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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘It has to be taken seriously' — New PA law will soon impact drivers
A bipartisan bill known as Paul Miller's Law will further ban distracted driving throughout Pennsylvania. Starting June 5, law enforcement can pull over drivers spotted with a mobile phone in their hands while behind the wheel. Paul Miller Law goes into effect soon, here's what to know 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. PSP warns of potential traffic delays caused by motorcade on Friday 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. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Eastside Coalition hosts crime watch meeting for community safety
The public came together Thursday evening to hear the latest on a key safety initiative. The Eastside Grassroots Coalition hosted its neighborhood crime watch meeting Thursday evening to promote unity and awareness. A variety of community members, such as the Erie County District Attorney, sheriff's deputies, and members of Erie City Council were at the meeting to hear feedback from residents. The meeting also discussed their Crime Watch app and website that lets community members reach out about any safety concerns facing our area. 'So we put as much information as we can on there, we're always building and we appreciate just the public communicating through that, connecting, it's all about connecting with the community,' said Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz. For more information on the program, you can contact the Erie County District Attorney's Office or Detective Jen Nolan's office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
