An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.
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Overview
This bill amends the definition of "emergency vehicle" in Pennsylvania law. It expands the list of vehicles now considered emergency vehicles to include vehicles operated by fifth judicial district certified armed probation officers and vehicles owned by counties of the second class operated by those officers. This expansion clarifies which vehicles are recognized as emergency vehicles for certain purposes within the state’s vehicle code.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘emergency vehicle’ to include vehicles operated by fifth judicial district certified armed probation officers.
- Specifically includes vehicles owned by counties of the second class operated by those officers.
- Updates the definition to cover vehicles operated by county correctional institutions responding to emergencies.
- Adds vehicles operated by Philadelphia Parking Authority for enforcement purposes.
- Includes vehicles used by emergency service responders dispatched by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
- Clarifies definitions for various emergency response personnel and teams.
- Defines emergency vehicles operated by the Office of Attorney General.
Who is affected
- County correctional institutions
- Fifth Judicial District certified armed probation officers
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
- Philadelphia Parking Authority
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- Pn 3337 Html
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Benjamin Sanchez
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