Phone down, eyes on road: New law goes into effect in June

WEST READING, Pa. – Across Berks County and beyond, the message is clear: Phones down, eyes on the road.

It’s part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it comes just two months before Paul Miller’s Law officially takes effect across Pennsylvania on June 5.

“The whole goal is to prevent motorists from using their mobile devices, cell phones and such — from texting, calling, or using social media. The whole goal is to prevent that so we have a safer roadway,” said Officer Matthew Rich with the Cumru Township Police Department…

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