Bill > HB1981

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's vehicle registration laws to provide additional protections and clarify requirements for farm vehicles. Specifically, the bill prevents law enforcement officers from stopping a farm vehicle that is displaying an official exemption plate solely to verify its biennial certificate of exemption. The bill also requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to establish a special exemption plate for farm vehicles that are used exclusively on farms owned or operated by the vehicle's owner. These exemption plates will cost no more than $20 and must be displayed on the rear of the farm vehicle. The new regulations aim to reduce administrative burdens on farmers by limiting unnecessary vehicle stops and creating a clear, standardized process for documenting farm vehicle exemptions. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving the state transportation department time to implement the new plate and exemption system.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1981