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PA HB1205
Bill
Status
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Zimmerman
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AI Summary
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Defines "mini trucks" as Japanese-imported keijidōsha vehicles with engine displacement of 660cc or less, maximum dimensions of 130 inches long, 78 inches high, and 60 inches wide, with four wheels and a truck bed
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Establishes minimum insurance requirements for mini trucks: $15,000 for single-person injury, $30,000 for multi-person injury, and $5,000 for property damage per accident
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Restricts mini truck operation to roads with posted speed limits of 55 mph or less, though the secretary or local authorities may permit use on roads up to 70 mph by order or ordinance
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Requires mini trucks to have specific safety equipment including brakes, speedometer, odometer, windshield with wipers, lights, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts, and compliant tires
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Exempts mini trucks from state safety inspection certificates and emissions inspections, while treating them as passenger cars for registration and restraint system requirements
Legislative Description
In general provisions relating to vehicles, further providing for definitions; in financial responsibility, providing for mini trucks; providing for additional special vehicles; and, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection and providing for vehicles exempt from emission inspections.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
4/15/2025