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PRINTER'S NO. 1726
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1373
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY HANNA, MALONEY, KORTZ AND SANKEY, MAY 11, 2017
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MAY 11, 2017
AN ACT
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for
definitions; in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing
for operation of kei class light-duty trucks; and, in
inspection of vehicles, further providing for operation of
vehicle without official certificate of inspection.
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 a definition 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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" Kei class light-duty truck . " A four-wheeled, fuel-powered
vehicle that has a maximum design speed of not more than 45
miles per hour and that is certified by the manufacturer to
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comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
established in 49 CFR 571.500 (relating to Standard No. 500;
Low-speed vehicles).
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Section 2. Chapter 35 of Title 75 is amended by adding a
subchapter to read:
SUBCHAPTER G
OPERATION OF KEI CLASS LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS
Sec.
3598. Scope of subchapter.
3598.1. Required equipment.
3598.2. Operation on certain highways or roadways.
3598.3. Licensing, financial responsibility, titling and
registration.
3598.4. Seating limitation.
3598.5. Waiver of liability.
§ 3598. Scope of subchapter.
This subchapter applies to the operation of kei class light-
duty trucks on certain highways or roadways in this
Commonwealth.
§ 3598.1. Required equipment.
(a) General rule.--A kei class light-duty truck operated
upon a highway or roadway in this Commonwealth shall be
maintained in proper condition and comply with the equipment
requirements and standards as set forth in 49 CFR 571.500
(relating to Standard No. 500; Low-speed vehicles). A kei class
light-duty truck operated upon a highway or roadway in this
Commonwealth shall be equipped with the following additional
equipment:
(1) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to
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stop the vehicle.
(2) An odometer.
(3) A speedometer.
(4) The original manufacturer's vehicle identification
number die stamped upon the body or frame, or both, of the
vehicle or the original manufacturer's vehicle identification
number die stamped upon the engine or motor of the vehicle.
(b) Exemption.--A kei class light-duty truck shall be exempt
from equipment requirements not enumerated in this subchapter.
(c) Slow moving vehicle emblem.--A kei class light-duty
truck shall have a slow moving vehicle emblem affixed in a
conspicuous place on the rear of the vehicle consistent with the
provisions of section 4529 (relating to slow moving vehicle
emblem).
(d) Penalties.--A person who operates a kei class light-duty
truck without the equipment prescribed in this section shall be
subject to the penalties under section 6502 (relating to summary
offenses).
§ 3598.2. Operation on certain highways or roadways.
(a) Operation on State highways.--
(1) Except as otherwise provided under paragraphs (2)
and (3), a kei class light-duty truck may not be operated
upon a highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of the
department with a posted speed in excess of 45 miles per
hour.
(2) The secretary may, by order, permit the use of a kei
class light-duty truck upon a highway or roadway under the
jurisdiction of the department where the posted speed limit
is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater than 45
miles per hour.
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(3) The secretary may, by order, prohibit the use of a
kei class light-duty truck on a street under the jurisdiction
of the department where the secretary determines that the
operation of a kei class light-duty truck would constitute a
hazard.
(4) An order issued by the secretary under paragraph (2)
or (3) shall be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(b) Operation on local roadways.--
(1) A kei class light-duty truck may not be operated
upon a highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of a local
authority with a posted speed limit in excess of 55 miles per
hour.
(2) A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution,
on a roadway under the local authority's jurisdiction, permit
the use of a kei class light-duty truck where the posted
speed limit is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater
than 55 miles per hour.
(3) A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution,
on a roadway under the local authority's jurisdiction,
prohibit the use of a kei class light-duty truck on a roadway
where the local authority determines that the operation of a
kei class light-duty truck would constitute a hazard.
(c) Intersection with State highways.--
(1) A kei class light-duty truck may enter an
intersection and cross a highway or roadway under the
jurisdiction of the department where the posted speed limit
is 35 miles per hour or less. If the highway or roadway is
more than two lanes or is divided, crossing shall only occur
at a signalized intersection or at a nonsignalized
intersection that the secretary determines to be appropriate
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for crossings, either on the secretary's own motion or at the
request of a local authority.
(2) A kei class light-duty truck may enter an
intersection and cross a highway or roadway under the
jurisdiction of the department where the posted speed limit
is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at a signalized
intersection or at a nonsignalized intersection that the
secretary determines to be appropriate for crossing, either
upon the secretary's own motion or at the request of a local
authority.
(d) Intersection with local roadways.--
(1) A kei class light-duty truck may enter an
intersection and cross a highway or roadway under the
jurisdiction of a local authority where the posted speed
limit is 35 miles per hour or less. If the highway or roadway
is more than two lanes or is divided, crossing shall only
occur at a signalized intersection or at a nonsignalized
intersection that the local authority, by ordinance or
resolution, as appropriate, determines to be appropriate for
crossing.
(2) A kei class light-duty truck may enter an
intersection and cross a highway or roadway under the
jurisdiction of a local authority where the posted speed
limit is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at a signalized
intersection or at a nonsignalized intersection that the
local authority, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate,
determines to be appropriate for crossing.
(e) Violation.--A person operating a kei class light-duty
truck upon a highway or roadway or crossing a highway or roadway
in violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties
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under section 6502 (relating to summary offenses).
§ 3598.3. Licensing, financial responsibility, titling and
registration.
(a) General rule.--A kei class light-duty truck shall be
considered a passenger car for the purposes of Part II (relating
to title, registration and licensing) and section 4581 (relating
to restraint systems).
(b) License and financial responsibility.--An operator of a
kei class light-duty truck must have a valid driver's license
and maintain financial responsibility as required by Chs. 15
(relating to licensing of drivers) and 17 (relating to financial
responsibility).
(c) Certificate of title and registration.--A kei class
light-duty truck shall be properly titled and registered with
the department as required by Chs. 11 (relating to certificate
of title and security interests) and 13 (relating to
registration of vehicles). The department shall issue a
certificate of title upon submission of proof of an original
export certificate.
(d) Possession of information.--The driver's license, the
registration certificate of a motor vehicle and an insurance
identification card shall be in the possession of the driver or
operator at all times when the driver or operator is in charge
of a kei class light-duty truck on the highways or roadways of
this Commonwealth.
§ 3598.4. Seating limitation.
A kei class light-duty truck may not be operated if the
number of passengers exceeds the number of available safety
belts in the vehicle.
§ 3598.5. Waiver of liability.
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(a) General rule.--A purchaser of a new or used kei class
light-duty truck in this Commonwealth shall execute a waiver and
certify that the kei class light-duty truck was purchased with
full knowledge of the potentially hazardous characteristics of
kei class light-duty trucks as detailed by the manufacturer or
the manufacturer's agent or dealer.
(b) Manufacturer responsibility.--The waiver shall be
prepared by the manufacturer, agent or dealer and kept in the
possession of the manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent or
dealer of kei class light-duty trucks . An executed copy shall be
provided to the purchaser.
(c) Signing by purchaser.--The signing of the waiver by the
purchaser shall serve to eliminate any liability of the
manufacturer and the manufacturer's agent or dealer of kei class
light-duty trucks .
Section 3. Section 4703(b) of Title 75 is amended by adding
a paragraph to read:
§ 4703. Operation of vehicle without official certificate of
inspection.
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(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply to:
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(15) A kei class light-duty truck .
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Section 4. This act shall take effect in 180 days.
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