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PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 2819
PRINTER'S NO. 3200
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
2398
Session of
2022
INTRODUCED BY OBERLANDER, ROTHMAN, MERCURI, MIZGORSKI, HELM,
SMITH, ROZZI, ROWE, KAIL, STEPHENS, MAJOR, ORTITAY, GAYDOS,
LEWIS DELROSSO, E. NELSON, MUSTELLO, BROOKS, MARSHALL AND
MASSER, MARCH 10, 2022
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 8, 2022
AN ACT
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for
definitions; in certificate of title and security interests,
further providing for content and effect of certificate of
title; in rules of the road in general, further providing for
platooning; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing
for accidents involving death or personal injury, for
accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property,
for duty to give information and render aid, for accidents
involving damage to unattended vehicle or property and for
immediate notice of accident to police department; in
equipment standards, further providing for promulgation of
vehicle equipment standards; in inspection of vehicles,
further providing for requirement for periodic inspection of
vehicles; in size, weight and load, further providing for
width of vehicles; and, in highly automated vehicles, further
providing for definitions, providing for construction,
further providing for Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory
Committee and providing for operation of highly automated
vehicles without a highly automated vehicle driver, for
operation of highly automated vehicles with a highly
automated motor vehicle driver, for operation of highly
automated motor carrier vehicles, for operation of highly
automated transportation network service, for licensing and
registration, for insurance, for control and for regulations.
AMENDING TITLE 75 (VEHICLES) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED
STATUTES, IN GENERAL PROVISIONS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR
DEFINITIONS; IN CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR CONTENT AND EFFECT OF CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE; IN LICENSING OF DRIVERS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR PERSONS
INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSING, LICENSE ISSUANCE TO MINORS AND
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JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE; IN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, FURTHER
PROVIDING FOR PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOLLOWING
ACCIDENT; IN RULES OF THE ROAD IN GENERAL, REPEALING
PROVISIONS RELATING TO PLATOONING; IN MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL
INJURY, FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED VEHICLE OR
PROPERTY, FOR DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION AND RENDER AID, FOR
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO UNATTENDED VEHICLE OR PROPERTY,
FOR ACCIDENT SCENE CLEARANCE, FOR IMMEDIATE NOTICE OF
ACCIDENT TO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FOR WRITTEN REPORT OF
ACCIDENT BY DRIVER OR OWNER; IN EQUIPMENT STANDARDS, FURTHER
PROVIDING FOR PROMULGATION OF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT STANDARDS; IN
INSPECTION OF VEHICLES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR REQUIREMENT FOR
PERIODIC INSPECTION OF VEHICLES; IN SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR WIDTH OF VEHICLES; IN POWERS OF
DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR
SPECIFIC POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES; AND, IN
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS,
FOR HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES AND FOR HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PROVIDING FOR CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED, FOR POWERS OF DEPARTMENT, FOR SELF-
CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, FOR SELF-CERTIFICATION REVIEW, FOR
OPERATION REQUIREMENTS, FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATION, FOR
PREEMPTION, FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, FOR REGULATIONS
AND GUIDELINES, FOR CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS, FOR APPEALS AND FOR
INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS; ADDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO OTHER
AUTOMATED VEHICLES; AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES.
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 definitions 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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"Automated driving system" or "ADS." The hardware and
software collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic
driving task on a sustained basis, regardless of whether it is
limited within a specific operational design domain. The term
describes a Level 3, 4 or 5 driving automation system under SAE
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"Highly automated vehicle." A motor vehicle equipped with an
ADS and owned by a firm, copartnership, association, corporation
or research institution .
"Highly automated vehicle driver." An individual who:
(1) Performs all or part of the dynamic driving task for
a highly automated vehicle located on board in the driver's
position or in a remote location.
(2) Is an authorized affiliate, employee or contractor
of the owner of the highly automated vehicle.
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"SAE J3016." Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice Taxonomy
and Definitions for Terms Related to Driving Automation Systems
for On-Road Motor Vehicles published by the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) International in April 2021.
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Section 2. Section 1106(b)(10) and (11) of Title 75 are
amended and the subsection is amended by adding a paragraph to
read:
§ 1106. Content and effect of certificate of title.
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(b) Indication of special use or condition.--No person shall
assign a certificate of title to any vehicle unless the
certificate clearly contains notice of the use or condition if
the vehicle is or has been:
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(10) bearing a VIN plate differing from its original;
[or]
(11) a motor vehicle returned to a vehicle dealer or
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manufacturer pursuant to the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150,
No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law[.]; or
(12) a highly automated vehicle.
Indication of the use or condition shall be deemed part of the
description of the vehicle. Any person violating this subsection
commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be
sentenced to pay a fine of $200.
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Section 3. Section 3317(d)(4) and (e) of Title 75 are
amended and subsection (d) is amended by adding a paragraph to
read:
§ 3317. Platooning.
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(d) Restrictions.--A platoon shall observe the following
restrictions:
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(4) [A] Except as provided under paragraph (5), a driver
shall be in each vehicle of a platoon.
(5) Consistent with applicable Federal and State laws,
the lead vehicle may operate with a driver and one nonlead
vehicle may operate with an ADS engaged, with a highly
automated vehicle driver or without a highly automated
vehicle driver.
(e) Plan for general platoon operations.--A person may
operate a platoon on a highway of this Commonwealth if the
person files and reviews a plan for general platoon operations
with the department[. The department shall review the plan] in
consultation with the Pennsylvania State Police and the
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as applicable. [If the plan is
not rejected by the department within 30 days after receipt of
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the plan, the person may operate the platoon.]
Section 4. Sections 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745, 3746, 4103, 4702
and 4921 of Title 75 are amended by adding subsections to read:
§ 3742. Accidents involving death or personal injury.
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(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.--If a vehicle under
subsection (a) is a highly automated vehicle operating with an
ADS engaged or without a highly automated vehicle driver on
board, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the
highly automated vehicle stops at the scene of an accident or as
close thereto as possible and remains at the scene of the
accident until the requirements of section 3744 have been
fulfilled.
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§ 3743. Accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or
property.
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(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.--The following shall apply:
(1) If a vehicle under subsection (a) is a highly
automated vehicle operating with an ADS engaged or without a
highly automated vehicle driver on board, the requirements of
this section are satisfied if the highly automated vehicle
stops at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as
possible and the owner or registrant of the highly automated
vehicle, a person on behalf of the owner or registrant or the
highly automated vehicle immediately contacts the nearest
office of a duly authorized police department to report the
accident.
(2) The highly automated vehicle shall remain at the
scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible until
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the owner or registrant of the highly automated vehicle or a
person on behalf of the owner or registrant is informed by a
police officer that the requirements of section 3744 are
fulfilled.
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§ 3744. Duty to give information and render aid.
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(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.--The following shall apply:
(1) If a vehicle under subsection (a) is a highly
automated vehicle operating with an ADS engaged or without a
highly automated vehicle driver on board, the requirements of
this section are satisfied if the owner or registrant of the
highly automated vehicle, a person on behalf of the owner or
registrant or the highly automated vehicle immediately
contacts the nearest office of a duly authorized police
department to report the accident and communicates the
registration and financial responsibility information for the
highly automated vehicle to the police department.
(2) The highly automated vehicle shall remain at the
scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible until a
police officer confirms to the owner or registrant of the
highly automated vehicle, or a person on behalf of the owner
or registrant, that the requirements of this section are
fulfilled.
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§ 3745. Accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or
property.
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(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.--The following shall apply:
(1) If a vehicle under subsection (a) is a highly
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automated vehicle operating with an ADS engaged or without a
highly automated vehicle driver on board, the requirements of
this section are satisfied if the highly automated vehicle
immediately stops at the scene of the accident or as close
thereto as possible and the owner or registrant of the highly
automated vehicle, a person on behalf of the owner or
registrant or the highly automated vehicle immediately
contacts the nearest office of a duly authorized police
department to report the accident and communicates the
registration and financial responsibility information for the
highly automated vehicle to the police department.
