12/17/07-A bill in the House that has been put on hold until next year is intended to help limit distractions in highway work zones.
Sponsored by Rep. Robert Donatucci, D-Philadelphia, HB1314 remained in the House Transportation Committee when lawmakers started wrapping up the 2007 regular session. It can be brought back for consideration there during the session that begins Jan. 1.
The bill would prohibit hand-held cell phone use where construction workers are present.
Violators would face $100 fines. Offenses would not be moving violations unless the driver is involved in a wreck.

6/21/07-A bill in the House Transportation Committee is intended to help limit distractions in highway work zones.
Sponsored by Rep. Robert Donatucci, D-Philadelphia, HB1314 would prohibit hand-held cell phone use where construction workers are present. Violators would face $100 fines. Offenses would not be moving violations unless the driver is involved in a wreck.
For bill status, call (717) 787-6732.