An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for mobile work zone safety enforcement systems in lane-restricted work zones; and imposing penalties.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as Josh's Law, creates a program to use mobile work zone safety enforcement systems in lane-restricted work zones across Pennsylvania. The system will be authorized for use on state highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as well as by municipalities, provided they meet specific requirements like enacting local ordinances and providing a policy statement. Drivers violating traffic signals in these zones will face a $200 fine, and the bill establishes procedures for issuing notices of violation, handling appeals, and ensuring the systems are properly maintained and operated. It also outlines revenue distribution for fines collected.
Key provisions
- Establishes a mobile work zone safety enforcement system program.
- Authorizes the Department, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and municipalities to use the system in lane-restricted work zones.
- Requires municipalities to enact local ordinances and provide a policy statement before using the system.
- Sets a $200 fine for drivers violating traffic signals in work zones using the system.
- Details procedures for issuing notices of violation, handling appeals, and maintaining system records.
- Specifies requirements for system operation, including signage and calibration.
- Establishes a process for primary police departments to review violation evidence.
- Outlines revenue distribution from fines collected.
Who is affected
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT)
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David Zimmerman
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