(2) The highly automated vehicle shall remain at the
scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible until a
police officer confirms to the owner or registrant of the
highly automated vehicle, or a person on behalf of the owner
or registrant, that the requirements of section 3744
(relating to duty to give information and render aid) are
fulfilled.
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§ 3746. Immediate notice of accident to police department.
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(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.-- If a vehicle under
subsection (a) is a highly automated vehicle operating with an
ADS engaged or without a highly automated vehicle driver on
board, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the
owner or registrant of the highly automated vehicle, a person on
behalf of the owner or registrant or the highly automated
vehicle immediately contacts the nearest office of a duly
authorized police department to report the accident.
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§ 4103. Promulgation of vehicle equipment standards.
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(f) Highly automated vehicles.--A highly automated vehicle
that is designed to operate exclusively by the ADS or a highly
automated vehicle driver in a remote location for all trips is
not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or regulations of
this Commonwealth which:
(1) relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a
driver seated in the vehicle; and
(2) are not relevant for an ADS.
§ 4702. Requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles.
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(c.2) Safety inspection criteria for highly automated
vehicles.--The standards established by the department under
subsection (a) shall apply to highly automated vehicles only in
a manner consistent with the provisions of section 4103(f)
(relating to promulgation of vehicle equipment standards).
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§ 4921. Width of vehicles.
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(e.3) Highly automated vehicles.--If a highly automated
vehicle is operating on highways of this Commonwealth, a rear
visibility system comprised of a set of devices or components,
which together perform the function of producing the rearview
image, shall be considered a mirror or a similar device to a
mirror, and shall be excluded from the measurement of the width
of the highly automated vehicle consistent with applicable
Federal and State laws.
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definitions to read:
§ 8501. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"DDT fallback." The response by a highly automated vehicle
driver or ADS to either perform the DDT or achieve a minimal
risk condition after occurrence of a DDT performance-relevant
system failure or upon operational design domain exit.
"Dynamic driving task" or "DDT." The real-time operational
and tactical functions required to operate a motor vehicle on a
highway, excluding strategic functions, such as trip scheduling
and selection of destinations and waypoints, and including,
without limitation:
(1) Lateral vehicle motion control via steering.
(2) Longitudinal motion control via acceleration and
deceleration.
(3) Monitoring the driving environment via object and
event detection, recognition, classification and response
preparation.
(4) Object and event response execution.
(5) Maneuver planning.
(6) Enhancing conspicuity via lighting, signaling and
gesturing.
"Minimal risk condition." A stable, stopped condition to
which an individual, a highly automated vehicle driver or ADS
may bring a highly automated vehicle after performing the DDT
fallback in order to reduce the risk of a crash when a given
trip cannot or should not be continued.
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"Operational design domain" or "ODD." Operating conditions
under which a given ADS is specifically designed to function,
including, but not limited to, environmental, geographical and
time-of-day restrictions and the requisite presence or absence
of certain traffic or highway characteristics.
"Request to intervene." Notification by an ADS to a highly
automated vehicle driver that the highly automated vehicle
driver should promptly begin or resume performance of part or
all of the DDT or achieve a minimal risk condition.
Section 6. Title 75 is amended by adding a section to read:
§ 8501.1. Construction.
Except for the provisions of section 8510.1 (relating to
regulations), nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:
(1) prohibit a highly automated vehicle driver from
operating a highly automated vehicle to control all or part
of the DDT ; or
(2) prohibit a highly automated vehicle from operating
without a highly automated vehicle driver.
Section 7. Section 8503 of Title 75 is amended by adding a
subsection to read:
§ 8503. Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee.
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(j) Special reports.--Beginning as soon as practicable, but
no later than 18 months after the effective date of this
section, the advisory committee shall provide special reports to
the General Assembly, and post the reports on the department's
publicly accessible Internet website, that:
(1) Evaluate the benefits and implications to the
Commonwealth's workforce.
(2) Evaluate improvements to accessibility and mobility
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for persons with disabilities.
Section 8. Title 75 is amended by adding sections to read:
§ 8504. Operation of highly automated vehicles without a highly
automated vehicle driver.
A highly automated vehicle with an ADS engaged, including a
highly automated vehicle without a highly automated vehicle
driver, may operate on highways if the following apply:
(1) The highly automated vehicle is capable of operating
in compliance with the applicable provisions of and
regulations promulgated under this title, unless an exemption
has been granted by the department or the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration.
(2) If required under Federal law, the highly automated
vehicle bears the required manufacturer's certification label
indicating that the highly automated vehicle has been
certified to be in compliance with all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including reference to any
exemption granted by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
(3) If a failure of an ADS occurs which renders the ADS
unable to perform the entire DDT relevant to its intended
ODD, the highly automated vehicle will achieve or a highly
automated vehicle driver will cause the highly automated
vehicle to achieve a minimal risk condition.
§ 8505. Operation of highly automated vehicles with a highly
automated vehicle driver.
The highly automated vehicle driver on board or in a remote
location must be properly licensed under this title to operate
the appropriate type and class of motor vehicle on highways.
§ 8506. Operation of highly automated motor carrier vehicles.
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A highly automated vehicle that is also a motor carrier
vehicle requiring a commercial driver's license under section
1606 (relating to requirement for commercial driver's license)
may operate on highways with an ADS engaged or without a highly
automated vehicle driver on board. The highly automated vehicle
shall operate under Federal and State laws governing commercial
drivers and the operation of commercial motor vehicles , except
any provision which by its nature reasonably applies only to a
driver shall not apply to a highly automated vehicle. This
section shall not apply to a school bus.
§ 8507. Operation of highly automated transportation network
service.
If a transportation network service is authorized under the
laws of this Commonwealth, a highly automated vehicle with an
ADS engaged or without a highly automated vehicle driver on
board may operate in a transportation network service or in
combination with other authorized vehicles in the transportation
network service. Any provision of law which by its nature
reasonably applies only to a driver shall not apply to a highly
automated vehicle with an ADS engaged or without a highly
automated vehicle driver on board while logged onto a digital
network of a transportation network service.
§ 8508. Licensing and registration.
The following shall apply:
(1) The ADS is considered the driver of a highly
automated vehicle when the ADS is engaged for the purpose of
assessing compliance under this title and is considered to be
a driver licensed to operate the motor vehicle under section
1501 (relating to drivers required to be licensed). If a
police officer must issue a citation, a police officer shall
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cite the owner or registrant of the highly automated vehicle.
(2) The highly automated vehicle driver in a remote
location is considered the driver of a highly automated
vehicle for the purpose of assessing compliance under this
title and is considered to be a driver licensed to operate
the motor vehicle under section 1501. If a police officer
issues a citation, a police officer shall cite the highly
automated vehicle driver.
(3) The requirements under this title relating to
exhibiting a driver's license and registration card are
satisfied if a vehicle registration card is in the highly
automated vehicle, physically or electronically and available
for inspection by a police officer.
§ 8509. Insurance.
Before a highly automated vehicle with an ADS engaged or
without a highly automated vehicle driver on board operates on
highways, the owner of the highly automated vehicle shall submit
proof of financial responsibility to the department self-
certifying that the highly automated vehicle is covered by
insurance or proof of self-insurance in the minimum amount of
$1,000,000, which shall satisfy the applicable laws of this
Commonwealth.
§ 8510. Control.
In accordance with section 6101 (relating to applicability
and uniformity of title), this chapter preempts and supersedes
all ordinances relating to highly automated vehicles. A
political subdivision of the Commonwealth may not adopt or
enforce a policy, rule or ordinance that sets standards or
otherwise burdens, prohibits, limits or regulates the operation
of a highly automated vehicle.
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§ 8510.1. Regulations.
