(a) Local preemption.--This subchapter preempts and supersedes all ordinances, policies and rules of a local authority relating to highly automated vehicles.
(b) Construction.--
(1) Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to prohibit local authorities on streets or highways within their physical boundaries from the reasonable exercise of their police powers specified in section 6109 (relating to specific powers of department and local authorities), provided that the exercise of the police powers does not specifically burden or discriminate against highly automated vehicles.
(2) An ordinance, policy or rule that affects the operation of the highly automated vehicle as a member of a type or class of vehicle, motor vehicle or traffic shall not be a violation of subsection (a).
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days)
2022 Amendment. Act 130 added section 8510.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 85 - Highly Automated Vehicles
Section 8502 - Highly automated vehicles
Section 8503 - Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee
Section 8504 - Certificate of compliance required
Section 8505 - Powers of department
Section 8506 - Self-certification
Section 8507 - Self-certification review
Section 8508 - Operation requirements
Section 8509 - Commercial operation
Section 8510 - Local governance
Section 8510.1 - Enforcement and penalties
Section 8510.2 - Regulations and guidelines
Section 8510.3 - Confidential records
Section 8510.5 - Interstate agreements
Section 8512 - General prohibition
Section 8513 - Powers of department
Section 8515 - Authorization issuance and renewal
Section 8517 - Local regulation
Section 8519 - Insurance and liability
Section 8521 - Criminal penalties
Section 8522 - Application of title