This bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding the suspension of vehicle registration due to unpaid parking violations. It removes the previous stipulation that the suspension applies only after a sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class and expands the criteria for suspension to include any owner or registrant who fails to respond to or pay six or more parking tickets or citations issued by a parking authority or parking enforcement office, or who has cumulative fines exceeding $500. The bill also introduces a requirement for parking enforcement offices to enter into an agreement with the department before seeking a suspension and mandates that they provide written notice to the vehicle owner prior to notifying the department.

Additionally, the bill updates the reinstatement fee for operating privileges or vehicle registration following a suspension, setting it at $70, or $88 if applicable under certain sections related to unpaid parking violations or tolls. It also clarifies definitions related to parking authorities and enforcement offices, ensuring that the language reflects the current structure of parking enforcement in Pennsylvania. The amendments will take effect 24 months after the bill's passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1822 (Jun 03, 2025): 75-1376(b.1)(4), 75-1379
Printer's No. 2097 (Jul 08, 2025): 75-1376(b.1)(4), 75-1379