Bill > HB2069

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for automated vehicle noise enforcement systems in Pennsylvania municipalities, allowing local governments to implement camera-based technology to detect and penalize vehicles exceeding noise limits. Municipalities must first pass an ordinance and obtain departmental approval before installing such systems, which will use stationary cameras and decibel meters to record images and measure vehicle noise levels. The bill requires municipalities to designate a system administrator responsible for managing the system, purchasing equipment, processing violations, and submitting annual reports. Each citation will be issued by a law enforcement officer to the registered vehicle owner and include details like a recorded image, vehicle registration information, and violation date. Violators will face a $100 fine (unless a lower amount is set locally), but the fine will not be considered a criminal conviction or affect the driver's insurance or driving record. Vehicle owners can contest citations through an informal hearing process and have specific defenses available, such as proving the vehicle was stolen or they were not the driver at the time of violation. The system is designed with privacy protections, limiting the use of recorded images and requiring their destruction after case resolution. The automated noise enforcement system program will expire five years after its effective date, and the state department will be required to issue annual reports evaluating the program's implementation and effectiveness.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2069