Power of Governor during emergency. (a) General rule.-- In the event of a declared National, State or local emergency when the Governor of
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Section: 6108
Jurisdiction: PA
Bluebook Citation: 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6108
§ 6108. Power of Governor during emergency. (a) General rule.-- In the event of a declared National, State or local emergency when the Governor of
this Commonwealth has made a specific determination that modification of any of the
provisions of this title will aid in the alleviation of the stated emergency conditions,
the Governor shall have the power to so modify the provisions on any or all highways
in this Commonwealth to be effective at any or all hours of the day or night with
respect to any or all types or classes of vehicles. Such modifications shall expire
at the end of the emergency period. No person, unless specifically exempted by the
terms of the declaration of emergency or by other provisions of the statute or other
laws, shall violate any of the terms, conditions, provisions and modifications set
forth by the Governor. (b) Penalty.-- Any person violating the provisions of this section, other than violations of section
3362(a)(3) (relating to maximum speed limits), commits a summary offense and shall,
upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300. This penalty shall be in addition
to any other penalties imposed under this title. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 6108 is referred to in section 8704 of Title 53 (Municipalities Generally).
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