An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in turnpike, further providing for electronic toll collection.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill restricts the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission from sending text messages to drivers regarding unpaid tolls. Specifically, it prohibits sending texts about unpaid fees, links to payment websites, potential collection actions, or enforcement actions, except in limited circumstances such as to a collection agency or to drivers who have consented to receive texts through a commission-approved app. The bill also sets a 60-day timeframe for implementation.
Key provisions
- The Turnpike Commission cannot send text messages about unpaid toll charges.
- The Turnpike Commission cannot provide links to payment websites via text.
- The Turnpike Commission cannot send text messages about potential collection actions.
- The Turnpike Commission cannot send text messages about enforcement actions.
- Text messages are permitted to collection agencies.
- Text messages are permitted to drivers who have consented to receive them.
- Text messages are permitted through a commission-approved mobile phone application.
- The act takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Turnpike drivers
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
- Motor vehicle owners
- Individuals subject to toll charges
Notable changes
- Limits the Turnpike Commission's ability to use text messaging for toll-related communications.
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