An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; in rules of the road in general, further providing for overtaking vehicle on the left and providing for vehicles passing pedestrians on a highway; in special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for penalty for violation of subchapter; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of careless driving.
HB 1504 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify and update several traffic rules. It specifically changes how drivers may overtake vehicles on the left, adds rules for safely passing pedestrians on highways, and adjusts penalties for violations related to pedestrians and special vehicles. The bill also updates the definition of "careless driving" under general offense provisions. These changes directly affect drivers, pedestrians, and law enforcement across Pennsylvania by modifying standard road behavior and enforcement procedures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2025
Last action May 28, 2025
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Committee
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May 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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