Pennsylvania Act 2011-129 — VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - AUTOMATED RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS IN FIRST CLASS CITIES

Act text

Session of 2011

No. 2011-129

HB 1399

AN ACT

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further defining "motorcycle"; and further providing for automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. The definition of "motorcycle" in section 102 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended 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:

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"Motorcycle." A motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and :

(1) designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground ; or

(2) designed to travel on two wheels in contact with the ground which is modified by the addition of two stabilizing wheels on the rear of the motor vehicle.

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Section 2. Section 3116(q) of Title 75 is amended to read:

§ 3116. Automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities.

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(q) Expiration.--This section shall expire [December 31, 2011] June 30, 2012 .

Section 3. This act shall take effect as follows:

(1) The amendment of the definition of "motorcycle" in 75 Pa.C.S. § 102 shall take effect in 60 days.

(2) The remainder of this act shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED--The 22nd day of December, A.D. 2011.

TOM CORBETT