Pennsylvania § 8518 - Equipment.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8518 — Equipment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8518. Equipment.
(a) Prohibition.--No authorized entity may operate a personal delivery device on a roadway, or shoulder or berm of a roadway, or pedestrian area that does not meet the requirements of this section.
(b) Minimum equipment standards.--A PDD operated by an authorized entity shall:
(1) Have a maximum width of 32 inches.
(2) Have a maximum length of 42 inches.
(3) Have a maximum height of 72 inches.
(4) Be equipped with a braking system that brings the PDD to a complete stop from an initial speed of 25 miles an hour or less.
(5) Be equipped with a lamp that emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate the personal delivery device's path and is visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a lamp emitting a red flashing light, light-emitting diode or device visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. An authorized entity may supplement the required front lamp with a white flashing lamp, light-emitting diode or similar device to enhance its visibility to other traffic.
(6) Be equipped with software, equipment or technologies to comply with section 8514(b)(2)(v) (relating to application).
(c) Identifying markings.--A personal delivery device shall prominently display, in a size and manner determined by the department, the following information:
(1) The name of the authorized entity.
(2) The unique identification number assigned to the PDD and submitted to the department under section 8514(b)(8).
(3) A telephone number of the authorized entity to report a violation of this title, an accident or an insurance claim.
Cross References. Section 8518 is referred to in section 8516 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8518
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8518 cover?
Section 8518 ("Equipment.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 8518?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8518" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 8518 apply to my situation?
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