Pennsylvania § 8511 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8511 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8511. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Authorized entity." A person or an educational institution holding a PDD authorization.
"Municipality." The term does not include a county.
"Operational phase." Phase 1 or phase 2.
"PDD authorization." An authorization issued by the department under section 8515 (relating to authorization issuance and renewal) permitting the operation of a personal delivery device in accordance with this subchapter.
"PDD operator." An employee of an authorized entity permitted by the authorized entity to remotely control, monitor or otherwise operate a personal delivery device on behalf of the authorized entity as provided under this subchapter. The term does not include an individual who requests a delivery or service provided by the personal delivery device or dispatches the personal delivery device.
"Pedestrian area." A sidewalk, crosswalk, safety zone, pedestrian tunnel, overhead pedestrian crossing or similar area for pedestrians.
"Phase 1." The operation of a personal delivery device through a driving system that allows remote or autonomous operation by an authorized entity where the device is controlled remotely and a PDD operator is within 30 feet of the PDD and within the line of sight of the PDD.
"Phase 2." The operation of a personal delivery device through a driving system that allows remote or autonomous operation by an authorized entity where the device is monitored remotely by a PDD operator and the driving system is capable of being controlled and overridden remotely by the PDD operator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8511
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8511 cover?
Section 8511 ("Definitions.") 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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