(a) General rule.--A neighborhood electric vehicle operated upon any 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 ยง 571.500 (relating to Standard No. 500; Low-speed vehicles). A neighborhood electric vehicle operated upon any highway or roadway in this Commonwealth shall be equipped with the following additional equipment:
(1) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop such 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.
(5) A windshield wiper.
(6) A horn.
(7) A battery charge indicator.
(b) Exemption.--A neighborhood electric vehicle shall be exempt from equipment requirements not enumerated in this subchapter.
(c) 25 MPH vehicle decal.--A neighborhood electric vehicle shall have a safety information decal as provided by the manufacturer affixed in a conspicuous place on the rear of the vehicle which shall display in prominent lettering "25 MPH Vehicle." The decal shall be at least 4 inches in height by 10 inches in length.
(d) Penalties.--Any person who operates a neighborhood electric vehicle without the equipment prescribed in this section shall be subject to the penalties under section 6502 (relating to summary offenses).
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 35 - Special Vehicles and Pedestrians
Section 3501 - Applicability of traffic laws to pedalcycles
Section 3502 - Penalty for violation of subchapter
Section 3503 - Responsibility of parent or guardian
Section 3504 - Riding on pedalcycles
Section 3505 - Riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths
Section 3506 - Articles carried by operator
Section 3507 - Lamps and other equipment on pedalcycles
Section 3508 - Pedalcycles on sidewalks and pedalcycle paths
Section 3510 - Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons
Section 3511 - Pedalcycles prohibited on freeways
Section 3512 - Pedalcycle Helmet Fund (Repealed)
Section 3513 - Civil immunity for lenders of pedalcycle helmets
Section 3514 - Operation of pedalcycles with electric assist
Section 3521 - Applicability of traffic laws to motorcycles
Section 3522 - Riding on motorcycles
Section 3523 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
Section 3524 - Footrests and handhold
Section 3525 - Protective equipment for motorcycle riders
Section 3526 - Lighted lamp requirements for motorcycles
Section 3527 - Certain passengers prohibited in autocycles
Section 3541 - Obedience of pedestrians to traffic-control devices and regulations
Section 3542 - Right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks
Section 3543 - Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks
Section 3544 - Pedestrians walking along or on highway
Section 3545 - Pedestrians soliciting rides or business
Section 3546 - Driving through or around safety zone
Section 3547 - Right-of-way of pedestrians on sidewalks
Section 3548 - Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles
Section 3549 - Blind pedestrians
Section 3550 - Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or controlled substance
Section 3551 - Compliance with bridge and railroad warning signals
Section 3552 - Penalty for violation of subchapter
Section 3571 - Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Section 3582 - Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons
Section 3583 - EPAMD prohibited on freeways
Section 3591 - Scope of subchapter
Section 3592 - Required equipment
Section 3593 - Operation on certain highways or roadways
Section 3594 - Same treatment as passenger cars