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, for the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude police officer and for the offense of reckless driving.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s vehicle laws to address several traffic offenses. It specifically increases penalties for operating off-road vehicles (ATVs and dirt bikes) in urban municipalities, creating a new offense with fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also clarifies and strengthens the penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and for reckless driving, particularly when involving ATVs or dirt bikes in urban areas. It defines ‘urban municipality’ and related terms to clarify the scope of these new regulations.
Key provisions
- Increases fines and potential imprisonment for operating off-road vehicles (ATVs and dirt bikes) in urban municipalities.
- Defines ‘urban municipality’ to include specific types of cities and counties.
- Clarifies and strengthens penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.
- Addresses reckless driving, particularly when involving ATVs or dirt bikes in urban areas.
- Defines ‘all-terrain vehicle’ and ‘dirt bike’ for legal purposes.
- Establishes graduated penalties for repeat offenses.
- Creates a misdemeanor charge for reckless driving involving multiple ATVs or dirt bikes in an urban area.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Residents of urban municipalities
- Police officers
- Local governments (particularly those in urban areas)
- Owners and operators of ATVs and dirt bikes
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Judith Schwank
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