Starting June 05, 2025, Paul Miller’s Law will be in effect. This law prohibits, as a primary offense, any driver from using an interactive mobile device (IMB) while driving a motor vehicle.

The law defines interactive mobile devices (IMB) as the following;

- Handheld Wireless Telephone

- Personal Digital Assistant

- Smart Phone

- Portable / Mobile Computer

- Similar devices that can send and receive electronic data

The law also defines driving as the following;

- Operating a motor vehicle on a highway

- Anytime the vehicle is temporarily stationary due to traffic, traffic control device, or other momentary delay

In 2023, there were 11,262 crashes involving a distracted driver in Pennsylvania which resulted in 65 fatalities and 409 suspected serious injuries.

‘Paul Miller’s Law’ Effective June 5 | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania