CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police reported hundreds of citations during a recent statewide crackdown on distracted driving, days after stricter enforcement under Paul Miller’s Law took effect.
From June 8 to 10, troopers conducted “Operation Hands Off,” a three-day initiative targeting drivers using interactive mobile devices behind the wheel. The enforcement effort is part of an ongoing campaign to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety across the state.
According to PSP, the initiative resulted in 694 traffic citations and 308 warnings specifically related to violations of Paul Miller’s Law. Troopers also issued 6,013 additional traffic citations and 4,090 warnings for other offenses and made 98 DUI arrests.
Paul Miller’s Law prohibits the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving. A one-year warning period for the law ended June 5, 2026. Drivers convicted of violating the law now face a $50 fine, in addition to court costs and other fees.
During the warning period, which ran from June 5, 2025, to June 5, 2026, state police issued 1,616 warnings related to the law.
Pennsylvania also maintains a separate texting-while-driving ban, which prohibits drivers from sending, reading or writing text-based communications while a vehicle is in motion.
State police officials said enforcement efforts like Operation Hands Off will continue as part of broader initiatives aimed at preventing distracted driving and improving safety on Pennsylvania roadways.
