by Lea Bickerton | Sep 10, 2009 | In the News, Pittsburgh City Ordinances, Proposed Laws
In a preliminary vote, only two members of Pittsburgh City Council voted to enact an ordinance that would prohibit the wearing of any device that would obscure one’s identity when committing a crime. Some members of council believed that the ordinance would...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 10, 2009 | In the News, Pittsburgh City Ordinances, Proposed Laws
Pittsburgh City Council is currently considering an ordinance that would issue a $500 fine to anyone caught urinating outdoors on public or private property. Under the current form of the ordinance, anyone who urinates on property with the owner’s consent would...
by Lea Bickerton | Apr 28, 2009 | Proposed Laws, Traffic Ticket
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation amending the state’s seatbelt laws. Under the current laws, the failure to properly restrain a child between the ages of four and eight is a secondary offense. Therefore, a person may only be...
by Lea Bickerton | Apr 28, 2009 | Proposed Laws, Traffic Ticket
In addition to passing restrictions on junior drivers, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation that amends Sections 4527 and 4581(a) and (b) of the Vehicle Code. The proposed legislation prohibits vehicles from having any DVD player, television,...
by Lea Bickerton | Apr 28, 2009 | Proposed Laws, Traffic Ticket
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation prohibiting teenagers from using cellular phones or sending text messages while operating an automobile. The law also includes a provision restricting the number of passengers the teenager may have who...
by Lea Bickerton | Apr 23, 2009 | Proposed Laws, Traffic Ticket
In a close vote, the Pennsylvania State House has rejected a proposed ban on handheld cell phones for automobile drivers. The measure was rejected by a 100-95 vote.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09112/964745-100.stm?cmpid=news.xml Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens...
