Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 424 - Criteria for preclearance system and devices(a) Preclearance system.--The program shall be administered by a preclearance system. The preclearance system shall meet all of the following criteria:(1) The preclearance system shall be GPS-based or infrastructure-based and be able to be used at both fixed enforcement facilities and mobile or remote locations.(2) The preclearance system shall be broadly deployed across the United States for interstate operability purposes on the effective date of this section.(b)Software and hardware.--Computer software and hardware, including any infrastructure-based devices or technologies, that is necessary for the use of the preclearance system under subsection (a) shall be made available at no cost to the Pennsylvania State Police. The preclearance system provider shall be responsible for all costs of operating and maintaining the computer software and hardware. The computer software and hardware shall meet all of the following criteria:(1) The computer software and hardware shall meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for core compliance with the commercial vehicle information systems and networks electronic screening truck inspection and weigh station preclearance standards.(2) In-vehicle equipment shall be operated in compliance with applicable State law and regulations relating to hands free devices and distracted driving.(3) Preclearance messaging shall be transmitted and received by the driver through electronic messaging within the cab of the commercial vehicle.Added by P.L. TBD 2022 No. 63, § 4, eff. 1/9/2023.