(a) General rule.--In order to facilitate the prompt
implementation of this subchapter, the department may promulgate
regulations or publish guidelines which are consistent with this
title that include the following:
(1) The process for receipt, review and approval of a
request for a highly automated vehicle testing authorization
with or without a highly automated vehicle driver on board.
(2) The process for receipt and review of a self-
certification prior to commercial deployment of a highly
automated vehicle. The department must provide a response
within 30 days.
(3) The type and amount of information that is necessary
for adequate review of and response to each stage of request
for testing approval or commercial deployment.
(4) The process an emergency service responder must
follow when a highly automated vehicle without a highly
automated vehicle driver on board is involved in an emergency
response area.
(a.1) Guidelines.--The department shall consult with the
advisory committee before publishing guidelines under subsection
(a).
(b) Temporary regulations.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, regulations promulgated by the department
under this subchapter during the two years following the
effective date of this section shall be deemed temporary
regulations, which shall expire no later than three years
following the effective date of this section or upon
promulgation of final regulations. The temporary regulations
shall not be subject to:
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(1) Sections 201, 202, 203, 204 and 205 of the act of
July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the
Commonwealth Documents Law.
(2) Sections 204(b) and 301(10) of the act of October
15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth
Attorneys Act.
(3) The act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as
the Regulatory Review Act.
(c) Publication.--The department shall transmit any
temporary regulations promulgated under subsection (b) to the
Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania
Bulletin.
Section 9. This act shall take effect in 90 days.
SECTION 1. THE DEFINITIONS OF "HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE
VEHICLE" AND "PLATOON" IN SECTION 102 OF TITLE 75 OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ARE AMENDED AND THE SECTION
IS AMENDED BY ADDING DEFINITIONS 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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"AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM" OR "ADS." THE HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE COLLECTIVELY CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE ENTIRE DYNAMIC
DRIVING TASK ON A SUSTAINED BASIS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LIMITED
WITHIN A SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL DESIGN DOMAIN AND WHETHER A LEVEL
3, 4 OR 5 DRIVING AUTOMATION SYSTEM UNDER SAE J3016.
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"BODILY INJURY." IMPAIRMENT OF PHYSICAL CONDITION OR
SUBSTANTIAL PAIN.
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"HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE" OR "HAV." A MOTOR VEHICLE
EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM. THE TERM EXCLUDES A
PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE.
"HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER." AN INDIVIDUAL WHO
PERFORMS ALL OR PART OF THE DYNAMIC DRIVING TASK FOR A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND IS:
(1) ON BOARD THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE; OR
(2) IN A REMOTE LOCATION WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND IS
CAPABLE OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE.
["HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE VEHICLE." A MOTOR VEHICLE USED
IN AN ACTIVE WORK ZONE, AS IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OR THE
PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE, WHICH IS:
(1) EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM; OR
(2) CONNECTED BY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OR OTHER
TECHNOLOGY TO ANOTHER VEHICLE ALLOWING FOR COORDINATED OR
CONTROLLED MOVEMENT.]
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["PLATOON." A GROUP OF BUSES, MILITARY VEHICLES OR MOTOR
CARRIER VEHICLES TRAVELING IN A UNIFIED MANNER AT ELECTRONICALLY
COORDINATED SPEEDS AT FOLLOWING DISTANCES THAT ARE CLOSER THAN
WOULD BE REASONABLE AND PRUDENT WITHOUT THE COORDINATION. THE
TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE A SCHOOL BUS OR A SCHOOL VEHICLE.]
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"SAE J3016." SURFACE VEHICLE RECOMMENDED PRACTICE TAXONOMY
AND DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS RELATED TO DRIVING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
FOR ON-ROAD MOTOR VEHICLES PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY OF
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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE) INTERNATIONAL IN APRIL 2021 AND AS IT
EXISTED ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS DEFINITION OR SUCH
SUBSEQUENT DATE AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT THROUGH
REGULATION AND CONSISTENT WITH SUBCH. B OF CH. 85 (RELATING TO
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES).
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SECTION 2. SECTION 1106(B)(10) AND (11) OF TITLE 75 ARE
AMENDED AND THE SUBSECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH TO
READ:
§ 1106. CONTENT AND EFFECT OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
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(B) INDICATION OF SPECIAL USE OR CONDITION.--NO PERSON SHALL
ASSIGN A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO ANY VEHICLE UNLESS THE
CERTIFICATE CLEARLY CONTAINS NOTICE OF THE USE OR CONDITION IF
THE VEHICLE IS OR HAS BEEN:
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(10) BEARING A VIN PLATE DIFFERING FROM ITS ORIGINAL;
[OR]
(11) A MOTOR VEHICLE RETURNED TO A VEHICLE DEALER OR
MANUFACTURER PURSUANT TO THE ACT OF MARCH 28, 1984 (P.L.150,
NO.28), KNOWN AS THE AUTOMOBILE LEMON LAW[.]; OR
(12) A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE.
INDICATION OF THE USE OR CONDITION SHALL BE DEEMED PART OF THE
DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLE. ANY PERSON VIOLATING THIS SUBSECTION
COMMITS A SUMMARY OFFENSE AND SHALL, UPON CONVICTION, BE
SENTENCED TO PAY A FINE OF $200.
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SECTION 3. SECTIONS 1503(B) AND 1785 OF TITLE 75 ARE AMENDED
TO READ:
§ 1503. PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSING; LICENSE ISSUANCE TO
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(B) LICENSE ISSUANCE TO MINORS.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE
A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON 17 YEARS OF AGE WHO:
(1) HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A DRIVER'S TRAINING
COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT; AND
(2) FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS AFTER PASSING THE
EXAMINATION UNDER SECTION 1505(E) (RELATING TO LEARNERS'
PERMITS) AND RECEIVING A JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE:
(I) HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT REPORTABLE
UNDER SECTION 3746(A) (RELATING TO [IMMEDIATE] NOTICE OF
ACCIDENT TO POLICE DEPARTMENT) FOR WHICH THEY ARE
PARTIALLY OR FULLY RESPONSIBLE IN THE OPINION OF THE
DEPARTMENT; OR
(II) HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY VIOLATION OF THIS
TITLE.
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§ 1785. PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOLLOWING ACCIDENT.
IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT THE OWNER OF A MOTOR
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT REQUIRING NOTICE TO A POLICE
DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 3746 (RELATING TO [IMMEDIATE]
NOTICE OF ACCIDENT TO POLICE DEPARTMENT) DID NOT MAINTAIN
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE
ACCIDENT, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUSPEND THE OPERATING PRIVILEGE
OF THE OWNER, WHERE APPLICABLE, AND THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REVOKE
THE REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
SECTION 4. SECTION 3317 OF TITLE 75 IS REPEALED:
[§ 3317. PLATOONING.
(A) GENERAL RULE.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE THE LEAD
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY ON PLATOONING.
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SUBJECT TO SECTION 3310 (RELATING TO FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY).
(C) VISUAL IDENTIFIER.--EACH VEHICLE IN A PLATOON MUST BE
MARKED WITH A VISUAL IDENTIFIER ON THE POWER UNIT. THE
DEPARTMENT, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
POLICE AND THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, SHALL ESTABLISH
THE CRITERIA AND PLACEMENT OF THE VISUAL IDENTIFIER UNDER
SUBSECTION (E).
(D) RESTRICTIONS.--A PLATOON SHALL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTIONS:
(1) A MAXIMUM OF THREE VEHICLES SHALL BE IN A PLATOON.
(2) VEHICLES IN A PLATOON SHALL TRAVEL ONLY ON LIMITED
ACCESS HIGHWAYS OR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, UNLESS OTHERWISE
PERMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OR THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE
COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT OR THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE
COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE UNDER PARAGRAPH (2), MAY RESTRICT
VEHICLE MOVEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION FOR OPERATIONAL OR SAFETY
REASONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
(4) A DRIVER SHALL BE IN EACH VEHICLE OF A PLATOON.
