Bill > HB1587

This bill adds a new section to Pennsylvania's vehicle laws specifically addressing driver behavior around school crossing guards. The legislation requires drivers approaching a crosswalk controlled by a school crossing guard to fully obey all traffic signals given by that guard. Drivers must stop their vehicle when directed, positioning themselves between 10 and 30 feet from the guard, and remain stopped until explicitly instructed to proceed. Violating these rules constitutes a summary offense with a specific penalty of a $250 fine plus a $35 surcharge, which will be deposited into the School Bus Safety Grant Program Account. The bill also provides a definition of a school crossing guard as a person appointed by a school district or municipality whose role is to manage street crossings during school arrival and departure times, with the specific purpose of directing both children and traffic to ensure safe crossing. The new law will take effect 180 days after its passage, giving time for public awareness and implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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