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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 918 requires drivers to stop for pedestrians within one lane and sets $200 school zone fines
Last action · March 17, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 17, 2025Sponsors: Steve Malagari and 7 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 918 requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians when they are upon or within one lane of the the vehicle is traveling on or turning onto. The measure sets a standard $50 fine for violations, increasing to a minimum of $200 if the violation occurs in a school zone, and takes effect in 60 days.
Drivers face increased financial penalties and stricter stopping rules when approaching crosswalks and intersections near pedestrians, with fines quadrupling in designated school zones.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
drivers
Drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians within one lane of their half of the road and face higher fines up to $200 in school zones.
pedestrians
Pedestrians gain explicit stopping requirements from motorists when crossing roadways within one lane of traffic.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Mar 17, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to TRANSPORTATION, March 17, 2025
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