(E) PLAN FOR GENERAL PLATOON OPERATIONS.--A PERSON MAY
OPERATE A PLATOON ON A HIGHWAY OF THIS COMMONWEALTH IF THE
PERSON FILES A PLAN FOR GENERAL PLATOON OPERATIONS WITH THE
DEPARTMENT. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REVIEW THE PLAN IN CONSULTATION
WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE
COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE. IF THE PLAN IS NOT REJECTED BY THE
DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE PLAN, THE PERSON
MAY OPERATE THE PLATOON.]
SECTION 5. SECTIONS 3742, 3743, 3744 AND 3745 OF TITLE 75
ARE AMENDED BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS TO READ:
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§ 3742. ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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(A.1) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.--IF A VEHICLE UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) IS A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATING WITH AN
ADS ENGAGED OR WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER ON
BOARD, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION ARE SATISFIED IF THE
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE STOPS AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT OR AS
CLOSE TO THE SCENE AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE AND REMAINS AT THE
SCENE UNTIL THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 3744 HAVE BEEN
FULFILLED.
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§ 3743. ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED VEHICLE OR
PROPERTY.
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(A.1) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.--
(1) IF A VEHICLE UNDER SUBSECTION (A) IS A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATING WITH AN ADS ENGAGED OR WITHOUT A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER ON BOARD, THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THIS SECTION ARE SATISFIED IF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
STOPS AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT OR AS CLOSE TO THE SCENE
AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE AND THE OWNER OF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE OR A PERSON ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE PROMPTLY CONTACTS THE NEAREST OFFICE OF A
DULY AUTHORIZED POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT.
(2) THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE SHALL REMAIN AT THE
SCENE OR AS CLOSE TO THE SCENE AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE UNTIL
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 3744 ARE FULFILLED.
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(A.1) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.--
(1) IF A VEHICLE UNDER SUBSECTION (A) IS A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATING WITH AN ADS ENGAGED OR WITHOUT A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER ON BOARD, THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THIS SECTION ARE SATISFIED IF THE OWNER OF THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE, A PERSON ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF THE
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE OR THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
PROMPTLY CONTACTS THE NEAREST OFFICE OF A DULY AUTHORIZED
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT AND COMMUNICATES THE
REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR THE
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
(2) THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE SHALL REMAIN AT THE
SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT OR AS CLOSE TO THE SCENE AS SAFELY AS
POSSIBLE UNTIL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION ARE
FULFILLED.
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§ 3745. ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO UNATTENDED VEHICLE OR
PROPERTY.
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(A.1) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.--
(1) IF A VEHICLE UNDER SUBSECTION (A) IS A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATING WITH AN ADS ENGAGED OR WITHOUT A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER ON BOARD, THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THIS SECTION ARE SATISFIED IF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
STOPS AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT OR AS CLOSE TO THE SCENE
AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE AND THE OWNER OF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE, A PERSON ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE OR THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE PROMPTLY
CONTACTS THE NEAREST OFFICE OF A DULY AUTHORIZED POLICE
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REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR THE
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
(2) THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE SHALL REMAIN AT THE
SCENE OR AS CLOSE TO THE SCENE AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE UNTIL
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 3744 (RELATING TO DUTY TO GIVE
INFORMATION AND RENDER AID) ARE FULFILLED.
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SECTION 6. SECTION 3745.1(E) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED TO READ:
§ 3745.1. ACCIDENT SCENE CLEARANCE.
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(E) OTHER DRIVER DUTIES.--COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION SHALL
NOT AFFECT A DRIVER'S DUTY TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 3742 (RELATING
TO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY), 3743 (RELATING
TO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED VEHICLE OR PROPERTY),
3744 (RELATING TO DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION AND RENDER AID), 3745
(RELATING TO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO UNATTENDED VEHICLE OR
PROPERTY), 3746 (RELATING TO [IMMEDIATE] NOTICE OF ACCIDENT TO
POLICE DEPARTMENT) OR 3747 (RELATING TO WRITTEN REPORT OF
ACCIDENT BY DRIVER OR OWNER).
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SECTION 7. SECTION 3746 HEADING OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED AND
THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO READ:
§ 3746. [IMMEDIATE NOTICE] NOTICE OF ACCIDENT TO POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
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(A.1) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.--IF A VEHICLE UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) IS A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATING WITH AN
ADS ENGAGED OR WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER ON
BOARD, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION ARE SATISFIED IF THE
OWNER OF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE, A PERSON ON BEHALF OF THE
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VEHICLE PROMPTLY CONTACTS THE NEAREST OFFICE OF A DULY
AUTHORIZED POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT.
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SECTION 8. SECTION 3747(A) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED TO READ:
§ 3747. WRITTEN REPORT OF ACCIDENT BY DRIVER OR OWNER.
(A) GENERAL RULE.--IF A POLICE OFFICER DOES NOT INVESTIGATE
AN ACCIDENT REQUIRED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY SECTION 3746
(RELATING TO [IMMEDIATE] NOTICE OF ACCIDENT TO POLICE
DEPARTMENT), THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE WHICH IS IN ANY MANNER
INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT SHALL, WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE
ACCIDENT, FORWARD A WRITTEN REPORT OF THE ACCIDENT TO THE
DEPARTMENT.
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SECTION 9. SECTIONS 4103, 4702 AND 4921 OF TITLE 75 ARE
AMENDED BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS TO READ:
§ 4103. PROMULGATION OF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT STANDARDS.
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(F) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.--A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
THAT IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY BY THE ADS OR A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER IN A REMOTE LOCATION FOR ALL TRIPS IS
NOT SUBJECT TO MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF
THIS COMMONWEALTH THAT:
(1) RELATE TO OR SUPPORT MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION BY A
DRIVER SEATED IN THE VEHICLE; AND
(2) ARE NOT RELEVANT FOR AN ADS.
§ 4702. REQUIREMENT FOR PERIODIC INSPECTION OF VEHICLES.
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VEHICLES.--THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER
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SUBSECTION (A) SHALL APPLY TO HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES ONLY IN
A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4103(F)
(RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT STANDARDS).
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§ 4921. WIDTH OF VEHICLES.
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(E.3) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.--IF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE IS OPERATING ON HIGHWAYS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH, A REAR
VISIBILITY SYSTEM COMPRISED OF A SET OF DEVICES OR COMPONENTS,
THAT TOGETHER PERFORM THE FUNCTION OF PRODUCING THE REARVIEW
IMAGE, SHALL BE CONSIDERED A MIRROR OR A SIMILAR DEVICE TO A
MIRROR, AND SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE MEASUREMENT OF THE WIDTH
OF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS.
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SECTION 10. SECTION 6109(A)(13) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED TO
READ:
§ 6109. SPECIFIC POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
(A) ENUMERATION OF POLICE POWERS.--THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
TITLE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO PREVENT THE DEPARTMENT ON STATE-
DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS
WITHIN THEIR PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES FROM THE REASONABLE EXERCISE OF
THEIR POLICE POWERS. THE FOLLOWING ARE PRESUMED TO BE REASONABLE
EXERCISES OF POLICE POWER:
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(13) PROHIBITING OR REGULATING THE USE OF DESIGNATED
STREETS BY ANY CLASS OR KIND OF TRAFFIC, PROVIDED THAT A
PROHIBITION OR REGULATION OF A LOCAL AUTHORITY MAY NOT BE
SPECIFIC TO OR DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE.
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SECTION 11. SECTION 8501 OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING
DEFINITIONS TO READ:
§ 8501. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS CHAPTER
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
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"CERTIFICATE HOLDER." A PERSON OR AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
HOLDING A VALID CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
"CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE." A CERTIFICATE AUTHORIZING THE
OPERATION OF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SUBCH. B (RELATING TO HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES).
