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PA SB897
PA SB897In licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for meeting or overtaking school bus; and imposing penalties.
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Introduced
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
In Committee
10/19/2023
10/19/2023
Crossed Over
10/17/2023
10/17/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 meeting or overtaking school bus; and imposing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to increase the distance that drivers must stop from a school bus when the red signal lights are flashing and the side stop signal arms are activated, from 10 feet to 15 feet. The bill also imposes penalties for failing to stop for a school bus, with fines ranging from $250 to $500 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses, as well as requirements to attend a driver improvement school or undergo a special examination. The bill also creates a new offense for failing to proceed past a school bus with caution and prepare to stop when the amber signal lights are flashing, with a 2-point penalty. The bill is aimed at improving safety for children getting on and off school buses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Lisa Baker (R)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Last Action
Referred to TRANSPORTATION (on 10/19/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=897 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 1095 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2023/0/SB0897P1095.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0897&pn=1095 |
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