Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1125

Introduced
4/3/25  

Caption

In operation of vehicles, providing for automated license plate reader systems.

Impact

The bill's provisions will directly affect state laws concerning vehicular operations, particularly by integrating technology into the enforcement and monitoring of traffic laws. By defining specific guidelines for the installation of automated license plate readers, including the use of breakaway poles and the process for permitting, HB1125 aims to streamline how these systems are deployed. This could lead to increased efficiency in law enforcement operations while balancing safety measures that protect both the public and the police.

Summary

House Bill 1125 aims to regulate the installation of automated license plate reader systems across Pennsylvania's trafficways. By establishing a clear permitting process, the bill seeks to outline the requirements necessary for local law enforcement agencies to implement these systems effectively. The intent is to enhance public safety and law enforcement capabilities while ensuring that the infrastructure used for these systems is standardized and safe in terms of public interaction.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HB1125 appears to lean towards support from law enforcement and safety advocates who view automated license plate reader systems as essential tools for crime prevention and traffic management. However, there may be concerns regarding privacy implications, data usage, and the maintenance of equipment. Stakeholders are likely to express a range of opinions on the balance between enhancing public safety and protecting civil liberties, making this a potentially contentious issue.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise concerning the privacy of individuals captured by automated license plate readers and how the collected data is used or managed by law enforcement. There might be debates about the efficacy and the necessity of such systems, especially in relation to civil liberties and potential misuse of surveillance technology. The bill's provision for third-party applications to submit permits on behalf of law enforcement may also spark discussions on accountability and oversight in the deployment of these technologies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1284

In rules of the road in general, further providing for automated enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights, for automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones and for pilot program for automated speed enforcement system on designated highway and providing for automated speed enforcement study and for pilot program for automated speed enforcement systems in designated school zones; and imposing a penalty.

PA HB1924

In general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities and for automated red light enforcement systems in certain municipalities; and, in rules of the road in general, further providing for enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights, for automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones and for pilot program for automated speed enforcement system on designated highway.

PA HB2427

In registration of vehicles, further providing for lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate and for use of farm vehicle plates, providing for Pennsylvania Sportsman plate, further providing for Distracted Driving Awareness plate and for special motorcycle plates related to veterans, providing for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate, further providing for special plates for veterans and providing for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal; and, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.

PA SB37

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibiting text-based communications and providing for prohibiting use of interactive mobile device; in miscellaneous provisions relating to serious traffic offenses, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle and for the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle; in enforcement, providing for data collection and reporting relating to traffic stops; and imposing penalties.

PA HB1662

In rules of the road in general, further providing for automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones.

PA HB1613

In registration of vehicles, providing for vendor-designed registration plates.

PA SB1113

In registration of vehicles, providing for vendor-designed registration plates.

PA HB880

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in financial responsibility, providing for utility terrain vehicles; in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for operation of utility terrain vehicles; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for off-road vehicles in urban municipalities; and imposing penalties.

PA HB522

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in rules of the road in general, providing for pilot program for automated speed enforcement systems in school zones.

PA HB2620

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for drivers required to be licensed, providing for undocumented immigrant driver's license invalid and further providing for persons exempt from licensing and for carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle, for the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle, for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence and for the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under influence; in enforcement, further providing for impoundment for nonpayment of fines and vehicles or combinations with a gross vehicle weight rating of 17,000 pounds or less; in penalties and disposition of fines, further providing for subsequent convictions of certain offenses; and imposing penalties.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.