Ending Unnecessary Traffic Stops -- Repealing the prohibition of hanging objects from rearview mirrors
May 12, 2021 02:16 PM to All House Members
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Representative Tina Davis
D House District 141
Along With
Rep. Donna Bullock
D House District 195
Rep. Perry Warren
D House District 31
Memo
Following the tragic and senseless death of Daunte Wright, we were shocked to learn that Pennsylvania is one of six states that still penalizes drivers for hanging objects from their rearview mirrors.
The law itself is vague and does not specify what penalty, if any, should be given to a driver of a vehicle with something hanging from their mirror. People can be stopped for simply hanging their facemask to make sure it’s at the ready. Police officers can use something as simple as a hanging air freshener to pull over a driver who is otherwise fully obeying the law.
In 2021, it is high time for us to reconsider just how necessary this arbitrary and unclear restriction is. Please join us in co-sponsoring legislation to repeal the ban on hanging air fresheners from our rearview mirrors. Pennsylvanians are responsible enough on their own to decide what does and does not obstruct their view of the road.
The law itself is vague and does not specify what penalty, if any, should be given to a driver of a vehicle with something hanging from their mirror. People can be stopped for simply hanging their facemask to make sure it’s at the ready. Police officers can use something as simple as a hanging air freshener to pull over a driver who is otherwise fully obeying the law.
In 2021, it is high time for us to reconsider just how necessary this arbitrary and unclear restriction is. Please join us in co-sponsoring legislation to repeal the ban on hanging air fresheners from our rearview mirrors. Pennsylvanians are responsible enough on their own to decide what does and does not obstruct their view of the road.
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Last updated on May 12, 2021 02:19 PM
Ending Unnecessary Traffic Stops -- Repealing the prohibition of hanging objects from rearview mirrors
May 12, 2021 02:16 PM to All House Members
Circulated By
DAVIS and BULLOCK, WARREN
Memo
Following the tragic and senseless death of Daunte Wright, we were shocked to learn that Pennsylvania is one of six states that still penalizes drivers for hanging objects from their rearview mirrors.
The law itself is vague and does not specify what penalty, if any, should be given to a driver of a vehicle with something hanging from their mirror. People can be stopped for simply hanging their facemask to make sure it’s at the ready. Police officers can use something as simple as a hanging air freshener to pull over a driver who is otherwise fully obeying the law.
In 2021, it is high time for us to reconsider just how necessary this arbitrary and unclear restriction is. Please join us in co-sponsoring legislation to repeal the ban on hanging air fresheners from our rearview mirrors. Pennsylvanians are responsible enough on their own to decide what does and does not obstruct their view of the road.
The law itself is vague and does not specify what penalty, if any, should be given to a driver of a vehicle with something hanging from their mirror. People can be stopped for simply hanging their facemask to make sure it’s at the ready. Police officers can use something as simple as a hanging air freshener to pull over a driver who is otherwise fully obeying the law.
In 2021, it is high time for us to reconsider just how necessary this arbitrary and unclear restriction is. Please join us in co-sponsoring legislation to repeal the ban on hanging air fresheners from our rearview mirrors. Pennsylvanians are responsible enough on their own to decide what does and does not obstruct their view of the road.
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This document was not submitted for introduction.
Last Updated
May 12, 2021 02:19 PM
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