"DDT FALLBACK." A RESPONSE BY A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
DRIVER OR ADS TO EITHER PERFORM A DDT OR ACHIEVE A MINIMAL-RISK
CONDITION AFTER OCCURRENCE OF A DDT PERFORMANCE-RELEVANT SYSTEM
FAILURE OR UPON AN OPERATIONAL DESIGN DOMAIN EXIT.
"DYNAMIC DRIVING TASK" OR "DDT." REAL-TIME OPERATIONAL AND
TACTICAL FUNCTIONS REQUIRED TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A
HIGHWAY, EXCLUDING STRATEGIC FUNCTIONS SUCH AS TRIP SCHEDULING
AND SELECTION OF DESTINATIONS AND WAYPOINTS, AND INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION:
(1) LATERAL VEHICLE MOTION CONTROL VIA STEERING.
(2) LONGITUDINAL MOTION CONTROL VIA ACCELERATION AND
DECELERATION.
(3) MONITORING THE DRIVING ENVIRONMENT VIA OBJECT AND
EVENT DETECTION, RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION AND RESPONSE
PREPARATION.
(4) OBJECT AND EVENT RESPONSE EXECUTION.
(5) MANEUVER PLANNING.
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GESTURING.
"HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE VEHICLE." A MOTOR VEHICLE USED
IN AN ACTIVE WORK ZONE AS IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OR THE
PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE, FOR PURPOSES
RELATED TO THE ACTIVE WORK ZONE THAT IS:
(1) EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM; OR
(2) CONNECTED BY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OR OTHER
TECHNOLOGY TO ANOTHER VEHICLE ALLOWING FOR COORDINATED OR
CONTROLLED MOVEMENT.
"MINIMAL RISK CONDITION." A STABLE, STOPPED CONDITION TO
WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL, A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER OR ADS
MAY BRING A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AFTER PERFORMING A DDT
FALLBACK IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A CRASH WHEN A GIVEN
TRIP CANNOT OR SHOULD NOT BE CONTINUED.
"OPERATIONAL DESIGN DOMAIN" OR "ODD." OPERATING CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH A GIVEN ADS IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO FUNCTION,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENVIRONMENTAL, GEOGRAPHICAL AND
TIME-OF-DAY RESTRICTIONS AND THE REQUISITE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE
OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC OR HIGHWAY CHARACTERISTICS.
"PLATOON." A GROUP OF BUSES, MILITARY VEHICLES OR MOTOR
CARRIER VEHICLES TRAVELING IN A UNIFIED MANNER AT ELECTRONICALLY
COORDINATED SPEEDS AT FOLLOWING DISTANCES THAT ARE CLOSER THAN
WOULD BE REASONABLE AND PRUDENT WITHOUT THE COORDINATION. THE
TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE A SCHOOL BUS OR A SCHOOL VEHICLE.
SECTION 12. SECTION 8502 OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED TO READ:
§ 8502. HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
[(A) GENERAL RULE.--]THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE THE LEAD
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY ON HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
[(B) HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE VEHICLES.--THE DEPARTMENT OR
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AUTHORIZE THE LOCATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO
IMPLEMENT THE DEPLOYMENT OF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE
VEHICLE. A DRIVER MAY BE REQUIRED IN A HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK
ZONE VEHICLE WHEN USED IN AN ACTIVE WORK ZONE.]
SECTION 13. SECTION 8503(B)(9) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED AND
THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO READ:
§ 8503. HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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(B) COMPOSITION.--THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:
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(9) THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED BY THE
GOVERNOR:
(I) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A TRANSIT AUTHORITY
LOCATED IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(II) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING [A TRANSPORTATION,] AN
EDUCATIONAL OR RESEARCH INSTITUTION LOCATED IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLES.
(III) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
(IV) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER
ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
(V) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING BICYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS
OR MOTORCYCLISTS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(VI) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING DRIVERS OR CONSUMERS IN
THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(VII) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A MUNICIPALITY OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
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(IX) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING AN INSURANCE COMPANY,
ASSOCIATION OR EXCHANGE WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT THE
BUSINESS OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(X) TWO MEMBERS REPRESENTING DIFFERENT LABOR
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
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(J) SPECIAL REPORTS.--BEGINNING AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, BUT
NO LATER THAN 18 MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SUBSECTION, THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT
THAT EVALUATES THE IMPACT OF HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES
AUTHORIZED BY THIS CHAPTER ON THIS COMMONWEALTH. THE REPORT
SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON
OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE
CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND POSTED ON THE
DEPARTMENT'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE. THE REPORT
SHALL EVALUATE THE FOLLOWING WITH RESPECT TO HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLES AUTHORIZED BY THIS CHAPTER:
(1) BENEFITS AND IMPLICATIONS TO THIS COMMONWEALTH'S
WORKFORCE.
(2) ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND IMPLICATIONS TO THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
(3) IMPROVEMENTS TO ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
(4) IMPROVEMENTS TO MOBILITY OPTIONS FOR THE GENERAL
PUBLIC.
(5) SUGGESTED CHANGES TO THE LAWS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 14. TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
§ 8504. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.
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(A) PROHIBITION.--EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B), NO
PERSON MAY OPERATE ON A HIGHWAY IN THIS COMMONWEALTH A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE, UNLESS:
(1) THE PERSON IS A CERTIFICATE HOLDER OR IS AN
AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER APPROVED BY A CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO
OPERATE A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE ON BEHALF OF THE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER; AND
(2) THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SUBCHAPTER.
(B) APPLICABILITY.--SUBSECTION (A) SHALL NOT APPLY TO:
(1) A HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE VEHICLE OPERATED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8531 (RELATING TO HIGHLY AUTOMATED
WORK ZONE VEHICLES).
(2) A PLATOON OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8532
(RELATING TO PLATOONING).
(3) A VEHICLE THAT IS ALSO A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
AND IS APPROVED FOR NONCOMMERCIAL USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
UNDER FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
(4) A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE REGISTERED IN ANOTHER
STATE OPERATING IN THIS COMMONWEALTH UNDER AN INTERSTATE
AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8510.5 (RELATING TO
INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS).
§ 8505. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT.
(A) GENERAL POWERS.--TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MOTORISTS AND
THE GENERAL PUBLIC, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 8509
(RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OPERATION), THE DEPARTMENT HAS SOLE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER THE OPERATION OF HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH CONSISTENT WITH
THIS SUBCHAPTER AND FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
(B) SPECIFIC POWERS AND DUTIES.--EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN
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SUBSECTION (C), THE DEPARTMENT HAS THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC POWERS
AND DUTIES:
(1) BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY WHERE THE SECRETARY
DETERMINES THAT THE OPERATION OF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
WOULD CONSTITUTE A HAZARD.
(2) TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO SELF-REPORT TO
THE DEPARTMENT AN ACCIDENT IN THIS COMMONWEALTH INVOLVING THE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IF THE ACCIDENT
RESULTED IN BODILY INJURY, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH THE TIME
FRAME IN WHICH TO SELF-REPORT AN ACCIDENT TO THE DEPARTMENT,
PROVIDED THAT THE TIME FRAME IS NO LESS THAN SIX HOURS FROM
THE OCCURRENCE OF THE ACCIDENT.
(3) TO DISPLAY ON THE DEPARTMENT'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE
INTERNET WEBSITE, THE FOLLOWING:
(I) A LIST OF CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
(II) ORDERS ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY UNDER PARAGRAPH
(1).
(III) POLICIES, REGULATIONS OR GUIDELINES ISSUED BY
THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER.
(4) TO ESTABLISH POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS
REASONABLY NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SUBCHAPTER.
