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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3511 - Pedalcycles prohibited on freeways

§ 3511. Pedalcycles prohibited on freeways.
(a) General rule.--
No person shall ride a pedalcycle on a freeway.
(b) Exceptions.--
(1) The department and local authorities, on highways under their respective jurisdictions, may issue permits for a procession or event prohibited under subsection (a) upon a determination that:
(i) The pedalcycle procession or event is of national, State or regional interest; and
(ii) the results of an engineering and traffic study indicate that the procession or event can be conducted with safety.
(2) On State-designated freeways, pedalcycles may be authorized under the following limitations:
(i) The pedalcycler is 18 years of age or older or is accompanied by a pedalcycler 18 years of age or older.
(ii) A written request for review of the freeway route based on the potential unavailability of an alternate route is made to the department.
(iii) The department determines that no reasonable alternate route exists and the freeway is safe for pedalcycle travel.
(iv) The department publishes a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin authorizing pedalcycle access to the freeway. The notice shall constitute approval for the persons authorized under subparagraph (i) to ride a pedalcycle on the State-designated freeway.
(c) Action by local authorities.--
Action taken by local authorities regarding permission to use pedalcycles on freeways under their jurisdiction shall be:
(1) by ordinance of the local governing body; or
(2) by a commission or public official authorized to act on specified matters.
(d) Operation on shoulder.--
If the department authorizes pedalcycle access to a freeway, the pedalcycle shall be operated upon the shoulder of that freeway whenever practicable.
(June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment.
Act 152 amended subsec. (b).
1995 Amendment.
Act 72 added subsec. (d).
1992 Amendment.
Act 47 added section 3511.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3512 - Pedalcycle Helmet Fund (Repealed)

§ 3512. Pedalcycle Helmet Fund (Repealed).
1995 Repeal.
Section 3512 was repealed December 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3513 - Civil immunity for lenders of pedalcycle helmets

§ 3513. Civil immunity for lenders of pedalcycle helmets.
No person or organization who or which lends to another person or organization a pedalcycle helmet, as described in section 3510 (relating to pedalcycle helmets for certain persons), shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission, except any act or omission intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent act or omission resulting in harm to another.
(Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1441, No.170, eff. 60 days)
1994 Amendment.
Act 170 added section 3513.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3514 - Operation of pedalcycles with electric assist

§ 3514. Operation of pedalcycles with electric assist.
No person under 16 years of age shall operate a pedalcycle with electric assist.
(Oct. 22, 2014, P.L.2543, No.154, eff. 60 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 154 added section 3514.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3521 - Applicability of traffic laws to motorcycles

§ 3521. Applicability of traffic laws to motorcycles.
Every person operating a motorcycle shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this title, except as to special provisions in this subchapter and except as to those provisions of this title which by their nature can have no application.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3522 - Riding on motorcycles

§ 3522. Riding on motorcycles.
(a) Use of seat by operator and passengers.--
A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle, and the operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator. In no event shall a passenger sit in front of the operator of the motorcycle.
(b) Method of seating.--
Unless in a sidecar, a person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.
(c) Articles carried by operator.--
No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
(d) Interference with operation.--
No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3523 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic

§ 3523. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
(a) Right to use of lane.--
All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.
(b) Overtaking and passing.--
The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(c) Operation between lanes or vehicles.--
No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(d) Limitation on operating abreast.--
Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
(e) Limited access highways.--
No motorized pedalcycle shall be operated on any limited access highway.
(f) Exception for police officers.--
Subsections (b) and (c) do not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3524 - Footrests and handhold

§ 3524. Footrests and handhold.
Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests and handhold for the passenger.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3525 - Protective equipment for motorcycle riders

§ 3525. Protective equipment for motorcycle riders.
(a) Protective headgear.--
Except as provided in subsection (d), no person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle) unless he is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards established by the department.
(b) Eye-protective devices.--
No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab) unless he is wearing an eye-protective device of a type approved by the department.
(c) Approval of equipment.--
The department may approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required under this section and may issue and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval of the headgear and devices. The department shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye-protective devices by name and type which have been approved.
(d) Exception.--
The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to the following:
(1) The operator or any occupant of a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab.
(2) A person 21 years of age or older who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full calendar years.
(3) A person 21 years of age or older who has completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
(4) The passenger of a person exempt under this subsection if the passenger is 21 years of age or older.
(Feb. 15, 1980, P.L.12, No.8, eff. imd.; July 8, 1986, P.L.432, No.90, eff. 60 days; July 6, 2003, P.L.19, No.10, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3525 is referred to in section 3314 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3526 - Lighted lamp requirements for motorcycles

