Blog: Traffic Violation

Can You Hold Your Phone at a Red Light in Pennsylvania?

Jul 30, 2026

Generally, no. Under Pennsylvania’s hands-free driving law, drivers cannot hold or otherwise use an interactive mobile device in a prohibited way while temporarily stopped at a red light, sitting in traffic, or experiencing another momentary delay, subject to a narrow emergency-use exception. Let’s say you are sitting at a red light in Pittsburgh. Traffic is backed up. Your phone buzzes. Maybe it is your boss, your spouse, your child, a navigation alert, or the person...

Pulled Over for Reckless Driving in Pennsylvania? What to Do Next

Apr 24, 2026

Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror can make your stomach drop. If you are pulled over in Pittsburgh or anywhere else in Western Pennsylvania and an officer tells you that you are being cited for reckless driving, the stop can feel much more serious than an ordinary traffic ticket. You may immediately start wondering how serious the charge is, what it could mean for your license, and whether one traffic stop could create problems...