Pennsylvania § 4309 - Lighted head lamps in work zones.
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§ 4309. Lighted head lamps in work zones.
(a) Lighted head lamps required.--Head lamps shall be lighted on every vehicle driving through a signed work zone. The department, local authorities or utilities, as the case may be, shall post or require its contractor to post, in advance of every work zone, an official sign warning drivers to light their vehicles' head lamps for an upcoming work zone.
(b) Penalty.--A person who fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25. No person shall be convicted of a violation of subsection (a) unless the person is also convicted of another violation of this title which occurred at the same time. No costs as described in 42 Pa.C.S. § 1725.1 (relating to costs) shall be imposed for summary conviction of subsection (a). Conviction under this subsection shall not constitute a moving violation.
(Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 4309.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4309 ("Lighted head lamps in work zones.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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