Bill > HB971

This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to modify existing rules about parking on bicycle lanes. Specifically, the legislation adds an exception to the prohibition against stopping, standing, or parking on lanes designated for pedalcycles (bicycle lanes), allowing vehicles to temporarily stop on such lanes only to avoid an emergency vehicle. The current law broadly prohibits vehicles from stopping on bicycle lanes, and this amendment provides a narrow, emergency-related exception to that rule. The change will go into effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, which means drivers will be permitted to briefly stop in a bicycle lane if doing so helps them clear the way for an emergency vehicle like an ambulance, fire truck, or police car. This nuanced adjustment aims to balance bicycle lane safety with the need for emergency vehicle access and movement.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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