Pennsylvania Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Pennsylvania law does not prohibit driving barefoot. The Pennsylvania Driver's Manual recommends wearing appropriate footwear but does not impose legal restrictions or penalties for driving barefoot.

Pennsylvania Vehicle Code § 3309 prohibits motorcycles from lane splitting. Motorcycles must remain within a single lane and may not pass between lanes of traffic.

License plate covers are legal to sell in Pennsylvania, but using any cover that obscures or obstructs a license plate is illegal. Clear covers and frames are permitted as long as they do not obstruct the plate.

Radar detectors are legal for use and possession in private passenger vehicles in Pennsylvania. There is no state statute prohibiting their use or sale.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Pennsylvania under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Pennsylvania regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Pennsylvania after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Pennsylvania law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

Studded Snow Tires are legal in Pennsylvania. The use of studded tires is restricted to specific winter months in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §4524 restrict window tinting to 70% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and back windows. Reflective tinting is prohibited. Medical exemptions are available with documentation.