(C) RESTRICTION.--NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (B), THE
DEPARTMENT IS PROHIBITED FROM ESTABLISHING A POLICY, GUIDELINE
OR REGULATION UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER THAT:
(1) REQUIRES A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER TO OBTAIN
ANOTHER ADDITIONAL LICENSE, APPROVAL OR SIMILAR
AUTHORIZATION, OTHER THAN THE APPROPRIATE DRIVER'S LICENSE
AND ENDORSEMENT, ACCORDING TO THE TYPE AND CLASS OF MOTOR
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VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM THAT THE
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER OPERATES;
(2) IS INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION
RELATING TO HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES;
(3) PROHIBITS OR RESTRICTS A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
DRIVER FROM OPERATING A CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE TO CONTROL ALL OR PART OF THE DDT UNLESS THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF ONE OR MORE
MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PAST 365 DAYS; OR
(4) PROHIBITS OR RESTRICTS A CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE FROM OPERATING WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE DRIVER IN A MANNER THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8508(B) AND (E) (RELATING TO OPERATION
REQUIREMENTS) AND SECTION 8510.1(B) (RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT
AND PENALTIES).
§ 8506. SELF-CERTIFICATION.
(A) FORM.--A SELF-CERTIFICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON A FORM AND IN A MANNER
DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE FORM SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH
THIS SUBCHAPTER AND MAY NOT IMPOSE ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
UPON THE OPERATION OF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE THAT ARE
INCONSISTENT WITH THIS SUBCHAPTER OR FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
(B) CONTENTS OF FORM.--A SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM SUBMITTED
TO THE DEPARTMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL INCLUDE INFORMATION
NECESSARY CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE OR THE AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM INSTALLED IN THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE, AS APPLICABLE, MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER.
§ 8507. SELF-CERTIFICATION REVIEW.
(A) REVIEW AND ISSUANCE.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REVIEW A
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SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 8506 (RELATING
TO SELF-CERTIFICATION). IF A SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM IS NOT
REJECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF RECEIPT
BY THE DEPARTMENT, THE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM SHALL BE
CONSIDERED COMPLETE AND A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
ISSUED TO THE APPLICANT. THE DEPARTMENT MAY ONLY REJECT A SELF-
CERTIFICATION FORM FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(1) THE FORM IS INCOMPLETE.
(2) THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE FORM DOES NOT
CERTIFY THAT THAT THE APPLICANT'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE OR
THE AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM INSTALLED IN THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE, AS APPLICABLE, MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THIS SUBCHAPTER.
(3) THE FORM CONTAINS MATERIALLY INACCURATE INFORMATION
AND THE APPLICANT IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO CLARIFYING QUESTIONS.
(B) EFFECTIVE PERIOD.--
(1) THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT REQUIRE RENEWAL OF A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ISSUED UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER.
(2) AN APPLICANT FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WHO,
PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, OPERATED A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUTOMATED VEHICLE
TESTING GUIDANCE ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, MAY CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
ON HIGHWAYS PENDING THE REVIEW OF A SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM
IF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE MET:
(I) THE APPLICANT HAS SUBMITTED A SELF-CERTIFICATION
FORM FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE TO THE DEPARTMENT.
(II) THE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT DENIED THE SELF-
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WRITING, TO THE APPLICANT PROHIBITING CONTINUED HAV
OPERATION WHILE THE DEPARTMENT REVIEWS THE SELF-
CERTIFICATION FORM.
(IV) THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SUBCHAPTER.
(C) DUTY OF CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.--A CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHALL
CONTINUE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION OR RECORDS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED
BY THE DEPARTMENT AND REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS SUBCHAPTER.
§ 8508. OPERATION REQUIREMENTS.--
(A) GENERAL RULE.--A CERTIFICATE HOLDER MAY OPERATE, SUBJECT
TO THE OPERATION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION, A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE WITH OR WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
DRIVER ON A HIGHWAY IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(B) DRIVERLESS OPERATION.--A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE MAY
OPERATE ON A HIGHWAY WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER,
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE ADS MUST BE ENGAGED.
(2) THE HAV MUST BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING IN COMPLIANCE
WITH APPLICABLE TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY PROVISIONS
OF THIS TITLE, UNLESS THE EXEMPTION HAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE
DEPARTMENT.
(3) IF A FAILURE OF AN ADS OCCURS WHICH RENDERS THE ADS
UNABLE TO PERFORM THE ENTIRE DDT WITHIN THE INTENDED ODD, THE
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMAL RISK
CONDITION.
(C) OPERATION WITH DRIVER.--A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE MAY
OPERATE ON HIGHWAY WITH A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER,
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
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(1) A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER MAY CONTROL ALL OR
PART OF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE'S DDT.
(2) IF A FAILURE OF AN ADS RENDERS THE ADS UNABLE TO
PERFORM THE ENTIRE DDT WITHIN THE INTENDED ODD, THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE OR THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER MUST
ACHIEVE A MINIMAL RISK CONDITION.
(D) VEHICLE MARKINGS.--WHEN REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL LAW OR
REGULATION, A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE SHALL BEAR ANY REQUIRED
MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABELS INDICATING THAT THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS, INCLUDING
REFERENCE TO ANY EXEMPTION GRANTED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.
(E) HAV DRIVERS.--A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER SHALL BE
PROPERLY LICENSED UNDER THIS TITLE TO OPERATE THE APPROPRIATE
TYPE AND CLASS OF MOTOR VEHICLE .
(F) INSURANCE REQUIRED.-- A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE WITH AN
ADS ENGAGED WITH OR WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER
MAY NOT OPERATE ON A HIGHWAY IN THIS COMMONWEALTH UNLESS THE
VEHICLE IS COVERED BY INSURANCE OR SELF-INSURANCE IN THE MINIMUM
AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR DEATH, BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, WHICH SHALL SATISFY THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS TITLE.
(G) LOW-SPEED HAVS.--
(1) A LOW-SPEED HAV MAY NOT BE OPERATED ON A HIGHWAY
WITH A POSTED SPEED LIMIT GREATER THAN 35 MILES-PER-HOUR,
EXCEPT WHEN:
(I) THE LOW-SPEED HAV IS ENGAGED IN A LEGAL CROSSING
OF THE HIGHWAY; OR
(II) THE LOW-SPEED HAV IS PERMITTED, BY ORDER OF THE
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SECRETARY, TO BE OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY.
(2) A LOW-SPEED HAV MAY NOT BE OPERATED ON A FREEWAY.
(3) AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM "LOW-SPEED HAV"
SHALL MEAN A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE THAT IS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN 49 CFR
571.500 (RELATING TO STANDARD NUMBER 500; LOW-SPEED
VEHICLES), INCLUDING ANY EXEMPTIONS BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, AND DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED
WITHOUT AN OCCUPANT AND USED TO TRANSPORT GOODS. THE TERM
DOES NOT INCLUDE A NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND SHALL BE
CONSIDERED BY THE DEPARTMENT AS A PASSENGER CAR OR TRUCK FOR
THE PURPOSES OF TITLE AND REGISTRATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 1106(B)(12) (RELATING TO CONTENT AND EFFECT OF
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE).
(H) HAV TITLE REQUIRED.--A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE MAY NOT
OPERATE ON A HIGHWAY IN THIS COMMONWEALTH UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS
TITLED AS A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
1106(B)(12) OR UNDER THE LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF ANOTHER
JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
§ 8509. COMMERCIAL OPERATION.
(A) MOTOR CARRIERS.--A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE THAT IS ALSO
A MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE THAT REQUIRES A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S
LICENSE UNDER SECTION 1606 (RELATING TO REQUIREMENT FOR
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE) MAY OPERATE ON HIGHWAYS AS A MOTOR
CARRIER WITH OR WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER. A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATED WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE DRIVER SHALL OPERATE UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW OR
REGULATION GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND
DRIVERS, EXCEPT PROVISIONS THAT BY THEIR NATURE REASONABLY APPLY
ONLY TO A DRIVER SHALL NOT APPLY TO A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE.