§ 3526. Lighted lamp requirements for motorcycles.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4302 (relating to periods for requiring lighted lamps), the operator of a motorcycle, manufactured during or after 1986, upon a highway shall display the lighted head lamps and other lamps and illuminating devices required under Chapter 43 (relating to lighting equipment) at all times.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; May 11, 2006, P.L.161, No.38, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3527 - Certain passengers prohibited in autocycles

§ 3527. Certain passengers prohibited in autocycles.
No person who is operating an autocycle may permit a child who is under eight years of age to be a passenger in the autocycle if the child would be required to be secured in a passenger car as provided in section 4581 (relating to restraint systems).
(May 25, 2016, P.L.248, No.34, eff. 60 days)
2016
Amendment.
Act 34 added section 3527.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3541 - Obedience of pedestrians to traffic-control devices and regulations

§ 3541. Obedience of pedestrians to traffic-control devices and regulations.
(a) Traffic-control devices.--
A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of a police officer or other appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic.
(b) Traffic and pedestrian-control signals.--
Local authorities by ordinance may require pedestrians to obey traffic and pedestrian-control signals as provided in sections 3112 (relating to traffic-control signals) and 3113 (relating to pedestrian-control signals).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3542 - Right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks

§ 3542. Right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks.
(a) General rule.--
When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
(b) Exercise of care by pedestrian.--
No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close as to constitute a hazard.
(c) Limitation on vehicles passing.--
Whenever any vehicle is stopped at any crosswalk at an intersection or at any marked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
(d) Application of section.--
Subsection (a) does not apply under the conditions stated in section 3543(b) (relating to pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks).
(e) Penalties.--
The driver of a vehicle who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50.
(June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days)
2001 Amendments.
Act 75 overlooked the amendment by Act 68, but the amendments do not conflict in substance (except for the amount of the fine, as to which Act 75 has been given effect) and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 3542.
Cross References.
Section 3542 is referred to in section 1535 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3543 - Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks

§ 3543. Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks.
(a) General rule.--
Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or any marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(b) At pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing.--
Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(c) Between controlled intersections in urban district.--
Between adjacent intersections in urban districts at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
(d) Crossing intersection diagonally.--
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices or at the direction of a police officer or other appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic. When authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the signal pertaining to the crossing movements.
Cross References.
Section 3543 is referred to in section 3542 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3544 - Pedestrians walking along or on highway

§ 3544. Pedestrians walking along or on highway.
(a) Mandatory use of available sidewalk.--
Where a sidewalk is provided and its use is practicable, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.
(b) Absence of sidewalk.--
Where a sidewalk is not available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk only on a shoulder as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.
(c) Absence of sidewalk and shoulder.--
Where neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk as near as practicable to an outside edge of the roadway and, if on a two-way roadway, shall walk only on the left side of the roadway.
(d) Right-of-way to vehicles.--
Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, any pedestrian upon a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3545 - Pedestrians soliciting rides or business

§ 3545. Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
No person shall:
(1) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.
(2) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.
(3) Stand on or in proximity to a highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.
Cross References.
Section 3545 is referred to in section 7714 of Title 35 (Health and Safety).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3546 - Driving through or around safety zone

§ 3546. Driving through or around safety zone.
(a) Through zones.--
No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.
(b) Around zones.--
Traffic may move on either side of a safety zone unless prohibited from driving to the left of the zone by the installation of an official traffic-control device as provided in this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3547 - Right-of-way of pedestrians on sidewalks

§ 3547. Right-of-way of pedestrians on sidewalks.
The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across the alley, building entrance, road or driveway.
Cross References.
Section 3547 is referred to in section 1535 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3548 - Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles

§ 3548. Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles.
(a) General rule.--
Upon the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of this title, every pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle.
(b) Exercise of care by driver.--
This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.
(June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3549 - Blind pedestrians

