HB 2069 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for automated vehicle noise enforcement systems; and imposing penalties.

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The bill adds provisions for automated vehicle noise enforcement systems to Pennsylvania law, establishing regulations, processes, and penalties related to their implementation and operation.

• Chapter 31 of Title 75

  SUBCHAPTER D AUTOMATED VEHICLE NOISE ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Sec. 3131. Definitions. 3132. Application process. 3133. Approval process. 3134. System administrator. 3135. Implementation of automated vehicle noise enforcement system. 3136. Citations. 3137. Fines. 3138. Defenses. 3139. Hearings. 3140. Evidence. 3141. Reports by department. 3142. Rules and regulations. 3143. Expiration.

  Creates a new subchapter outlining the framework for automated vehicle noise enforcement systems.

• § 3131

  "Automated vehicle noise enforcement system." A system using one or more stationary cameras and decibel meters or similar equipment to record images and establish meter readings to enforce section 4523 (relating to exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control) by determining whether a vehicle is in violation of vehicle noise limits. "Citation." A notice of a violation of vehicle noise limits as a result of the use of an automated vehicle noise enforcement system. "Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town or township in this Commonwealth. "System administrator." A person designated by a municipality to administer the automated vehicle noise enforcement system of the municipality. "Vehicle noise limits." The limits specified in 67 Pa. Code § 157.11 (relating to vehicular noise limits), in accordance with 67 Pa. Code Ch. 157 (relating to established sound levels).

  Defines key terms essential for understanding the automated vehicle noise enforcement system.

• § 3132

  (a) Ordinance or resolution required.--A municipality may enact an ordinance or resolution regulating vehicular noise limits and authorizing the use of an automated vehicular noise enforcement system, subject to the approval of the department in accordance with this subchapter. (b) Application.-- Following the enactment of an ordinance or resolution under subsection (a) and before the installation and use of the automated vehicular noise enforcement system, the municipality must apply to the department for approval of the installation and use.

  Requires municipalities to enact an ordinance or resolution and apply for approval before using automated vehicle noise enforcement systems.

• § 3133

  (a) Review.--Within 60 days of receiving an application under section 3132 (relating to application process), the department shall review the application. (b) Determination.--Following the review under subsection (a), the department shall determine:... (e) Effect.--A municipality may not install or use automated vehicle noise enforcement system equipment unless approved by the department.

  Establishes a 60-day review period for applications and prohibits installation without departmental approval.

• § 3134

  (a) Designation.--As soon as practicable after approval by the department of the installation and use of an automated vehicle noise enforcement system in a municipality, the municipality shall designate a system administrator for the automated vehicle noise enforcement system. (b) Duties.--A system administrator shall:...

  Mandates the designation of a system administrator by the municipality to manage the automated vehicle noise enforcement system.

• § 3135

  (a) Public notice.--A municipality may not use an automated vehicle noise enforcement system for a designated intersection unless an appropriate sign is posted in a conspicuous place on the approach to the designated intersection that notifies the public of the existence of installed automated vehicle noise enforcement system equipment at the designated intersection.

  Requires public signage notifying drivers of automated vehicle noise enforcement systems at designated intersections.

• § 3136

  Citations issued as a result of the automated vehicle noise enforcement system shall be processed in accordance with established local procedures for violations of vehicular noise limits.

  Establishes a process for handling citations issued by the automated vehicle noise enforcement system.

• § 3137

  Fines imposed for violations recorded by an automated vehicle noise enforcement system shall be in accordance with local ordinances and resolutions.

  Links fines for vehicle noise violations to local regulations.

• § 3138

  Defenses against citations issued under this subchapter may include evidence that the vehicle was compliant with vehicular noise limits at the time of the citation.

  Allows for defenses against noise violation citations based on compliance evidence.

• § 3139

  Hearings regarding violations recorded by the automated vehicle noise enforcement system shall be conducted in accordance with established local procedures.

  Ensures due process by requiring hearings for contested citations.

Action History

1. December 03, 2025

   Referred to Transportation

Sponsors

• Lisa A. Borowski · Primary
• Michael H. Schlossberg · Cosponsor
• Jared G. Solomon · Cosponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans · Cosponsor
• Tarah Probst · Cosponsor
• Benjamin V. Sanchez · Cosponsor
• Pat Gallagher · Cosponsor
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz · Cosponsor
• Dan Frankel · Cosponsor
• Nikki Rivera · Cosponsor
• Sean Dougherty · Cosponsor

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