Pennsylvania HB 1343: An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1532
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1343
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY ARMANINI, SMITH AND ROWE, APRIL 30, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, APRIL 30, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), entitled
"An act providing for the State Board of Vehicle
Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons; and providing
penalties," in preliminary provisions, further providing for
definitions.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "vehicle" in section 102 of the
act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of
Vehicles Act, is amended to read:
Section 102. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Vehicle."
(1) Every device which is or may be moved or drawn upon
a highway, except devices which are infrequently operated or
moved upon a highway but are designed primarily for use in
construction or agriculture or road maintenance, devices
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moved by human or animal power, devices used exclusively upon
rails or tracks, motorized pedalcycles and mobility vehicles.
(2) For purposes of sections 307, 307.1, 308, 309, 310,
311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318 and 326, the term does
not include a trailer, regardless of its gross vehicle
weight, that is not a recreational vehicle.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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