§ 3549. Blind pedestrians.
(a) General rule.--
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any totally or partially blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane or accompanied by a guide dog and shall take such precautions as may be necessary to avoid injuring or endangering the pedestrian and, if necessary, shall stop the vehicle in order to prevent injury or danger to the pedestrian.
(b) Effect of absence of cane or dog.--
This section shall not be construed to deprive a totally or partially blind pedestrian not carrying a cane or not being guided by a dog of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways, nor shall the failure of a totally or partially blind pedestrian to carry a cane or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways or sidewalks of this Commonwealth be held to constitute contributory negligence in and of itself.
(c) Penalty.--
A violation of subsection (a) constitutes a summary offense punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $150.
(Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment.
Act 123 added subsec. (c).
Cross References.
Section 3549 is referred to in section 1535 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3550 - Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or controlled substance

§ 3550. Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.
A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance to a degree which renders the pedestrian a hazard shall not walk or be upon a highway except on a sidewalk.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3551 - Compliance with bridge and railroad warning signals

§ 3551. Compliance with bridge and railroad warning signals.
(a) Bridges.--
No pedestrian shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach to any bridge beyond the bridge signal, gate or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.
(b) Railroad crossings.--
No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
(c) Penalty.--
A violation of this section constitutes a summary offense punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $150.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 151 added subsec. (c).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3552 - Penalty for violation of subchapter

§ 3552. Penalty for violation of subchapter.
Except as otherwise provided for in this subchapter, any pedestrian violating any provision of this subchapter is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $5.
(Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3581 - Equipment

§ 3581. Equipment.
(a) Exemption.--
Electrical personal assistive mobility devices shall be exempted from the vehicle equipment requirements in Chapters 41 (relating to equipment standards), 43 (relating to lighting equipment) and 45 (relating to other required equipment) and department regulations relating to those sections.
(b) Lamps and reflectors.--
Every EPAMD when operated on a sidewalk, sidewalk area or highway between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped on the front with a lamp which emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate the EPAMD operator's path and visible from a distance of at least 500 feet in front, a red reflector facing to the rear which is visible at least 500 feet to the rear and a reflector on each side.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3582 - Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons

§ 3582. Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons.
(a) General rule.--
A child under 12 years of age may not operate an EPAMD unless the person is wearing a pedalcycle helmet meeting the requirements of section 3510 (relating to pedalcycle helmets for certain persons).
(b) Waiver of fine.--
If a person receives a citation issued by the proper authority for violation of subsection (a), a magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge shall dismiss the charges if the person prior to or at the person's hearing displays evidence of acquisition of a helmet meeting the standards prescribed in subsection (a) to the magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge. Sufficient evidence shall include a receipt mailed to the appropriate court officer which evidences purchase or transfer of such a helmet from another helmet owner, evidenced by a notarized letter.
(c) Exemption.--
This section shall not apply to a child under 12 years of age who can produce a statement from the family's church authorities attesting that it is against the tenets of the family's religion to wear a helmet.
(d) Civil actions.--
In no event shall a violation or alleged violation of subsection (a) be used as evidence in a trial of any civil action, nor shall any jury in a civil action be instructed that any conduct did constitute or could be interpreted by the jury to constitute a violation of subsection (a), nor shall failure to use a pedalcycle helmet be considered as contributory negligence, nor shall failure to use a pedalcycle helmet be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action.
(e) Penalty.--
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any violation of subsection (a) is punishable by a fine, including all penalties, assessments and court costs imposed on the convicted person, not to exceed $25. The parent or legal guardian having control or custody of a child under 12 years of age whose conduct violates this section shall be jointly and severally liable with the person for the amount of the fine imposed.
(f) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the term "wearing a pedalcycle helmet" means having a pedalcycle helmet of good fit fastened securely upon the head with the helmet straps.
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
Act 207 amended subsec. (b). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3592 - Required equipment

