Committee reports resolutions marking Work Zone Awareness Week and Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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Summary
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'.
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.
The committee also reported House Resolution 439 designating April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Nielsen referenced the recent enactment of "Paul Miller's Law," noting that starting June 6, 2026 police will move from issuing warnings to issuing violations and fines for handheld device use while driving. Chairman Benninghoff, citing senior-driver training, emphasized that distracted driving remains a top safety concern. Both resolutions were reported from committee with no negative votes recorded in the transcript.
The resolutions are ceremonial but timed to spring roadwork and the rollout of enhanced distracted-driving enforcement.
