Source: US State of Pennsylvania
May 27, 2025 – Harrisburg, PA
ADVISORY – DAUPHIN COUNTY – Shapiro Administration to Remind Drivers to Put Down the Phone, ‘Paul Miller’s Law’ Effective June 5
Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) will gather with Senator Rosemary Brown and national advocate Eileen Miller to urge drivers to put down the phone while driving ahead of the effective date for “Paul Miller’s Law.” This new law makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving.
There will be a demonstration of the dangers of distracted driving with the use of a driving simulator. Media are invited to use the simulator to safely experience the potential consequences of texting while driving.
WHO:
Mike Carroll, PennDOT Secretary
Major Robert Krol, Director, Bureau of Patrol, PSP
Michael Humphreys, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner
Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer, PA Turnpike
Senator Rosemary Brown
Eileen Miller, National Advocate & Paul Miller, Jr.’s mother
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 AM
WHERE:
Capitol Media Center
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Room 01 East Wing
RSVP:
Media interested in attending should RSVP with the name of reporter/photographer to jkuntch@pa.gov.