Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

THE VEHICLE CODE (TITLE 75)

PART III. OPERATION OF VEHICLES

CHAPTER 33. RULES OF THE ROAD IN GENERAL

Subchapter A General Provisions

§ 3301 Driving on right side of roadway.
§ 3302 Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
§ 3303 Overtaking vehicle on the left.
§ 3304 Overtaking vehicle on the right.
§ 3305 Limitations on overtaking on the left.
§ 3306 Limitations on driving on left side of roadway.
§ 3307 No-passing zones.
§ 3308 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
§ 3309 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
§ 3310 Following too closely.
§ 3311 Driving on divided highways.
§ 3312 Limited access highway entrances and exits.
§ 3313 Restrictions on use of limited access highways.
§ 3314 Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices.

Subchapter B. Right-of-way

§ 3321. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
§ 3322. Vehicle turning left.
§ 3323. Stop signs and yield signs.
§ 3324. Vehicle entering or crossing roadway.
§ 3325. Duty of driver on approach of emergency vehicle.
§ 3326. Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas.
§ 3327. Duty of driver in emergency response areas.
§ 3328. Unmarked police vehicles.

Subchapter C. Turning, Starting and Signals

§ 3331. Required position and method of turning.
§ 3332. Limitations on turning around.
§ 3333. Moving stopped or parked vehicle.
§ 3334. Turning movements and required signals.
§ 3335. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
§ 3336. Method of giving hand and arm signals.

Subchapter D. Special Stops Required

§ 3341. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
§ 3342. Vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings.
§ 3343. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
§ 3344. