Northwestern Pennsylvania’s largest city may ban cell phone use by drivers.
Erie City Council had scheduled a public hearing Wednesday morning and could vote on preliminary approval of the ordinance afterward. The ordinance would have to be ratified by a second vote then signed by the mayor to take effect.
The ordinance bans talking, texting or e-mailing on cell phones by anyone driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle in the city. Offenders would pay a fine of $150 to $300 that would be discounted to $75 if paid within 10 days.
The ordinance would make cell phone use a “secondary” offense, meaning drivers couldn’t be stopped for using a cell phone but could be cited if they were using a cell phone during another traffic offense.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Insurer to Appeal Restaurants’ Win in North Carolina COVID Business Interruption Case 
Auto Insurance Claims Satisfaction Continued to Rise During Pandemic 
Election Security: Retailers Board Up Stores Amid Fears Over More Civil Unrest 
Startup Personal Lines Insurer Root Looking to Raise $604 Million in IPO 
