On June 8, 2011, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill that would, if passed by the House and signed by Governor Corbett, ban texting while driving. It would be a primary offense. Police could stop and cite the driver for that offense independent of any other PA Motor Vehicle Law charge. Talking with a hand held cell phone would be a secondary offense.
Experienced drivers could talk using a hands-free device but drivers with learner’s permits or junior licenses would be banned from using any phone even if hands free. The proposed law also prohibits mailing, browsing the internet or instant messaging while driving.
If you or a family member have been involved in a serious motor vehicle crash, I suggest that you immediately speak to a Pennsylvania car crash lawyer. Thomas Newell, Esq. has been aggressively representing car accident victims in PA since 1981. Call 800-980-4842 to set up your free home visit. Please see NewellLaw.com for more information about his 30 years of experience.
