Paul Miller was killed in July of 2010, when a distracted tractor trailer driver crashed head-on into his car.
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14 years after that tragic day for the Miller family, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Senate Bill 37.
The Paul Miller Law prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving or stopped at traffic.
On June 5th, the local law enforcement reminded Erie County drivers to put down your phone when behind the wheel of your vehicle.
The E.P.D. Motorcycle Unit had five of their eight officers out patrolling East 28 and East Avenue on Friday.
For the entire day, they issued 58 citations including 41 cell phone violations.
The operation also led to individuals driving without a license and cars that were not inspected.
Under Paul Miller’s Law, drivers can still use their phones to alert emergency responders and, if they are using hands-free technology, to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.