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(B) APPLICABILITY OF PUBLIC UTILITY CODE.--
(1) THE PROVISIONS 66 PA.C.S. (RELATING TO PUBLIC
UTILITIES) SHALL APPLY TO A CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND THE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES, EXCEPT FOR
PROVISIONS THAT BY THEIR NATURE REASONABLY APPLY ONLY TO A
DRIVER SHALL NOT APPLY TO A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE.
(2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPH (3), NOTHING
CONTAINED IN THIS SUBCHAPTER SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT
THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION FROM REQUIRING AN
AUTHORIZATION, LICENSE OR APPROVAL FROM A CERTIFICATE HOLDER
FOR THE OPERATION OF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IF THE
AUTHORIZATION, LICENSE OR APPROVAL REQUIREMENT IS CONSISTENT
WITH 66 PA.C.S. AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE.
(3) NOTWITHSTANDING PARAGRAPH (2), THE PENNSYLVANIA
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION MAY NOT REQUIRE AN AUTHORIZATION,
LICENSE OR APPROVAL FROM A CERTIFICATE HOLDER IF THE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER:
(I) IS NOT DIRECTLY PROVIDING A COMMERCIAL SERVICE
REGULATED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION;
AND
(II) IS ONLY PROVIDING A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE TO
ANOTHER PERSON THAT HOLDS AN AUTHORIZATION, LICENSE OR
APPROVAL FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
FOR USE IN A COMMERCIAL SERVICE REGULATED BY THE
PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY COMMISSION.
(4) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN SUBSECTION (C), A
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY LICENSED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION MAY UTILIZE A CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
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NETWORK SERVICE).
(C) CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS.--
(1) A TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY LICENSED BY A
PARKING AUTHORITY OF A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS MAY UTILIZE A
CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE TO PROVIDE
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SERVICES UNDER 53 PA.C.S. CH. 57A
(RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES).
(2) THE PROVISIONS OF 53 PA.C.S. CH. 57A SHALL APPLY TO
A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (1),
EXCEPT FOR PROVISIONS THAT BY THEIR NATURE DO NOT APPLY TO A
DRIVER OF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE WHEN THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE IS OPERATED WITHOUT A HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE DRIVER.
(D) LIMITATION.--THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
UNDER SUBSECTION (B) AND A PARKING AUTHORITY OF A CITY OF THE
FIRST CLASS UNDER SUBSECTION (C) MAY NOT REQUIRE, INCLUDING AS A
REQUIREMENT OF AN AUTHORIZATION, LICENSE OR APPROVAL:
(1) A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED WITH A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER.
(2) ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE.
(3) OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
THAT ARE SUBSTANTIALLY DISSIMILAR TO OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING WITHOUT AN AUTOMATED DRIVING
SYSTEM.
(4) COMPLIANCE WITH ADDITIONAL STANDARDS RELATED TO A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE'S AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM, ODD, DDT
OR DDT FALLBACK.
(E) COMMERCIAL RESTRICTIONS.--A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE MAY
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(1) BE OPERATED AS A SCHOOL BUS OR SCHOOL VEHICLE; OR
(2) CARRY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 102
(RELATING TO DEFINITIONS) PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS
PROHIBITION DOES NOT APPLY TO TRANSPORTING ARTICLES AND
SUBSTANCES PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 C.F.R. 172.315
(RELATING TO LIMITED QUANTITIES) OR THAT OTHERWISE DO NOT
REQUIRE PLACARDING PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS REGULATIONS (49 C.F.R. PART 100 ET SEQ.).
§ 8510. PREEMPTION.
(A) LOCAL PREEMPTION.--
(1) THIS SUBCHAPTER PREEMPTS AND SUPERSEDES ALL
ORDINANCES RELATING TO HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES. A LOCAL
AUTHORITY MAY NOT ADOPT OR ENFORCE A POLICY, RULE OR
ORDINANCE THAT SETS STANDARDS OR OTHERWISE BURDENS,
PROHIBITS, LIMITS OR REGULATES THE OPERATION OF A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE.
(2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN SUBSECTION (B), A LOCAL
AUTHORITY THAT ENFORCES OR ENACTS AN ORDINANCE IN VIOLATION
OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE IN VIOLATION OF
SECTION 6101 (RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND UNIFORMITY OF
TITLE).
(B) CONSTRUCTION.--
(1) NOTHING IN SUBSECTION (A) SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
PROHIBIT LOCAL AUTHORITIES ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS WITHIN
THEIR PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES FROM THE REASONABLE EXERCISE OF
THEIR POLICE POWERS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 6109 (RELATING TO
SPECIFIC POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES),
PROVIDED THAT THE EXERCISE OF THE POLICE POWERS DOES NOT
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(2) A POLICY, RULE OR ORDINANCE THAT AFFECTS THE
OPERATION OF THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AS A MEMBER OF A
TYPE OR CLASS OF VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRAFFIC SHALL NOT
BE A VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION (A).
§ 8510.1. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
(A) ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE.--
(1) THE ADS IS CONSIDERED THE DRIVER OF A HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE WHEN THE ADS IS ENGAGED AND NO HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER IS ON BOARD OR IN A REMOTE LOCATION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING COMPLIANCE UNDER ANY PROVISION
OF THIS TITLE RELATING TO A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE OR MOTOR
VEHICLE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
(I) THE ADS IS CONSIDERED TO BE A DRIVER LICENSED TO
OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THIS TITLE.
(II) IF A POLICE OFFICER ISSUES A CITATION, THE
POLICE OFFICER SHALL CITE THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
(III) THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS TITLE RELATING TO
EXHIBITING A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND REGISTRATION CARD ARE
SATISFIED IF A VEHICLE REGISTRATION CARD IS IN THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY A POLICE OFFICER.
(2) THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER IS CONSIDERED
THE DRIVER OF A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE WHEN ON BOARD THE
HAV OR IN A REMOTE LOCATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING
COMPLIANCE UNDER THIS TITLE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
(I) IF A POLICE OFFICER ISSUES A CITATION FOR A
VIOLATION OF THIS TITLE BY A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE
WITH A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER, THE POLICE
OFFICER SHALL CITE THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER.
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EXHIBITING A REGISTRATION CARD ARE SATISFIED IF A VEHICLE
REGISTRATION CARD IS IN THE HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND
PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY
A POLICE OFFICER.
(III) A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DRIVER OPERATING AN
HAV FROM A REMOTE LOCATION SHALL ELECTRONICALLY OR
PHYSICALLY EXHIBIT A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A POLICE OFFICER
UPON REQUEST IF A PHYSICAL COPY OR ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE
DRIVER'S LICENSE IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLE.
(B) ENFORCEMENT BY DEPARTMENT.--
(1) THE DEPARTMENT MAY ONLY SUSPEND OR LIMIT A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(I) THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE OR AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE
APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBCHAPTER.
(II) THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER SUBMITTED MATERIALLY
FALSE INFORMATION ON THE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM
SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 8506 (RELATING
TO SELF-CERTIFICATION).
(2) THE DEPARTMENT MAY ONLY REVOKE A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(I) THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER KNOWINGLY OPERATED A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE DURING A TIME PERIOD WHEN THE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WAS
SUSPENDED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1).
(II) THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER KNOWINGLY OPERATED A
HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE IN A MANNER THAT VIOLATED A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE LIMITATION ESTABLISHED BY THE
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DEPARTMENT UNDER PARAGRAPH (1).
(III) THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WAS CONVICTED OF ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO A VIOLATION OF
THIS TITLE BY THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE WHEN THE ADS WAS ENGAGED AND NO HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLE DRIVER WAS ON BOARD OR IN A REMOTE LOCATION:
(A) SECTION 3732 (RELATING TO HOMICIDE BY
VEHICLE).
(B) SECTION 3732.1 (RELATING TO AGGRAVATED
ASSAULT BY VEHICLE).
