Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 1237: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits, providing for maximum speed limits enforced by local law enforcement officers with RADAR and further providing for speed timing devices; and imposing penalties.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to clarify definitions of speed-measuring technology, including LIDAR, RADAR, and other electronic devices, while establishing new rules for when local law enforcement can use these tools to enforce speed limits. It requires that convictions based on speed measurements from these devices only apply when the recorded speed is at least 10 miles per hour over the limit, or 6 miles per hour over if the limit exceeds 55 mph, with stricter rules applying in school zones and work zones. The legislation also mandates that local police departments must adopt ordinances authorizing RADAR use, that officers complete approved training before using these devices, and that they operate from clearly marked vehicles visible to the public. Additionally, the bill restricts the use of speed-measuring devices to time vehicles within 500 feet of certain speed limit signs, except in designated zones like school areas and work zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by clarifying speed measurement technology rules and establishing consistent enforcement standards for speed limits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 423: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 20 through 24, 2026, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution officially recognizes the week of April 20 through 24, 2026, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution encourages drivers to exercise extra caution, slow down, and pay attention when traveling through roadway construction zones to improve safety for motorists, passengers, and construction workers. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of an existing national safety campaign aimed at reducing work zone accidents and fatalities. The resolution highlights statistics on work zone crashes and injuries to underscore the importance of the awareness initiative.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes work zone safety awareness, encouraging caution and attention to protect motorists and workers, aligning with transportation safety goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 1181: An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P.L.594, No.203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, adding a route in Dauphin County and in York County.

SB 1181 adds two specific road segments to Pennsylvania’s state highway system under the 1931 Township State Highway Law. It designates Bow Creek Road (Route T-612) in Dauphin County (1.91 miles from Jonestown Road) and Susquehanna Trail (Route T-956) in York County (2.05 miles from Manchester Township line) as state highways. The bill requires local townships to formally accept the "turn-back" of these roads from state maintenance (subject to existing 40-foot widths) before the routes are officially added. Implementation depends on publishing notices in the Pennsylvania Bulletin after township acceptance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds two road segments to PA's state highway system, designating them for state maintenance and infrastructure improvements under the Township State Highway Law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 2214: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance, further providing for supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for imposition of tax.

HB 2214 creates a new annual $5 million fund from Pennsylvania's Motor License Fund to support municipal bridge maintenance. It directs counties to distribute these funds based on the relative size of their county-owned bridges (using data from the National Bridge Inspection Program), and allows counties to use the money for bridges owned by municipalities within their jurisdiction. The bill also adds a 55-mill tax on liquid fuels, with 2% of the proceeds allocated to this bridge maintenance fund using the same size-based distribution method. Counties cannot receive less funding than the previous year unless their bridge size decreases or total tax revenue drops. This bill directly affects all Pennsylvania counties and municipalities responsible for bridge upkeep.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new 55-mill fuel tax to fund bridge maintenance, allocating 2% of revenue to essential infrastructure. Directly funds public service via tax.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates $5M annual fund from Motor License Fund for municipal bridge maintenance, directly funding transportation infrastructure as specified in bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 1154: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to registration of vehicles, providing for open safety recall notice.

SB 1154 requires Pennsylvania's vehicle registration department to check for open safety recalls before issuing or renewing vehicle registrations. If a recall is active, the department must include a notice with registration materials directing owners to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website and explaining that repairs can be done at no cost at a manufacturer-approved location. The bill also mandates that recall information be included in mailed renewal notices and displayed on the online registration portal with a direct link to check recall status. Additionally, the department must conduct public awareness campaigns about vehicle recalls at least twice yearly via social media, email, and website updates. This affects all Pennsylvania vehicle owners during registration or renewal processes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety recall checks during vehicle registration, directing owners to free repairs and enhancing road safety standards per vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1955: An Act amending Titles 44 (Law and Justice) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, codifying prohibition on political subdivisions and Commonwealth agencies imposing quotas on the issuance of citations for certain offenses and prohibiting the practice of station averaging; in licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, providing for radar enforcement systems pilot program; and making a repeal.

