Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 834 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for off-road vehicles in urban municipalities, for fleeing or attempting to elude police officer and for reckless driving.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends penalties and definitions related to off-road vehicles and reckless driving in urban municipalities in Pennsylvania.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3722(c)

    [not less than $50 nor more than] $200 → $200

    The fine for a first offense of violating regulations on off-road vehicles in urban municipalities is set to a fixed amount of $200.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3722(c)

    [not less than $100 nor more than] $300 → $300

    The fine for a subsequent offense of violating regulations on off-road vehicles in urban municipalities is set to a fixed amount of $300.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3722(g)

    [A city of the first class, second class, second class A or third class.] → The term includes the following: (1) A city of the first class. (2) A county of the second class, second class A or third class. (3) A city of the second class, second class A or third class.

    The definition of 'urban municipality' is expanded to include certain counties and specific classes of cities.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736

    this section → subsection (a)

    Clarifies that the penalty for reckless driving refers specifically to the penalties outlined in subsection (a).

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(a.1)

    Any person who drives an all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike in an urban municipality in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.

    Establishes that reckless driving laws specifically apply to all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes in urban municipalities.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(b)(2)(i)

    For a first offense, be sentenced to pay a fine of $200 and costs of the prosecution and, in default of the payment of the fine or costs, be imprisoned for not more than 10 days.

    Sets penalties for first offenses of reckless driving involving all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(b)(2)(ii)

    For a subsequent offense, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and costs of prosecution and, in default of the payment of the fine or costs, be imprisoned for not more than 30 days.

    Establishes higher penalties for subsequent offenses of reckless driving involving all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(b)(3)

    Any person who violates subsection (a.1)(2) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.

    Introduces a misdemeanor charge for endangering public safety while driving all-terrain vehicles or dirt bikes in a reckless manner.

Action History

  1. Referred to Transportation

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 834?
SB 834 is sponsored by Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), James Brewster, Jimmy Dillon, John I. Kane (Democratic), Lisa Baker (Republican), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Nick Miller (Democratic), Mike Regan, Jay Costa (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), and Judith L. Schwank (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 834?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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