Bill > SB824

This bill amends Pennsylvania vehicle laws to address parking and bicycle lane regulations, named "Susan's and Emily's Law". The first section modifies parking rules for streets with pedestrian plazas or bicycle lanes, requiring vehicles to park with their wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the buffer area between the parking space and the plaza or lane. It allows local authorities to create special parking configurations and clarifies that school buses can stop as close to the curb as practicable. The bill also updates provisions for disability parking spaces, permitting local authorities to limit access to specific vehicles and charge reasonable fees. The second section mandates that cyclists use designated bicycle lanes when they are available and marked by official traffic control devices, with an exception for situations where the lane is not safe, possible, or reasonable to use. Violations of these new parking and bicycle lane regulations can result in summary offense fines ranging from $15 to $300, depending on the specific infraction. The law will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=824