Transportation (Traffic Safety)

passed · Pennsylvania · House May 6, 2026

HR 439: A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to promote safe driving habits. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal recognition to encourage drivers to avoid distractions like texting and talking while operating vehicles. It highlights statistics on distracted driving crashes and fatalities to raise public awareness about the dangers. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to focus on the road and discuss the risks of distracted driving with their families.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes distracted driving awareness to enhance transportation safety by encouraging safe driving habits and reducing accidents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 1237: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits, providing for maximum speed limits enforced by local law enforcement officers with RADAR and further providing for speed timing devices; and imposing penalties.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to clarify definitions of speed-measuring technology, including LIDAR, RADAR, and other electronic devices, while establishing new rules for when local law enforcement can use these tools to enforce speed limits. It requires that convictions based on speed measurements from these devices only apply when the recorded speed is at least 10 miles per hour over the limit, or 6 miles per hour over if the limit exceeds 55 mph, with stricter rules applying in school zones and work zones. The legislation also mandates that local police departments must adopt ordinances authorizing RADAR use, that officers complete approved training before using these devices, and that they operate from clearly marked vehicles visible to the public. Additionally, the bill restricts the use of speed-measuring devices to time vehicles within 500 feet of certain speed limit signs, except in designated zones like school areas and work zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by clarifying speed measurement technology rules and establishing consistent enforcement standards for speed limits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2336: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license.

This bill requires drivers under 18 in Pennsylvania to view educational materials about distracted driving and work zone safety before taking their junior driver's license exam. It also mandates that the driver's license test include at least one question about safe driving in work zones and adds a corresponding section to the official driver's manual. The law applies to all minors seeking a junior license, including those applying for motorcycle permits. These changes aim to improve safety awareness during the licensing process without altering existing permit requirements or testing procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring distracted driving and work zone safety education for junior drivers, improving overall road safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2219: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for display of registration plate, for antique, classic and collectible plates, for personal organization registration plates, providing for arts registration plate, for Fish PA plate and for mental health registration plate, further providing for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate and for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, providing for special plates for recipients of Vice Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of commendation medals and for special plates for recipients of achievement medals; in fees, further providing for payments to special funds; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of use of registration plate flipping device.

HB 2219 prohibits the use of devices that obscure or alter license plates on vehicles, including manual or electronic "flipping" devices and tinted covers. It specifically bans devices designed to hide plates from view, switch between plates, or interfere with traffic enforcement systems like red light cameras and electronic toll systems. Violating this law carries a $2,000 fine for possession, operation, or distribution of such devices. The bill directly affects drivers who use these devices to avoid traffic enforcement or tolls, and it prevents double-charging for the same offense under related vehicle registration laws. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits license plate obscuring devices to enhance traffic enforcement and safety, directly supporting transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2230: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in traffic-control devices, further providing for obedience to traffic-control devices.

HB 2230 amends Pennsylvania's traffic laws to hold GPS navigation providers liable if their systems fail to warn commercial drivers about active traffic-control devices (like stop signs or signals), causing violations. Specifically, if a commercial driver violates traffic rules due to a GPS system not explicitly noting a traffic device, the GPS provider faces a $2,000 civil penalty per violation. This applies to companies offering GPS navigation software, satellite apps, or internet-based mapping services. The law targets providers' responsibility to alert drivers to traffic-control devices, not the drivers' liability.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes civil penalties on GPS providers for failing to warn commercial drivers about traffic devices, enhancing road safety compliance and reducing violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 1154: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to registration of vehicles, providing for open safety recall notice.

SB 1154 requires Pennsylvania's vehicle registration department to check for open safety recalls before issuing or renewing vehicle registrations. If a recall is active, the department must include a notice with registration materials directing owners to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website and explaining that repairs can be done at no cost at a manufacturer-approved location. The bill also mandates that recall information be included in mailed renewal notices and displayed on the online registration portal with a direct link to check recall status. Additionally, the department must conduct public awareness campaigns about vehicle recalls at least twice yearly via social media, email, and website updates. This affects all Pennsylvania vehicle owners during registration or renewal processes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety recall checks during vehicle registration, directing owners to free repairs and enhancing road safety standards per vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 15, 2025

HB 2101: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for initiation of suspension of operating privilege.

This bill requires Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation to initiate a driver's license suspension within six months of a court's sentencing for offenses that trigger suspension. If the suspension isn't started within that timeframe, it becomes unenforceable by the department or courts. It directly affects drivers convicted of offenses like DUI or reckless driving that lead to license suspensions. The law ensures timely enforcement by setting a clear deadline, preventing indefinite delays in suspension processing. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnsures timely enforcement of license suspensions for DUI/reckless driving, directly strengthening transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2073: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for disqualification; in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for obedience to traffic-control devices; and imposing penalties.

HB 2073 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to increase penalties for commercial drivers who disobey traffic-control devices like stop signs or traffic lights. A commercial driver faces a lifetime disqualification from operating commercial vehicles for a third or subsequent violation. For each violation, the driver must pay a $1,000 fine for a first offense or $5,000 for subsequent offenses, and their employer must pay an additional $1,000 (first offense) or $5,000 (subsequent offenses). Fines collected under this law will partially fund the Public Transportation Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for commercial drivers violating traffic signals, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of traffic-control devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 742: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for vendor-designed registration plates; and establishing the Pennsylvania State Police Traffic Safety Enhancement Restricted Account.

Senate Bill 742 would allow Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to contract with a private vendor for the design, marketing, and sale of custom registration plates. Vehicle owners would be able to purchase these vendor-designed plates online for motorcycles, passenger cars, or light trucks. The bill establishes fees for these plates, with a portion of the revenue supporting the Pennsylvania State Police Traffic Safety Enhancement Restricted Account. This account would fund equipment and supplies for the Pennsylvania State Police to enhance traffic safety efforts. PennDOT would be responsible for approving plate designs to ensure they meet reflectivity and readability standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new fees for vendor-designed plates, directing revenue to traffic safety account, thus funding public safety through dedicated revenue stream.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds traffic safety via vendor plate fees, directly advancing transportation safety programs under the Pennsylvania State Police account.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 509: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits, providing for maximum speed limits enforced by local law enforcement officers with RADAR and further providing for speed timing devices; and imposing penalties.

SB 509 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify speed enforcement rules for radar, laser (LIDAR), and other speed-measuring devices. It requires that evidence from these devices can only be used to convict drivers who exceed speed limits by 10 mph (or 6 mph on roads over 55 mph), with exceptions for school zones and work zones. The bill also sets new rules for local police using radar, mandating municipal ordinances, officer training, visible patrol vehicles, and warning signs before enforcement begins. This directly affects drivers (through stricter evidence standards), local law enforcement (through new operational requirements), and municipalities (requiring ordinance adoption).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies speed enforcement to prevent minor speeding convictions, requiring officer training and visible patrols, enhancing road safety standards without restricting infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

Track