(a) Lighted head lamps required.--Head lamps shall be lighted on every vehicle driving through a signed work zone. The department, local authorities or utilities, as the case may be, shall post or require its contractor to post, in advance of every work zone, an official sign warning drivers to light their vehicles' head lamps for an upcoming work zone.
(b) Penalty.--A person who fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25. No person shall be convicted of a violation of subsection (a) unless the person is also convicted of another violation of this title which occurred at the same time. No costs as described in 42 Pa.C.S. ยง 1725.1 (relating to costs) shall be imposed for summary conviction of subsection (a). Conviction under this subsection shall not constitute a moving violation.
(Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 4309.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 43 - Lighting Equipment
Section 4301 - Promulgation of regulations by department
Section 4302 - Periods for requiring lighted lamps
Section 4303 - General lighting requirements
Section 4304 - Obstructed lights not required
Section 4305 - Vehicular hazard signal lamps
Section 4306 - Use of multiple-beam road lighting equipment
Section 4307 - Use and display of illuminated signs
Section 4308 - Lighted head lamps on school buses