Transportation (Vehicle Registration)

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 735: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance.

SB 735 amends Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code concerning chemical testing for driving under the influence (DUI). It expands the types of impairment for which other evidence can be introduced in DUI cases to explicitly include drugs alone, or drugs in combination with alcohol. A key provision allows testimony from a certified "drug recognition expert" to be admissible as evidence of impairment in judicial proceedings. This bill defines what constitutes a "drug recognition expert" and directly affects drivers suspected of impairment and the legal process for DUI cases.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands DUI enforcement to include drug impairment evidence, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations per bill's focus on chemical testing and impairment definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 971: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibitions in specified places.

HB 971 prohibits vehicles from stopping, standing, or parking in designated bicycle lanes, with an exception for temporarily stopping to avoid emergency vehicles. This rule directly affects drivers who might park or stop in bicycle lanes, such as in urban areas or near bike paths. The bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code (Title 75) by adding this specific prohibition to the existing "rules of the road" section. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking in bicycle lanes to enhance cyclist safety and road usability, directly strengthening transportation safety standards within vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 709: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for motor carrier parking space tax credit.

HB 709 creates a tax credit for businesses that provide free, publicly accessible parking spaces for trucks (motor carriers) on eligible property. To qualify, businesses must create at least five designated parking spaces (each 10 feet wide by 80 feet long, with concrete or asphalt) on property that is at least three acres, zoned commercial or industrial, within one mile of a designated highway corridor (Tier 1 or Tier 2). The property must also include adequate lighting and a public bathroom. Businesses must maintain these parking spaces and their operations in Pennsylvania for five years to receive the credit. The credit can be applied against certain tax liabilities under Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for qualifying businesses, reducing tax liability and aligning with tax relief support indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates tax credit for truck parking infrastructure near highways, improving commercial transportation logistics and highway corridor accessibility per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 696: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for special speed limitations.

Senate Bill 696 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code regarding special speed limitations in school zones. The bill clarifies that the 15 miles per hour speed limit within a school zone can be enforced during regular school hours. This enforcement is permissible regardless of whether students are allowed to walk to and from the school located within that zone. The change aims to ensure consistent application of school zone speed limits based on a school's operational hours, affecting drivers in those areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies school zone speed enforcement to enhance road safety, aligning with transportation safety standards per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 1633: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for shared electric low-speed scooters; and imposing penalties.

HB 1633 establishes regulations for shared electric low-speed scooters in Pennsylvania. It allows certain cities (second-class, second-class A, or third-class) to create programs with scooter companies, requiring safety rules like a 15 mph speed limit, mandatory nighttime lighting, and prohibitions on use on freeways or sidewalks in business districts. Companies must carry $2 million in liability insurance and provide complaint hotlines for abandoned scooters. The bill directly affects participating cities, scooter operators, and riders using these scooters.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes safety regulations for electric scooters (15 mph limit, lighting, insurance) promoting safe shared mobility as sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2025

SB 924: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits.

SB 924 establishes a 35-mile-per-hour maximum speed limit for all dirt and gravel roads in Pennsylvania. This rule applies directly to all drivers traveling on such roads, setting a specific speed limit where no explicit default existed previously under state vehicle code. The bill amends Title 75 of Pennsylvania’s vehicle regulations to add this provision as a new subsection (1.3) under speed limits. It will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes 35 mph speed limit on dirt/gravel roads to enhance road safety, directly addressing transportation safety standards in vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 23, 2025

SB 953: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for SEPTA projects.

SB 953 requires the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to submit one or more transportation projects involving public-private partnerships to the board within 90 days of the law's effective date. It directly affects SEPTA by creating a procedural obligation for project submissions under public-private partnership frameworks. The bill amends Pennsylvania’s transportation code to establish this timeline, with the law taking effect 60 days after enactment. This is a procedural change focused on administrative requirements, not policy substance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires SEPTA to submit public-private partnership transportation projects within 90 days, creating procedural framework for infrastructure development and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 23, 2025

SB 954: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program.

SB 954 amends Pennsylvania's transportation code to establish new performance standards for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The bill requires the state transportation department to create minimum criteria focused on reducing fare evasion, improving public-private transportation partnerships, and optimizing bus routes. These standards will be based on SEPTA's past performance and comparisons with similar transit authorities. Failure to meet these criteria would trigger specific procedures outlined in the bill, though the exact consequences are referenced to another section. The bill directly affects SEPTA's operations but does not change funding or create new programs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes performance standards for SEPTA to improve efficiency, reduce fare evasion, and optimize routes under sustainable mobility framework, directly advancing public transit operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1295: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for general requirements for school buses; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for width of vehicles.

HB 1295 allows Pennsylvania school buses to install extended stop signal arms on the left side, with specific size limits: the front extension cannot exceed 78 inches from the vehicle's left side (minimum 36 inches above ground), and the rear extension cannot exceed 32 inches (also minimum 36 inches above ground). These extensions must include flashing red lights and are permitted only when the bus is stopped for loading or unloading students. The bill permits these extended arms to temporarily exceed standard vehicle width limits during such stops. The Department of Transportation will create implementing regulations for this change, which takes effect in 60 days.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances school bus safety with extended stop arms and flashing lights during student loading/unloading, directly improving vehicle safety regulations in transportation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 291: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for additional parking regulations.

HB 291, also known as "Susan's and Emily's Law," updates Pennsylvania's parking rules to better protect pedestrians and cyclists. It requires vehicles parked next to pedestrian plazas or bike lanes to position their wheels within 12 inches of the buffer zone between the lane and curb, aligned with traffic flow. The bill also clarifies disability parking rules, allowing local governments to restrict access to specific vehicles or license plates and charge reasonable fees while complying with federal disability law. Violations of the new pedestrian/bike lane parking rules carry a $15 fine, while disability parking violations can result in fines of $50-$300.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 291 enhances transportation safety by mandating parking alignment near bike lanes/pedestrian zones to protect cyclists/pedestrians, directly aligning with safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Vehicle Registration

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