State warns drivers: Put down phone or face penalties

State warns drivers: Put down phone or face penalties

FRANKFORT — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Kentuckians are being reminded by state highway safety officials to drive distraction-free to keep themselves and others safe on the road. As part of this month’s awareness efforts, a high-visibility enforcement campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” will run April 6–13 to reduce distracted driving through increased enforcement and public education. Over the past decade, distra…

PA Drivers Reminded To Put Down Phone While Driving Or Pay Fine Starting In June – Ellwood City, PA news

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reminding Pennsylvanians to put down the phone while driving or they will be forced to pay a fine starting June 5, 2026. In 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Paul Miller’s Law, which prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other delays. Drivers can still use