Pennsylvania permits the use of handheld cell phones. A ban on texting takes effect March, 8, 2012.
The fine for violating Pennsylvania’s texting laws will be $50. Pennsylvania’s texting law is categorized as a “primary” law. A primary law means that an officer can pull you over for the offense without having to witness some other violation. That is, the officer sees you texting and issues a citation.
Read more about Pennsylvania’s texting law ban.
