Committee reports resolutions marking Work Zone Awareness Week and Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Mar 24, 2026

The committee reported two resolutions recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20–24, 2026) and designating April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month; the chair cited PennDOT work-zone fatalities and noted upcoming enforcement of 'Paul Miller's Law'.

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Chairman Nielsen asked members to support House Resolution 423, which recognizes April 20–24, 2026 as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. Nielsen highlighted that 93 PennDOT employees have died in the line of duty since 1970 and urged drivers to slow down and obey work-zone signage.

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