Pennsylvania HB 1504: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; in rules of the road in general, further providing for overtaking vehicle on the left and providing for vehicles passing pedestrians on a highway; in special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for penalty for violation of subchapter; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of careless driving.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 1759
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1504
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY B. MILLER, DALEY, PROBST, ZIMMERMAN, CIRESI AND
RIVERA, MAY 27, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MAY 28, 2025
AN ACT
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for
definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for
suspension of operating privilege; in rules of the road in
general, further providing for overtaking vehicle on the left
and providing for vehicles passing pedestrians on a highway;
in special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for
penalty for violation of subchapter; and, in miscellaneous
provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing
for the offense of careless driving.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 102 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a definition to read:
§ 102. Definitions.
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent
provisions of this title which are applicable to specific
provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when
used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
* * *
"Vulnerable highway user." Any of the following individuals
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

who are lawfully on a highway:
(1) A pedestrian, excluding a personal delivery device.
(2) An individual on a pedalcycle.
(3) An individual on a motorized pedalcycle.
(4) An individual on an animal.
(5) An individual on an animal-drawn vehicle.
(6) An individual on an electric personal assistive
mobility device.
(7) An individual on a nonmotorized self-propelled
transportation device.
(8) An individual on a motor-driven cycle.
* * *
Section 2. Section 1532(a) and (b)(1) of Title 75, amended
October 16, 2024 (P.L.992, No.103), are amended to read:
§ 1532. Suspension of operating privilege.
(a) One-year suspension.--The department shall suspend the
operating privilege of any driver for one year upon receiving a
certified record of the driver's conviction of or an
adjudication of delinquency based on any of the following
offenses:
(1) Any felony in the commission of which a court
determines that a vehicle was essentially involved.
(3) Any violation of the following provisions:
Section 3714(b.1) (relating to careless driving).
Section 3735.1 (relating to aggravated assault by
vehicle while driving under the influence).
Section 3742 (relating to accidents involving death
or personal injury).
Section 3742.1 (relating to accidents involving death
or personal injury while not properly licensed).
20250HB1504PN1759 - 2 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Section 7111 (relating to dealing in titles and
plates for stolen vehicles).
Section 7121 (relating to false application for
certificate of title or registration).
Section 7122 (relating to altered, forged or
counterfeit documents and plates).
* * *
(b) Suspension.--
(1) The department shall suspend the operating privilege
of any driver for six months upon receiving a certified
record of the driver's conviction of or an adjudication of
delinquency based on any offense under the following
provisions:
Section 3367 (relating to racing on highways and
trafficways).
Section 3714(b) [(relating to careless driving)] or
(c.1).
Section 3734 (relating to driving without lights to
avoid identification or arrest).
Section 3736 (relating to reckless driving).
Section 3743 (relating to accidents involving damage
to attended vehicle or property).
* * *
Section 3. Section 3303(a)(3) of Title 75 is amended to
read:
§ 3303. Overtaking vehicle on the left.
(a) General rule.--The following rules shall govern the
overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same
direction, subject to the limitations, exceptions and special
rules stated in this chapter:
20250HB1504PN1759 - 3 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

* * *
(3) The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a
[pedalcycle] vulnerable highway user, other than a
pedestrian, proceeding in the same direction shall pass to
the left of the [pedalcycle] vulnerable highway user within
not less than four feet at a careful and prudent reduced
speed.
* * *
Section 4. Title 75 is amended by adding a section to read:
§ 3303.1. Vehicles passing pedestrians on a highway.
(a) Passing pedestrians.--The following rules shall govern
the passing of pedestrians on a highway when vehicles are
proceeding in the same or opposite direction:
(1) If a pedestrian is walking on a highway or on a
shoulder adjacent to a highway, the driver of a motor vehicle
shall safely pass a pedestrian on the pedestrian's left side
within not less than four feet, except that the driver shall
not be required to exit the laned roadway or yield to t