‘It has to be taken seriously' — New PA law will soon impact drivers
Starting June 5, law enforcement can pull over drivers spotted with a mobile phone in their hands while behind the wheel.
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That includes not just when your car is in motion, but if you're at also if you're at a red light or stop sign.
For the first year of enforcement, drivers will only be given a written warning.
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But after that, the penalty is a summary offense with a $50 fine, along with court costs and fees.
'Everybody thinks, 'I'm just going to look down at my phone, or I'm just going to send a quick text, nothing could happen,' but that's exactly when things do happen. It is distracted driving, and we don't want anybody distracted when they're on the road,' said Elizabeth Hirz, Erie County District Attorney. 'And we want to make sure that they understand that this is something people can't be casual about, and it has to be taken seriously.'
According to the law, the only time you're permitted to use your device in your vehicle is when you're fully pulled over and your car is stationary when using your phone.
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