An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for obedience to authorized persons directing traffic and providing for drivers in organized motorcycle processions; and, in rules of the road in general, further providing for following too closely.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to clarify rules for traffic direction, particularly regarding authorized persons directing traffic, including funeral directors and motorcycle procession drivers. It introduces specific regulations for organized motorcycle processions, outlining requirements for visual signals, right-of-way, and participation. Additionally, the bill modifies the law concerning following too closely, exempting caravans and motorcades from the rule when they are not funeral or motorcycle processions.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that authorized persons, including funeral directors and motorcycle procession drivers, must be obeyed.
- Establishes rules for organized motorcycle processions, including requirements for lighted headlamps and emergency flashers.
- Allows drivers in organized motorcycle processions to proceed through intersections if the lead vehicle did so legally.
- Specifies requirements for the size and organization of organized motorcycle processions (minimum 25 motorcycles).
- Requires notification to municipalities for planned processions.
- Mandates that a certain percentage of motorcycle drivers in a procession wear reflective vests.
- Modifies the law regarding following too closely, exempting caravans and motorcades from the rule when they are not funeral or motorcycle processions.
- Defines ‘organized motorcycle procession’ with specific criteria.
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Lynda Schlegel Culver
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