This bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, focusing on various aspects of driver licensing and traffic regulations, particularly concerning school buses and vehicles transporting school children. Key changes include the introduction of new penalties for failing to stop for school vehicles with flashing red lights, with specific point assessments and suspensions outlined for such violations. The bill also clarifies the requirements for school vehicles, including the activation of hazard warning lights before stopping and the conditions under which drivers must yield to school vehicles.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language to include "school vehicles" alongside "school buses" in several sections, ensuring that regulations apply uniformly to both types of vehicles. It establishes new identification requirements for school vehicles that pick up and discharge children on highways, mandating additional lighting and signage. The bill also introduces a surcharge for violations related to school vehicle regulations, enhancing enforcement measures to improve safety for school children. Overall, these amendments aim to strengthen traffic safety laws and ensure compliance among drivers in Pennsylvania.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2100 (Jul 08, 2025): 75-1535(a)