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Fines begin Friday for those caught holding cell phones while driving
- New fines begin Friday under Paul Miller's Law as drivers cannot hold cellphones while driving in Pennsylvania.
- The law is a primary offense, allowing traffic stops for cellphone use alone, with hands-free use still allowed.
- Operation Yellow Jacket will place state troopers in construction zones to observe for violations and communicate with nearby units.
- Fines for violations in active work zones are automatically doubled under state law.
- PennDOT reports 1,393 work zone crashes last year with 12 deaths and 49 serious injuries.
- Armstrong County hosts multiple active projects along Route 422, Route 85, and Route 28.
- Commercial driver’s license holders will have a citation under the law added to their driving record.
- Authorities urge drivers to obey speed limits, wear seatbelts, and avoid distractions near work zones.
- The updated enforcement aligns with increased penalties for traffic infractions in active work zones.
- State police will use PennDOT vehicles to monitor and stop violators in work zones as part of enforcement.
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