DMVZoneBlogPhone fines under Paul Miller's Law began June 5, 2026, Pittsburgh turned on red-light cameras, and camera programs in work zones and Philadelphia keep growing. The changes in one place.
The big change for Pennsylvania drivers in 2026 was the end of the warning period for Paul Miller's Law: since June 5, holding a phone while driving brings a $50 fine plus costs. Pittsburgh also began red-light camera enforcement, with fines capped at $100.
Pennsylvania tends to change driving rules in steps: a law passes, a warning period follows, and enforcement starts a year later. That is why 2026 felt like the year things got real, even though most of these laws were signed earlier.
Camera fines carry no points, but an officer can still stop you in the same place. An officer's ticket for speeding in an active work zone can bring points and a 15-day suspension.
When did Pennsylvania start fining drivers under Paul Miller's Law?
Answer: C. The law took effect June 5, 2025 with warnings. Fines began June 5, 2026.
What is the most a Pittsburgh red-light camera fine can be under state law?
Answer: B. State law caps red-light camera fines at $100.
How fast must a car go before a Pennsylvania speed camera can issue a violation?
Answer: C. Cameras cannot issue a violation unless the vehicle is at least 11 mph over the limit.
No. They go to the vehicle owner as a fine and carry no points.
Yes. The older texting-while-driving ban remains alongside Paul Miller's Law.
PennDOT posts current locations on its work zone camera website, and every camera zone has signs ahead of it.
Checked against these pages on November 12, 2026. Laws change, so open the source before you rely on a number.
Rules and fees change. Always confirm the details with the official Pennsylvania DMV or motor vehicle agency before you act. DMVZone practice questions are written to teach the rules and are not copies of the real test.
PennDOT's point values for speeding, stop signs, school buses and more, what happens at 6 and 11 points, and how 3 points come off every clean year.
How Pennsylvania's automated work zone speed cameras work, when they ticket, what each violation costs, and why a camera ticket is different from a trooper's ticket.
Pennsylvania has no pay-to-erase online traffic school. Points come off through clean time, a special point exam, or Driver Improvement School once you reach 6. Drivers 55+ can earn an insurance discount.