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HB 1142

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in safety and anti-pollution equipment, further providing for windshield obstructions and wipers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Missy Cerrato and 19 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill modifying windshield obstruction and wiper equipment standards to enhance vehicle safety and visibility requirements.

Referred to Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 1142

Legislative bill overview

HB 1142 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to modify regulations governing windshield obstructions and wiper requirements. The bill addresses safety-related equipment standards that affect driver visibility and vehicle maintenance standards under Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

Why is this important

Windshield visibility directly impacts road safety and accident prevention. Clear visibility requirements and functional wiper standards are foundational safety regulations that affect all drivers, insurance considerations, and vehicle inspection processes across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "obstruction" definition: The bill may clarify or expand what constitutes an illegal windshield obstruction (air fresheners, decals, tinting), which could affect driver behavior enforcement and individual freedom considerations
  • Wiper equipment standards: Changes to wiper requirements could impose new maintenance costs on vehicle owners or affect inspection procedures
  • Enforcement and equity: Clarified regulations may disproportionately affect lower-income drivers who delay vehicle maintenance, raising concerns about disparate enforcement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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