Governor Josh Shapiro says he plans to sign a just-passed bill prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.
Both chambers of the General Assembly passed the measure this week.
State Representative Ed Nielson talked about why the bill is now necessary in Pennsylvania.
“Now, when someone sees it in your hand, it’s a problem,” said Nielson. “So, technology has led us to this direction to make it a stronger law to get phones out of people’s hands while they’re driving, make our roads safer here in PA.”
The current law only applies to those who are texting while driving. This new bill bans the use of a using your hand-held phone altogether, while driving.
Police will issue a summary offense with a $50 fine to drivers after a 12-month warning period, but no points would be added to their license.