06/04/2026
Attention all motorists: Paul Miller’s Law goes into effect June 5!
What does that even mean?
Simply put, unless you’re calling 911, any use of interactive electronic handheld devices is now considered a primary offense. If you have a phone in your hand, we can stop you.
Say what?
Effective Friday, the Pennsylvania is motor vehicle code permits police to pull you over and issue a citation if you’re using your phone, tablet, etc. This prohibition includes when stopped at a light or stopped in traffic.
The measure, which was signed into law by Gov. Shapiro last year is punishable by a $50 fine and associated court costs. Its intention is to cut down on distracted driving.
To be clear: talking via Bluetooth through your car speakers is fine.
Pulling over to the side of the road to talk to text while still behind the wheel is perfectly fine too.
(Having earbuds in isn’t a great idea either, but that’s a whole separate issue and just as dangerous an issue as the one this law addresses)
What’s not acceptable is not having two hands on the wheel.
Friday marks the one-year grace and educational period established following the Governor signing the provision into law.
See the link below for more!
Information on Pennsylvania Laws. Find Acts on General Legislation Approved and how an act affected other legislation
