Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
(a) Prohibition.--No authorized entity may operate a personal delivery device on a roadway, or shoulder or berm of a roadway, or pedestrian area that does not meet the requirements of this section.(b) Minimum equipment standards.--A PDD operated by an authorized entity shall: (1) Have a maximum width of 32 inches;(2) Have a maximum length of 42 inches;(3) Have a maximum height of 72 inches;(4) Be equipped with a braking system that brings the PDD to a complete stop from an initial speed of 25 miles an hour or less.(5) Be equipped with a lamp that emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate the personal delivery device's path and is visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a lamp emitting a red flashing light, light-emitting diode or device visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. An authorized entity may supplement the required front lamp with a white flashing lamp, light-emitting diode or similar device to enhance its visibility to other traffic.(6) Be equipped with software, equipment or technologies to comply with section 8514(b)(2)(v) (relating to application).(c) Identifying markings.--A personal delivery device shall prominently display, in a size and manner determined by the department, the following information: (1) The name of the authorized entity.(2) The unique identification number assigned to the PDD and submitted to the department under section 8514(b)(8).(3) A telephone number of the authorized entity to report a violation of this title, accident or insurance claim.Added by P.L. TBD 2020 No. 106, § 4, eff. 2/1/2021.