PA TO BEGIN ENFORCING HANDHELD CELL PHONE BAN WHILE DRIVING

Pennsylvania will begin enforcing its ban on handheld cell phone use while driving on June 6, according to the Tribune-Review. Known as Paul Miller’s Law, the measure has been in effect for a year, but police have only issued warnings. Starting next month, violators can face a $50 fine. The law prohibits drivers from holding a phone or manually using it, even while stopped at red lights or stop signs. Hands-free devices are still allowed. State officials say the law is aimed at reducing distracted driving, which remains underreported but continues to contribute to crashes and fatalities across the commonwealth.