§ 3592. Required equipment.
(a) General rule.--
A neighborhood electric vehicle operated upon any highway or roadway in this Commonwealth shall be maintained in proper condition and comply with the equipment requirements and standards as set forth in 49 CFR § 571.500 (relating to Standard No. 500; Low-speed vehicles). A neighborhood electric vehicle operated upon any highway or roadway in this Commonwealth shall be equipped with the following additional equipment:
(1) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop such vehicle.
(2) An odometer.
(3) A speedometer.
(4) The original manufacturer's vehicle identification number die stamped upon the body or frame, or both, of the vehicle or the original manufacturer's vehicle identification number die stamped upon the engine or motor of the vehicle.
(5) A windshield wiper.
(6) A horn.
(7) A battery charge indicator.
(b) Exemption.--
A neighborhood electric vehicle shall be exempt from equipment requirements not enumerated in this subchapter.
(c) 25 MPH vehicle decal.--
A neighborhood electric vehicle shall have a safety information decal as provided by the manufacturer affixed in a conspicuous place on the rear of the vehicle which shall display in prominent lettering "25 MPH Vehicle." The decal shall be at least 4 inches in height by 10 inches in length.
(d) Penalties.--
Any person who operates a neighborhood electric vehicle without the equipment prescribed in this section shall be subject to the penalties under section 6502 (relating to summary offenses).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians › Section 3596 - Waiver of liability

§ 3596. Waiver of liability.
(a) General rule.--
A purchaser of a new neighborhood electric vehicle in this Commonwealth shall execute a waiver and certify that the neighborhood electric vehicle was purchased with full knowledge of the potentially hazardous characteristics of such vehicles as detailed by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent or dealer.
(b) Manufacturer responsibility.--
The waiver shall be prepared by the manufacturer and kept in the possession of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's agent or dealer of neighborhood electric vehicles. An executed copy shall be provided to the purchaser.
(c) Signing by purchaser.--
The signing of the waiver by the purchaser shall serve to eliminate any liability of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's agent or dealer of neighborhood electric vehicles.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 37 was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977.
Cross References.
Chapter 37 is referred to in section 1614 of this title.
Cross References.
Subchapter B is referred to in sections 1542, 1553, 1604, 3101, 3104 of this title.
Cross References.
Subchapter C is referred to in section 1553 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3701 - Unattended motor vehicle

§ 3701. Unattended motor vehicle.
(a) General rule.--
No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit the vehicle to stand unattended without placing the gear shift lever in a position which under the circumstances impedes the movement of the vehicle, stopping the engine, locking the ignition in vehicles so equipped, removing the key from the ignition and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway and effectively setting the brake.
(b) Penalty.--
Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $5.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3701.1 - Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle

§ 3701.1. Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle.
(a) General rule.--
A person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle may not permit a child under six years of age to remain unattended in the vehicle when the motor vehicle is out of the person's sight and under circumstances which endanger the health, safety or welfare of the child.
(a.1) Applicability.--
This section shall apply to the highways and trafficways of this Commonwealth and, for the purposes of this section only, the term "trafficways" shall include, but not be limited to, parking lots.
(b) Penalty.--
A person who violates this section commits a summary offense. It is a separate offense for each child left unattended.
(July 19, 1991, P.L.88, No.20, eff. 90 days; July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. 60 days; July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113, eff. 60 days)
2006 Amendment.
Act 113 amended subsec. (b).
1993 Amendment.
Act 58 added subsec. (a.1).
1991 Amendment.
Act 20 added section 3701.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3702 - Limitations on backing

§ 3702. Limitations on backing.
(a) General rule.--
No driver shall back a vehicle unless the movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic and then only after yielding the right-of-way to moving traffic and pedestrians.
(b) Limited access highways.--
No driver shall back a vehicle upon any shoulder or roadway of any limited access highway.
Cross References.
Section 3702 is referred to in sections 1535, 3326 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3703 - Driving upon sidewalk

§ 3703. Driving upon sidewalk.
(a) General rule.--
Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), no person shall drive any vehicle except a human-powered vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.
(b) Certain mobility-related devices for persons with disabilities.--
Any municipality may permit the operation of a self-propelled wheelchair or an electrical mobility device on a sidewalk or sidewalk area for the specific purpose of giving persons with mobility-related disabilities the capability of transporting themselves. The municipality may impose such restrictions as are necessary to protect the interests of pedestrians and others using the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
(c) Electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD).--
Unless prohibited by ordinance, a municipality shall permit the operation of an electric personal assistive mobility device on a sidewalk or sidewalk area. A municipality may impose such restrictions as may be necessary to protect the interests of pedestrians and others using the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
(July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; July 4, 2002, P.L.692, No.105, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3704 - Obstruction to driving view or mechanism

§ 3704. Obstruction to driving view or mechanism.
No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle or whenever any person in the front seat is not seated.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3705 - Opening and closing vehicle doors

