SB1237

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits, providing for maximum speed limits enforced by local law enforcement officers with RADAR and further providing for speed timing devices; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·3/18/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1237 amends speed limit enforcement rules, including RADAR and LIDAR use by local law enforcement, and sets fines for speeding.

Pennsylvania SB1237 amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to revise speed limit enforcement rules. It updates definitions for speed timing devices, including RADAR and LIDAR, and specifies conditions for their use by local law enforcement. The bill mandates that local law enforcement officers must complete training before using RADAR and sets distance requirements for using speed timing devices near speed limit signs. It also establishes fines for speeding violations and limits the amount of fines municipalities can retain from these violations.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Transportation Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDDDDDDDDD
12
4
RRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 18

Senate

Referred to Transportation