Inside the decade-long fight to ban cellphone use while driving in Pennsylvania. Advocates say it’s long overdue.

Pennsylvania is behind the curve on this. All states surrounding Pennsylvania — from Ohio to New Jersey — have already made cellphone use while driving a primary offense. Read More

New Pennsylvania law would require hands-free cellphone use while driving

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A bill making its way through Harrisburg is calling for no more handheld cellphone use while driving ... take lives. Currently, you can answer and talk on your phone as ... Read More

Pennsylvania May Ban Cellphone Use While Driving

(TNS) — A divided state House on Tuesday passed a bill that would have Pennsylvania do something all its nearby neighbors have done — ban the use ... driving. "We need to make sure we take the ... Read More

Opinion: Distracted drivers should put down cell phones

Distracted driving is anything that takes our eyes, hands or mind away from the task of driving a car. But it’s not surprising that mobile devices remain the biggest distraction for drivers, whether ... Read More

Total ban on mobile phone use while driving is the safest option

While mobile phones ... they could be banned from driving and get a maximum fine of £1,000 (£2,500 if they are driving a lorry or bus). The law, however, does not prohibit the use of hands ... Read More

Local Opinion

Distracted driving is a topic I’ve been focused on since cell phones first ... save so many more lives if we could just be thoughtful and attentive and follow the law. This year, our county ... Read More

Distracted driving law off to promising start

DeWine stated in a recent news release, “Most distracted driving can be attributed to cellphone use ... themselves about the law and the dangers of holding their phone while driving. Read More

Pennsylvania bill would ban using cellphones while driving

(WHTM)– A bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s distracted driving laws is advancing. The House Transportation Committee voted 19 to 6 on the Senate-passed bill that would prohibit the use of ... Read More

King William schools to start banning cell phone use

KING WILLIAM — King William County Public Schools will start banning all cell phone use by students during instructional time starting next week. The stricter cell phone policy was backed by the ... Read More

Police remind drivers, motorcyclists to use caution after fatal crash Wednesday

18—After a motorcycle crash left one dead Wednesday night, law enforcement and safety officials are reminding drivers and motorcyclists ... bikers to always use their blinkers, use the ... Read More