§ 3705. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
No person shall open any door on a motor vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open on a side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3706 - Riding in house trailers, mobile homes or boats on trailers

§ 3706. Riding in house trailers, mobile homes or boats on trailers.
(a) General rule.--
No person or persons shall occupy a house trailer, mobile home or boat on a trailer while it is being moved upon a highway.
(b) Towing prohibited.--
No person shall tow on a highway a house trailer, mobile home or boat on a trailer occupied by a passenger or passengers.
(c) Exception for certain semitrailers.--
A semitrailer which is attached to a truck in an articulating manner by means of a fifth wheel semitrailer coupling device attached to the carrying compartment of the truck may be occupied by a passenger or passengers. The coupling device shall have a two-inch or larger kingpin. All windows shall have safety glass. Some means of electrical or electronic communications approved by the department is required between the cab of the truck and the semitrailer.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3707 - Driving or stopping close to fire apparatus

§ 3707. Driving or stopping close to fire apparatus.
The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet or stop the vehicle within 500 feet of any fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
Cross References.
Section 3707 is referred to in section 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3708 - Unauthorized driving over fire hose

§ 3708. Unauthorized driving over fire hose.
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any highway, private road or driveway, for use at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of a fire department officer, a police officer or other appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic at the scene.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3710 - Stopping at intersection or crossing to prevent obstruction

§ 3710. Stopping at intersection or crossing to prevent obstruction.
No driver shall enter an intersection or a crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection, crosswalk or railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle operated without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians or railroad trains notwithstanding any traffic-control signal indication to proceed.
Cross References.
Section 3710 is referred to in section 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3711 - Unauthorized persons and devices hanging on vehicles

§ 3711. Unauthorized persons and devices hanging on vehicles.
(a) General rule.--
No person shall hang onto or ride on the outside or the rear end of any vehicle and no person on a pedalcycle, motorcycle, roller skates, sled or any similar device, shall hold fast to or attach the device to any moving vehicle or streetcar, and no operator of a vehicle or streetcar shall knowingly permit any person to hang onto or ride on the outside or rear end of the vehicle or streetcar operated, or allow any person on a pedalcycle, motorcycle, roller skates, sled or any similar device to hold fast or attach the device to the vehicle or streetcar operated on any highway.
(b) Exceptions.--
This section is not applicable to firemen or garbage collectors or operators of fire trucks or garbage trucks or employees of public utility companies acting pursuant to and during the course of their duties or to other persons exempted by department regulations from the application of this section. This section does not prohibit attaching a trailer or semitrailer to a pedalcycle.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3712 - Abandonment of vehicles

§ 3712. Abandonment of vehicles.
(a) Abandonment on highway.--
No person shall abandon a vehicle upon any highway.
(b) Abandonment on public or private property.--
No person shall abandon a vehicle upon any public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property.
(c) Stripping abandoned vehicle.--
(Deleted by amendment).
(d) Penalties.--
(1) Any person violating subsection (a) or (b):
(i) For a first offense, commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 plus all costs of disposing of the vehicle under the provisions of Chapter 73 (relating to abandoned vehicles and cargos).
(ii) For a second offense, commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000 plus all costs of disposing of the vehicle under the provisions of Chapter 73.
(iii) For a third or subsequent offense, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay all costs of disposing of the vehicle under the provisions of Chapter 73.
(2) In a case involving a violation of this section, the municipality in which the vehicle is located may file the complaint with the appropriate issuing authority.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3712 is referred to in section 7305 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3712.1 - Restitution of property owners

§ 3712.1. Restitution of property owners.
Any person who abandons a vehicle on private property may be ordered to pay restitution for any damages sustained by the owner or other person in control or possession of the real property where the vehicle was abandoned.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment.
Act 152 added section 3712.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3712.2 - Stripping abandoned vehicles

§ 3712.2. Stripping abandoned vehicles.
(a) Offense defined.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person commits the offense of stripping an abandoned vehicle if the person intentionally removes any part of an abandoned vehicle.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply if the person:
(i) is the owner of the vehicle or the owner's agent; or
(ii) is authorized to make the removal under Chapter 73 (relating to abandoned vehicles and cargos).
(b) Penalties.--
Any person violating subsection (a):
(1) For a first offense, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(2) For a subsequent offense, commits a felony of the third degree.
(c) Complaints.--
In a case involving a violation of this section, the municipality in which the vehicle is located may file the complaint with the appropriate issuing authority.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment.
Act 152 added section 3712.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3713 - Railroad trains not to block crossings

