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.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code to clarify the use of speed-measuring devices like LIDAR, RADAR, and radar in motion by law enforcement. It establishes specific rules regarding when these devices can be used, including limitations on convictions based on their evidence and requirements for local ordinances authorizing their use. The bill also introduces penalties for exceeding speed limits and outlines procedures for calibrating and testing these devices to ensure accuracy.
Key provisions
- Defines terms like LIDAR, RADAR, and RADAR in motion for speed enforcement purposes.
- Sets speed limits for various zones, including urban, freeway, and residential areas.
- Limits when evidence obtained through LIDAR, RADAR, or radar in motion can be used in a conviction, requiring speeds of 10+ mph or 6+ mph over the limit.
- Requires local municipalities to adopt ordinances authorizing the use of RADAR within their boundaries.
- Mandates training for law enforcement officers using RADAR.
- Establishes requirements for the calibration and testing of speed-measuring devices.
- Limits the distance within which speed timing devices can be used.
- Introduces a revenue limit for municipalities using RADAR to ensure fairness.
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Law enforcement officers
- Pennsylvania municipalities
- The Pennsylvania State Police
- Local law enforcement agencies
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Christine Tartaglione
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