 5, as enforcement begins under a new distracted driving law. What This …
Put the Phone Down or Pay: Fines Begin in June Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, state transportation and law enforcement leaders warned Pennsylvanians to expect heightened enforcement on the roads throughout the holiday season, launching a coordinated push to curb …
Holiday Crackdown Begins as Pennsylvania Targets Distracted and Impaired Drivers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA – State officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), and Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) gathered …
Stay Safe on the Road This Summer: New Laws and Tips for PA Drivers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Starting June 5, Pennsylvania will enforce “Paul Miller’s Law,” prohibiting drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. This legislation marks a significant step in Governor Josh …
Paul Miller’s Law: A Life-Saving Crackdown on Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Ahead of the implementation of Paul Miller’s Law, the Shapiro Administration is taking steps to combat distracted driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This initiative, spearheaded …
Tragedy Turns to Action: How Paul Miller’s Law Will Save Lives on Pennsylvania Roads Read More