§ 3713. Railroad trains not to block crossings.
No person or government agency shall operate any train in such a manner as to prevent vehicular use of any roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except under any of the following circumstances:
(1) When necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains.
(2) When necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track.
(3) When the train is disabled.
(4) When the train is in motion except while engaged in switching operations.
(5) When there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossings.
(6) When necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3714 - Careless driving

§ 3714. Careless driving.
(a) General rule.--
Any person who drives a vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of careless driving, a summary offense.
(b) Unintentional death.--
If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result of the violation, the person shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500.
(c) Serious bodily injury.--
If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the serious bodily injury of another person as a result of the violation, the person shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $250.
(d) Definition.--
(Deleted by amendment).
(May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 150 days; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days)
2010
Amendment
.
Act 81 deleted subsec. (d). The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law.
Cross References.
Section 3714 is referred to in sections 1532, 1535, 3326, 3327, 3716 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3715 - Restriction on alcoholic beverages (Repealed)

§ 3715. Restriction on alcoholic beverages (Repealed).
2000 Repeal.
Section 3715 was repealed June 22, 2000, P.L.469, No.64, effective September 1, 2000.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3716 - Accidents involving overturned vehicles

§ 3716. Accidents involving overturned vehicles.
(a) Speeding, careless driving, etc.--
If a commercial motor vehicle overturns in an accident resulting from a violation of section 3361 (relating to driving vehicle at safe speed), 3362 (relating to maximum speed limits), 3714 (relating to careless driving) or 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance), the operator of the vehicle shall, upon conviction of any of the aforementioned offenses, be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,000, in addition to any other penalty authorized by law.
(b) Equipment violations.--
If a commercial motor vehicle overturns in an accident resulting from a violation of section 4103 (relating to promulgation of vehicle equipment standards) or 4502 (relating to general requirements for braking systems), the owner or any responsible lessee of the vehicle shall, upon conviction of any of the aforementioned offenses, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,500, in addition to any other penalty authorized by law.
(c) Miscellaneous.--
If a commercial motor vehicle overturns in an accident resulting from a violation of section 4903 (relating to securing loads in vehicles) or 6103 (relating to promulgation of rules and regulations by department), the responsible party shall, upon conviction of the aforementioned offenses, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,500, in addition to any other penalty authorized by law.
(d) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the term "commercial motor vehicle" shall have the meaning ascribed in section 1603 (relating to definitions).
(May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004)
2003 Amendment.
Act 24 amended subsec. (a).
1990 Amendment.
Act 42 added section 3716.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3718 - Minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system

§ 3718. Minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.
(a) Offense defined.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a minor shall not drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while having any alcohol in his system.
(b) Penalty.--
A person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "minor" means a person under 21 years of age.
(July 2, 1996, P.L.535, No.93, eff. 30 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 30 days)
1996 Amendments.
Act 93 added section 3718 and Act 115 added section 3718. The amendments by Acts 93 and 115 are identical and therefore have been merged.
Cross References.
Section 3718 is referred to in section 1532 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3719 - Passengers in open trucks

§ 3719. Passengers in open trucks.
(a) General rule.--
An open-bed pickup truck or open flatbed truck may not be driven at a speed of more than 35 miles per hour if any person is occupying the bed of the truck.
(b) Children.--
(1) Such a truck may not be driven at any speed if a child less than 18 years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.
(2) This subsection shall not apply to:
(i) a child of a farmer who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the farmer in order to perform work on the farm or farms;
(ii) a child possessing a valid hunting license who is being transported between a hunting camp and a hunting site or between hunting sites during hunting season;
(iii) a child who is a participant in an officially sanctioned parade, only during the course of the parade; or
(iv) a child employed to perform farm labor who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the child's employer or employers.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 151 added section 3719.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 3720 - Snow and ice dislodged or falling from moving vehicle (Repealed)

§ 3720. Snow and ice dislodged or falling from moving vehicle (Repealed).
2022 Repeal.
Section 3720 was repealed July 11, 2022, P.L.1585, No.90, effective in 60 days.