(WHTM)– A Pennsylvania lawmaker is reintroducing legislation to curb the unlawful use of ATVs and dirtbikes on urban roadways.
Sen. Nick Miller’s (D-14) bill, introduced last session as Senate Bill 834, aims to broaden the provisions of Act 92 of 2022, which addressed unlawful operations of ATVs and off-road vehicles in urban areas, according to the memo.
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The memo said that State Police responded to 40 motorbikes and ATVs racing along the I-78 corridor in eastern Pennsylvania in 20022 and that the passage of Act 92 was a first step toward curbing the use of these vehicles.
Miller aims to take the next step with his bill, which further amends Title 75 to add ATVs and dirt bikes to Section 3733 regarding fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. The memo said it also adds ATVs and dirt bikes to Section 3746, enhancing penalties for subsequent reckless driving offenses and for persons acting and driving recklessly while in groups.
“My hope with this bill is to further assist law enforcement officers with curbing the improper use of these vehicles on busy community streets, and prevent the endangering of citizens in the process,” Sen. Miller wrote.
The memo said the bill’s provisions will apply to expanded urban areas and will not conflict with local ordinances, including those permitting the use of such vehicles on designated signed rural roads.
The legislation has not been submitted for introduction.
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