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Pennsylvania Phone & Distracted Driving Laws

Whether handheld phone use and texting are banned for all drivers, additional restrictions on minors, and first-offense fines.

Handheld phone — banned for all drivers?

no

Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 5: Anti-Texting Law

Texting — banned for all drivers?

yes

Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 5: Anti-Texting Law

Hands-free also banned for minors?

no

Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 5: Anti-Texting Law

First-offense fine

$50

Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 5: Anti-Texting Law

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