(3) NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS SUBCHAPTER SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND, LIMIT OR REVOKE
A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE EXCEPT FOR THE INSTANCES
SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED IN PARAGRAPHS (1) AND (2).
(4) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE A NOTICE AND AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO A CERTIFICATE
HOLDER WHOSE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE IS SUSPENDED, LIMITED
OR REVOKED UNDER PARAGRAPHS (1) AND (2).
(C) PENALTIES.--
(1) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPHS (2) AND (3), A
CERTIFICATE HOLDER THAT VIOLATES A PROVISION OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER SHALL BE GUILTY OF A SUMMARY OFFENSE AND SHALL,
UPON CONVICTION, BE SENTENCED TO PAY A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN
$25 AND NOT MORE THAN $1,000.
(2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPH (3), A PERSON
THAT VIOLATES SECTION 8504 (RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED) SHALL BE GUILTY OF A SUMMARY OFFENSE AND
SHALL, UPON CONVICTION, BE SENTENCED TO PAY A FINE OF NOT
LESS THAN $500.
(3) A PERSON THAT KNOWINGLY VIOLATES SECTION 8504 AND
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WHOSE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WAS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE GUILTY OF A SUMMARY OFFENSE AND
SHALL, UPON CONVICTION, BE SENTENCED TO PAY A FINE OF NOT
LESS THAN $1,000.
§ 8510.2. REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES.
(A) GENERAL RULE.--IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE PROMPT
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SUBCHAPTER, THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE
REGULATIONS AND PUBLISH GUIDELINES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH:
(1) THIS SUBCHAPTER; AND
(2) FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATIONS RELATING TO HIGHLY
AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
(B) TEMPORARY REGULATIONS.--NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER
PROVISION OF LAW, REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT
UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER DURING THE TWO YEARS FOLLOWING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE DEEMED TEMPORARY
REGULATIONS, WHICH SHALL EXPIRE NO LATER THAN THREE YEARS
FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION OR UPON
PROMULGATION OF FINAL REGULATIONS. THE TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO:
(1) SECTION 612 OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177,
NO.175), KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929.
(2) SECTIONS 201, 202, 203, 204 AND 205 OF THE ACT OF
JULY 31, 1968 (P.L.769, NO.240), REFERRED TO AS THE
COMMONWEALTH DOCUMENTS LAW.
(3) SECTIONS 204(B) AND 301(10) OF THE ACT OF OCTOBER
15, 1980 (P.L.950, NO.164), KNOWN AS THE COMMONWEALTH
ATTORNEYS ACT.
(4) THE ACT OF JUNE 25, 1982 (P.L.633, NO.181), KNOWN AS
THE REGULATORY REVIEW ACT.
(C) PUBLICATION.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL TRANSMIT TEMPORARY
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REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER SUBSECTION (B) TO THE LEGISLATIVE
REFERENCE BUREAU FOR PUBLICATION IN THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.
(D) CONSULTATION REQUIRED.--PRIOR TO PROMULGATING
REGULATIONS OR PUBLISHING GUIDELINES AND POLICIES UNDER THIS
SUBCHAPTER, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONSULT WITH THE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
§ 8510.3. CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS.
INFORMATION, DATA OR RECORDS OBTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER
THIS CHAPTER SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 14,
2008 (P.L.6, NO.3), KNOWN AS THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW, IF:
(1) THE INFORMATION, DATA OR RECORDS CONSTITUTE OR
REVEAL A TRADE SECRET OR CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION.
(2) DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION, DATA OR RECORDS COULD
AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OF HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
§ 8510.4. APPEALS.
A CERTIFICATE HOLDER MAY APPEAL AN ACTION TAKEN BY THE
DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 PA.C.S.
CHS. 5 SUBCH. A (RELATING TO PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE OF
COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES) AND 7 SUBCH. A (RELATING TO JUDICIAL
REVIEW OF COMMONWEALTH AGENCY ACTION).
§ 8510.5. INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS.
(A) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY NEGOTIATE ONE
OR MORE INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEALTH WITH
REGULATORY AGENCIES OF OTHER STATES FOR THE INTERSTATE OPERATION
OF HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES AND PLATOONS APPROVED FOR OPERATION
IN THE COMMONWEALTH UNDER THIS CHAPTER AND FOR HIGHLY AUTOMATED
VEHICLES AND PLATOONS APPROVED FOR OPERATION IN STATES THAT ARE
PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT.
(B) APPROVAL REQUIRED.--AN INTERSTATE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED
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BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
UPON APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR.
(C) REGULATIONS.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS
GOVERNING THE INTERSTATE OPERATION OF HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES
AND PLATOONS CONSISTENT WITH THIS CHAPTER AND THE INTERSTATE
AGREEMENT.
(D) LIMITATION.--AN INTERSTATE AGREEMENT SHALL ONLY BE
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR IF PERMITTED UNDER FEDERAL LAW OR
REGULATION AND SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW OR
REGULATION.
SECTION 15. CHAPTER 85 OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBCHAPTER TO READ:
SUBCHAPTER D
OTHER AUTOMATED VEHICLES
SEC.
8531. HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE VEHICLES.
8532. PLATOONING.
§ 8531. HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE VEHICLES.
THE DEPARTMENT OR THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, AS
APPLICABLE, SHALL AUTHORIZE LOCATIONS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH ON A
PERIODIC BASIS WHERE A HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK ZONE VEHICLE MAY BE
DEPLOYED. A DRIVER MAY BE REQUIRED IN A HIGHLY AUTOMATED WORK
ZONE VEHICLE WHEN USED IN AN ACTIVE WORK ZONE.
§ 8532. PLATOONING.
(A) GENERAL RULE.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE THE LEAD
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY ON PLATOONING.
(B) EXCEPTION.--NONLEAD VEHICLES IN A PLATOON SHALL NOT BE
SUBJECT TO SECTION 3310 (RELATING TO FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY).
(C) VISUAL IDENTIFIER.--EACH VEHICLE IN A PLATOON SHALL BE
MARKED WITH A VISUAL IDENTIFIER ON THE POWER UNIT. THE
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DEPARTMENT, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
POLICE AND THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, SHALL ESTABLISH
THE CRITERIA AND PLACEMENT OF THE VISUAL IDENTIFIER.
(D) RESTRICTIONS.--A PLATOON SHALL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTIONS:
(1) A MAXIMUM OF THREE VEHICLES SHALL BE IN A PLATOON.
(2) VEHICLES IN A PLATOON SHALL TRAVEL ONLY ON LIMITED-
ACCESS HIGHWAYS OR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, UNLESS OTHERWISE
PERMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OR THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE
COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT OR THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE
COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE UNDER PARAGRAPH (2), MAY RESTRICT
VEHICLE MOVEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION FOR OPERATIONAL OR SAFETY
REASONS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
(4) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER PARAGRAPH (5), A DRIVER
SHALL BE IN EACH VEHICLE OF A PLATOON.
(5) CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE LAW AND
REGULATIONS, THE LEAD VEHICLE MAY OPERATE WITH A DRIVER AND
ONE NONLEAD VEHICLE MAY OPERATE WITH AN ADS ENGAGED WITH OR
WITHOUT A DRIVER.
(E) PLAN FOR GENERAL PLATOON OPERATIONS.--
(1) A PERSON MAY OPERATE A PLATOON ON A HIGHWAY OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH IF THE PERSON FILES A PLAN FOR GENERAL PLATOON
OPERATIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE
COMMISSION, AS APPLICABLE.
(2) IF THE PLAN IS NOT APPROVED, REJECTED OR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER
RECEIPT OF THE PLAN, THE PLAN SHALL BE DEEMED APPROVED AND
THE PERSON MAY OPERATE THE PLATOON.
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SECTION 16. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THIS SECTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
(2) THE ADDITION OF 75 PA.C.S. § 8510.2 SHALL TAKE
EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
(3) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 180
DAYS.
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