Posted: 2:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
HARRISBURG —
The state House passed legislation Monday that would make it a primary offense to text while driving, meaning that police could pull a driver over if they spot that person texting. The driver would then face a $50 fine.
Pennsylvania is one of the few remaining states without a law banning texting behind the wheel.
The House bill allows talking on cell devices while driving, whether hands-free or not.
The bill now returns to the Senate before it can become law. The Senate was expected to vote on the bill Tuesday.