PennsylvaniaPennsylvania license exams would add work zone safety questions
If enacted, teen applicants for junior licenses would certify that they studied driving safety, and license exams and manuals would cover work zone safety.
What it does
Applicants under 18 seeking a junior license, including a motorcycle license, would need a signed statement confirming they printed or viewed materials about distracted driving and unsafe driving in work zones.
The traffic laws test would include at least one question about safe driving in work zones. The driver’s manual would also cover work zone safety and related penalties.
Argument forA test question and manual section could help drivers learn how to drive safely near roadwork.
Argument againstA required work zone question could add another challenge for applicants taking the traffic laws test.
More detail
A minor would have to certify that they printed or viewed safety materials before taking the junior license exam. This applies to applicants under 18 seeking a junior license, including a Class M motorcycle license. A parent, guardian, adult acting as a parent, or the spouse of a married minor must sign the certification. The materials must cover distracted driving and unsafe driving in a work zone. Printing is at the department’s discretion; materials viewed must be on its public website. If enacted, the act would take effect 60 days after enactment.
The traffic laws part of the driver’s license exam would include at least one question about safe driving in work zones, and the driver’s manual would explain work zone safety and related penalties. This applies to the traffic laws portion of the driver’s license exam and to the driver’s manual. If enacted, the act would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Act No. 82 of 2026Latest
- Oct 22Approved by the Governor Josh ShapiroBecame Law
- Oct 22Presented to the GovernorTo Governor
- Oct 22Signed in Senate
- Oct 21Signed in House
- Oct 20Third consideration and final passagePassed Senate
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 6Re-reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 6Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Oct 6Second considerationMinor
- Sep 30First considerationMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Transportation): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Sep 30Reported as committedMinor
- Jun 18Referred to TransportationMinor
- Jun 9Third consideration and final passagePassed House
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 9Re-reported as committedMinor
- Jun 8Re-committed to AppropriationsMinor
- Jun 8Second considerationMinor
- Jun 3Removed from table
- May 4Laid on the table
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Transportation): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- May 4First considerationMinor
- May 4Reported as committedMinor
- Mar 30Referred to TransportationIntroduced
TransportationPublic Safety