HB 1955 prohibits local governments and state agencies in Pennsylvania from setting targets for issuing traffic citations (quotas) or spreading citation numbers across police stations (station averaging). It also changes how traffic violations affect driver license points and establishes a pilot program testing radar enforcement systems on roads. The bill directly affects local police departments, state agencies, and drivers by altering citation practices and licensing consequences. It codifies existing restrictions on citation quotas while adding new rules for radar use, without changing traffic laws themselves.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits citation quotas and station averaging, directly enhancing police accountability in traffic enforcement per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes radar enforcement pilot program for traffic safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 9, 2025

SB 1070: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, further providing for Statewide initiatives.

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's oil and gas fee structure to redirect 40% of remaining revenue from unconventional gas well fees (after 2011) into the Marcellus Legacy Fund. Specifically, 25% of this portion will fund county bridge repairs through the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account. Counties and municipalities can use these funds to repair deteriorated bridges, regardless of federal aid eligibility, by submitting approved repair plans. The funds are distributed proportionally based on county population, and first- or second-class counties may also use them for public transportation authority bridges. This changes how oil and gas fee revenue is allocated to support local infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 40% of oil/gas fees to fund county bridge repairs via Highway Bridge Improvement Account, directly allocating existing revenue to essential infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects 25% of gas fee revenue to county bridge repairs via Highway Bridge Improvement Account, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 11, 2025

HB 870: An Act amending the act of October 4, 1978 (P.L.864, No.167), known as the Storm Water Management Act, further providing for watershed storm water plans and contents.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Storm Water Management Act to allow municipal roadmasters to redirect or modify road projects in specific watershed areas to reduce storm water impacts. It directly affects local municipalities and their roadmasters, giving them flexibility in planning road infrastructure within designated watershed zones. The key change adds a new provision (Section 5(d)) requiring watershed storm water plans to include options for road project adjustments, without creating new regulations or funding. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires watershed plans to include road project adjustments reducing storm water impacts, strengthening watershed protection under existing storm water management framework.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill grants roadmasters flexibility to adjust road projects in watersheds for storm water mitigation, enabling smoother infrastructure planning without restricting road development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality Roads & Highways

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 509: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits, providing for maximum speed limits enforced by local law enforcement officers with RADAR and further providing for speed timing devices; and imposing penalties.

SB 509 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify speed enforcement rules for radar, laser (LIDAR), and other speed-measuring devices. It requires that evidence from these devices can only be used to convict drivers who exceed speed limits by 10 mph (or 6 mph on roads over 55 mph), with exceptions for school zones and work zones. The bill also sets new rules for local police using radar, mandating municipal ordinances, officer training, visible patrol vehicles, and warning signs before enforcement begins. This directly affects drivers (through stricter evidence standards), local law enforcement (through new operational requirements), and municipalities (requiring ordinance adoption).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies speed enforcement to prevent minor speeding convictions, requiring officer training and visible patrols, enhancing road safety standards without restricting infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 1172: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions, for designation of snowmobile and ATV roads and for operation in safe manner.

HB 1172 defines "utility terrain vehicle" (UTV) as a four-wheel off-road vehicle with specific size and weight limits (max 64 inches wide or 1,700 pounds), excluding ATVs, snowmobiles, and other vehicle types. The bill clarifies that state, local, and county authorities can designate roads for UTVs, snowmobiles, and ATVs, including whether these roads may share space with regular traffic. It requires helmets for snowmobile and ATV operators and passengers on shared roads but exempts UTVs equipped with bucket seats, seat belts, and roll cages. The law also directs the Department of Transportation to specify approved helmet types through regulations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires helmets for snowmobiles/ATVs on shared roads, enhancing safety standards for vehicle operation within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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