Just days after Paul Miller’s Law took effect, the Pennsylvania State Police conducted a statewide enforcement initiative aimed at deterring the use of interactive mobile devices while driving.
From June 8 – 10, PSP conducted Operation Hands Off, where Troopers cracked down on distracted drivers across the Commonwealth as part of their ongoing effort to reduce crashes, prevent fatalities, and ensure everyone can travel our Commonwealth roadways safely.
The three-day initiative resulted in 694 traffic citations and 308 warnings related to Paul Miller’s Law, as well as:
- 6,013 other traffic citations.
- 4,090 other warnings.
- 98 DUI arrests.
Table 1: 2026 Operation Hands Off (Pennsylvania Vehicle Code 3316.1)
| Year | Traffic Citations | Warnings |
| 2026 (3 days) | 694 | 308 |
Table 1: 2026 Operation Hands Off (All Other Violations)
| Year | Other Traffic Citations | Other Warnings | DUI Arrests |
| 2026 (3 days) | 6,013 | 4,090 | 98
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Paul Miller’s Law 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 their phones to alert authorities in the event of an emergency and use hands-free technology to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.
The law’s warning period ended on June 5, 2026, and now, drivers convicted of using a hand-held device while driving will receive a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees. During the one-year warning period (June 5, 2025 – June 5, 2026), PSP issued 1,616 warnings.
Pennsylvania also enforces a texting-while-driving ban that prohibits drivers from using mobile devices to send, read, or write text-based communications while their vehicle is in motion.
