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Ban on drivers texting begins

HARRISBURG — Chronic texters beware: There’s one more way for Pennsylvania to make you pay.

A ban on texting while driving is now in effect, carrying a $50 fine. The new law went into effect today.

The new law pertains to phones, computers or other devices that can send texts, emails or similar messages.

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