Bill > HB1545

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's vehicle registration suspension rules for unpaid parking violations, expanding the scope beyond just Philadelphia. The legislation now allows parking authorities and parking enforcement offices in cities outside of the first class to seek vehicle registration suspension when an owner accumulates six or more unpaid parking tickets or owes more than $500 in cumulative parking fines. The bill introduces a new warning notice requirement, mandating that owners receive a written first-class mail notification when they have four unpaid parking tickets, alerting them that registration suspension could occur if they reach six unpaid tickets. The bill also clarifies that no suspension can be based on parking violations older than three years and requires parking enforcement offices to enter an agreement with the state department before seeking registration suspensions. Additionally, the bill adjusts reinstatement fees and specifies that these new rules will only apply to parking violations issued after the effective date. The changes aim to create a more standardized and transparent process for addressing unpaid parking violations across Pennsylvania, with a 24-month implementation timeline to allow for proper administrative preparation.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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