HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania motorcycle operators can now legally wear headsets, earphones, or protective headgear with built-in listening devices in both ears under a measure signed into law Wednesday.

The state legislature approved House Bill 646, which updates a section of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes related to the use of hearing impairment devices.

The previous statute limited motorcycle riders to a headset that provided sound through only one ear for use with a cell phone or other communication device.

The new law permits riders to use "one or more headphones or earphones or protective headgear with these built-in capabilities," recognizing the widespread adoption of wireless and Bluetooth technology by motorcyclists.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Zachary Mako, receive

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