PRINTER'S NO. 40
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No.
61
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY GREENLEAF, WOZNIAK, BREWSTER, BOSCOLA, COSTA,
TARTAGLIONE, VULAKOVICH, WHITE AND RAFFERTY, JANUARY 14, 2015
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, JANUARY 14, 2015
AN ACT
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in operation of vehicles, further providing for
drivers of emergency vehicles.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 3105(f) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes is amended and the section is amended by
adding a subsection to read:
ยง 3105. Drivers of emergency vehicles.
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(f) Pedalcycles.--No part of this section shall be construed
to restrict the operation of a pedalcycle used by a police
officer or a bike medic during the course of performing official
duties.
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(i) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "bike
medic" means an individual who:
(1) operates a pedalcycle that is equipped to provide
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medical, rescue or disaster services in response to a medical
emergency or traumatic injury or in search and rescue
operations conducted by the individual;
(2) is a member of an emergency medical service provider
recognized by the Department of Health;
(3) has attained the minimum certification of first
responder or emergency medical technician;
(4) has successfully completed a basic emergency medical
services cycling program administered and approved by a
nationally recognized organization or certifying body;
(5) wears a distinctive uniform; and
(6) makes use of an appropriate visual and audible
warning device in the performance of official duties during
the response or search and rescue operations.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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