DISTRACTED DRIVING CRACKDOWN The penalty for using a mobile device while driving is a $50 fine, beginning June 5. The distracted driving legislation, known as Paul Miller’s Law, went into effect last year, with a written warning penalty for the first 12 months.

Drivers are not permitted to use a mobile device, even when stopped at a red light or stop sign. The ban does not include the use of GPS devices or electronic systems built into the dashboard of a vehicle. You also may use your cellphone to dial 911 while driving in the event of an emergency.

OPERATION LEGO: BUILDING WITH COPS Monday afternoons, June 15, 22 and 29, from 1-2 p.m. at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Kids entering grades 2-5 are invited to build LEGOs with Mt. Lebanon police officers in a fun and casual setting. Register online at mtlebanonlibrary.org.

TOP COP Mt. Lebanon Police Chief Jason Haberman has been named 2026 president of the Western PA Chiefs of Police Association. Since 1947, the professional organization has connected law enforcement leaders from 21 counties in the commonwealth.

CAR SEAT CHECK Even experienced parents can have trouble with car seat installation. As a certified fitting station through the Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project, MRTSA offers free car seat checks and can teach you how to properly install and use your car seat, booster seat and seat belts. Call 412-344-5111 to schedule an appointment.

GETTING RID OF LITHIUM BATTERIES  Never put lithium batteries in household trash or recycling bins. Doing so may result in fires in waste bins, collection trucks and landfills. Improper disposal also can be an environmental hazard.

Used lithium batteries should be disposed of safely by:

• Covering the terminals with clear tape or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag.

• Storing used batteries in a cool, dry place and in a non-conductive container (like plastic) until you can take them to a recycler.

• Taking the batteries to an authorized recycling dropoff location or, if appropriate, return them to the manufacturer.

More information and recycling locations at mtlebanon.org/recycling.

PACE YOURSELF Avoid aggressive driving and unsafe maneuvering. Be extra cautious when backing up, and look for pedestrians. Share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians and be especially vigilant at crosswalks and intersections. Never pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk.