4/12/16
by News Department on 04/12/16Distracted driving...
With distracted driving citations on the rise in Pennsylvania, a push continues for Senate legislation to place a ban on drivers making calls with handheld mobile devices.
Sen. Rob Teplitz, D-15, Harrisburg, said Monday that this ban is the needed next step toward achieving distraction-free driving.
His legislation would make violations a summary secondary offense with a fine of $50 for a first violation, $100 for a second violation and $150 for a third or subsequent violation.
The bill has been in the Transportation Committee since it was introduced in January 2015. Drivers are prohibited under current state law from texting while driving and wearing or using headphones or earphones while their car is in motion.
The measure contains exemptions for law enforcement and emergency service providers.
