An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in enforcement, providing for racing and noise violations.
This bill authorizes police officers in Philadelphia to tow and impound vehicles involved in street racing, reckless driving, or excessive noise violations between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It establishes a clear process for vehicle recovery, requiring owners to pay towing fees, storage costs, and a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Owners also have the right to request an administrative hearing within 10 days to contest the impoundment, and any collected fines must be used to fund local traffic safety programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 26, 2026
Last action May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sharif Street
DDemocratic
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Picozzi
RRepublican
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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