NMA Pennsylvania Alert: Stop Expansion of Radar and Laser Use
Pennsylvania is the only state (or commonwealth) in the country that prohibits municipal police from enforcing speed limits with radar. Since 1961, only state troopers have been allowed to use radar and laser for speed enforcement.
Now three related bills seek to change that distinction. Senate Bill 526 and House Bill 1475 would permit local police agencies to use both radar and laser for speed enforcement. House Bill 1041 would authorize the use of radar only. The NMA opposes the use of radar and laser devices. Both technologies have inherent flaws making them unrelilable for speed enforcement, and their use encourages the proliferation of speed traps, which are fundamentally unfair to motorists. All three bills have been referred to their respective Transportation Committees. We encourage you to contact the committee members along with your local Senate and House members to let them know what you think.
