Act 38 of 2023: Automated Speed Enforcement Expansion Report
Act 38 of 2023 (2023, P.L. 344, No. 38) tasked the Local Government Commission with conducting “a study of expanding automated speed enforcement on highways and streets owned by municipalities” and submitting a report to the General Assembly no later than December 14, 2025, of the “findings and recommendations” of the research. To that end, the Commission has scheduled two public hearings to gather information from relevant practitioners and stakeholders.
Automated Speed Enforcement – Current Authorizations in PA
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 2:30 – 4:00 pm
The Local Government Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the existing automated speed enforcement programs in Pennsylvania, with a follow-up hearing to be held to gather stakeholder and other interested party feedback on expansion of such programs.
Speakers:
Mike Carroll, Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation – Written Testimony (opens in a new window)
Craig Shuey, Chief Operating Officer, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission - Written Testimony (opens in a new window)
Major Robert Krol, Director of Bureau of Patrol, Pennsylvania State Police - Written Testimony (opens in a new window)
Rich Lazer, Executive Director, Philadelphia Parking Authority - Written Testimony (opens in a new window)
Automated Speed Enforcement – Expansion to Municipal Roads
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am
The Local Government Commission held a public hearing on the current status of automated enforcement programs in the Commonwealth, and is holding a second public hearing to collect additional testimony from interested stakeholders and local government officials regarding the expansion of automated speed enforcement programs throughout the Commonwealth.
Speakers:
Amy Sturges, Deputy Director for Advocacy, Pennsylvania Municipal League - Written Testimony
Ron Grutza, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs - Written Testimony
Brian Rengert, Director of Government Relations, Pennsylvania State Associatio of Township Supervisors - Written Testimony
Jay Beeber, Executive Director, National Motorists Association - Written Testimony