An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration of vehicles, providing for issuance of roadable aircraft registration plates; in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for roadable aircraft; in inspection of vehicles, further providing for requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles and providing for specific vehicle inspection; and, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s vehicle laws to accommodate roadable aircraft – aircraft designed to operate both as a vehicle and an airplane. It establishes definitions for terms like ‘roadable aircraft’ and ‘N-number registration marking,’ creates a specific registration plate design for these aircraft, and outlines rules for their operation, including restrictions on takeoff and landing locations. The bill also modifies vehicle inspection requirements and clarifies the definition of ‘all-terrain vehicle’ to exclude roadable aircraft.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘roadable aircraft’ and ‘N-number registration marking’.
- Establishes a specific registration plate design for roadable aircraft.
- Outlines rules for operating roadable aircraft, including restrictions on takeoff and landing locations.
- Modifies vehicle inspection requirements, exempting roadable aircraft with N-number plates from emission inspections.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘all-terrain vehicle’ to exclude roadable aircraft.
Who is affected
- Aircraft owners
- Motor vehicle operators
- Vehicle inspection stations
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
- Federal Aviation Administration
Notable changes
- Introduces a new category of vehicle – ‘roadable aircraft’ – and associated regulations.
- Creates a specific registration plate design for roadable aircraft.
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