# Pennsylvania Cops Ticketed Nearly 700 Drivers For Holding A Phone In 72 Hours

> During the first week of June, a new law went into effect in Pennsylvania. Police now have the legal authority to pull drivers over simply for holding a phone while behind the wheel.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/pennsylvania-hands-free-law-2/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a32b268de814794a0d7086a)
- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #drivers #holding #pennsylvania #phone #cops #hours #nearly #ticketed
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