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3 Traffic Laws Every PA Driver Needs to Know

As a driver in Pennsylvania, it’s your responsibility to know and obey the rules of the road. If you’re new to the Keystone State or you’re planning to pass through as part of a trip, you still need to follow Pennsylvania’s state-specific traffic laws. Read on to learn more about three traffic laws everyone in Pennsylvania needs to know.

  • Daniel’s Law. Texting and driving isn’t just a dangerous combination—it can also be deadly. Honoring motorcyclist Daniel Gallatin, who lost his life as a result of distracted driving in 2013, Daniel’s Law increases the penalties and fines for distracted drivers involved in fatal accidents. When you drive through Pennsylvania, keep your cell phone out of arm’s reach. If you were struck by a driver who was distracted by his or her cell phone, contact a car accident attorney in Philadelphia as soon as it’s safe for you to do so.
  • Ignition interlock devices. Certain drivers convicted of a DUI offense, who are residents of Pennsylvania, must now install an ignition interlock system on each car they operate. These systems prevent the DUI offender from operating a motor vehicle before they provide a breath sample (proving that they are below the legal limit). The new law went into effect in August of 2017.
  • Child passenger safety laws. If you have a small child, you’ll need to make sure he or she is secure before you hit the road. Under Pennsylvania’s Child Passenger Safety Law, children under the age of two must be buckled into a rear-facing car seat for any and all trips.

If you’ve been involved in an accident, don’t panic. Contact the team of auto and truck accident lawyers in Philadelphia at (855) 822-6783. We’ll help you determine the next best steps in your case with a free, no obligation consultation. 

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