Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 45 - Other Required Equipment
Section 4527 - Image display device


(a) General rule.--No motor vehicle shall be operated on a highway with an image display device where a broadcast television image, a live stream video image from the Internet, satellite or any other source or a prerecorded video image is visible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion.
(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply to the following:
(1) Television-type receiving equipment in a vehicle used exclusively for safety or law enforcement purposes as approved by the Pennsylvania State Police.
(2) Image display devices used in conjunction with any of the following:
(i) A vehicle information display.
(ii) A global positioning device.
(iii) A mapping display.
(iv) A visual display used to enhance or supplement the driver's view forward, behind or to the sides of a motor vehicle for the purpose of maneuvering the vehicle.
(v) A visual display used to enhance or supplement a driver's view of vehicle occupants.
(vi) A visual display used exclusively for safety or traffic engineering information.
(vii) A television receiver, video monitor, television or video screen or any other similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal, if that equipment has an interlock device that, when the motor vehicle is driven, disables the equipment from displaying a broadcast television image, live stream video image from the Internet, satellite or any other source or a prerecorded video image.
(Apr. 29, 1994, P.L.148, No.25, eff. imd.; Apr. 20, 2016, P.L.151, No.19, eff. 60 days)

Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Title 75 - VEHICLES

Chapter 45 - Other Required Equipment

Extra - Chapter Notes

Section 4501 - Promulgation of regulations by department

Section 4502 - General requirements for braking systems

Section 4521 - Promulgation of regulations by department

Section 4522 - Effect of amendments to Federal regulations (Repealed)

Section 4523 - Exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control

Section 4524 - Windshield obstructions and wipers

Section 4525 - Tire equipment and traction surfaces

Section 4526 - Safety glass

Section 4527 - Image display device

Section 4528 - Fire extinguishers

Section 4529 - Slow moving vehicle emblem

Section 4530 - Portable emergency warning devices

Section 4531 - Emission control systems

Section 4532 - Smoke control for diesel-powered motor vehicles

Section 4533 - Rear wheel shields

Section 4534 - Rearview mirrors

Section 4535 - Audible warning devices

Section 4536 - Bumpers

Section 4537 - Device used to carry pedalcycles

Section 4551 - Safety regulations

Section 4552 - General requirements for school buses

Section 4553 - General requirements for other vehicles transporting school children

Section 4571 - Visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles

Section 4572 - Visual signals on authorized vehicles

Section 4572.1 - Flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks

Section 4572.2 - Solid waste collection vehicles

Section 4573 - Identification of certain vehicles

Section 4581 - Restraint systems

Section 4582 - Child Passenger Restraint Fund

Section 4583 - Hospital information program

Section 4584 - Oral hazard warning (Deleted by amendment)

Section 4585 - Use of information or evidence of violation of subchapter

Section 4586 - Civil immunity for child passenger safety technicians and lenders of child passenger restraint systems and booster seats