An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of off-road vehicles in urban municipalities.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the rules surrounding off-road vehicles, specifically all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes, in Pennsylvania’s urban municipalities. It ensures that cities can create and enforce their own ordinances regarding these vehicles, rather than being limited by state law. The bill also prevents the state law from overriding existing local regulations. Essentially, it gives cities more control over where and how these vehicles can be operated within their boundaries.
Key provisions
- Defines the scope of the bill as relating to all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes.
- Allows urban municipalities to enact ordinances regulating or prohibiting these vehicles.
- Prevents the state from overriding local ordinances.
- Specifies that the bill does not permit operation outside of urban municipalities.
- Addresses the existing legal framework regarding vehicle operation.
Who is affected
- Urban municipalities in Pennsylvania
- Residents of urban municipalities
- Vehicle operators (specifically those using all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes)
- Local government officials
Notable changes
- Provides municipalities with greater authority to regulate off-road vehicles.
- Reinforces local control over vehicle ordinances.
- Clarifies the relationship between state and local laws regarding off-road vehicle operation.
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- Pn 3111 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joseph Hohenstein
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