SB 542 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.

SB 542 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to change how speeding offenses are handled. It specifies that drivers using speed timing devices (like radar) won't get license points for speeding less than 10 mph over the limit, except in school zones or work zones. The bill also clarifies rules for police using speed enforcement devices, requiring training for local officers and specific signage, while creating a 15-day license suspension for speeding 11+ mph over limits in active work zones. These changes directly affect drivers receiving speeding tickets and law enforcement agencies using speed timing technology.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 4, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025
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