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September 4, 2024 | 9:26 AM

To get people to put down their phones while driving, make it a game, Penn study suggests

Changing human behavior around phone use can be hard, but Penn researchers found that competition, rewards and regular feedback works.
By Nicole Leonard/WHYY
May 10, 2024 | 9:18 AM

Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press
April 11, 2024 | 4:36 PM

Better put that cell phone down: Distracted driving bill passes state House

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

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February 6, 2023 | 9:53 AM

PennDOT is looking for feedback on driving behaviors

By Julia Zenkevich/WESA
December 14, 2022 | 5:25 AM

Study: Over half of car crash victims had drugs or alcohol in their systems

“We also are concerned that nearly 20% of road users tested positive for two or more drugs, including alcohol.”

By The Associated Press
September 16, 2022 | 3:07 PM

Pa. drivers could start buying custom license plates online under a House-approved bill

Pennsylvania drivers could have their pick of new license plate designs under a bill the state House is moving forward. 

By Sam Dunklau
August 3, 2022 | 6:14 PM

Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls will increase – again – starting next year

The five-member Turnpike Commission approved an across-the-board fee hike for the 15th time in a row.
By Sam Dunklau
January 15, 2020 | 5:22 PM

State House votes to stop drivers’ use of handheld phones

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
November 29, 2019 | 3:11 AM

Pa. Turnpike joins partnership to push safe driving habits

The public education campaign will focus on the consequences associated with distracted driving and how to prevent it.
By The Associated Press
April 16, 2019 | 7:06 PM

Billboard designed by midstate teen urges drivers not to text

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania
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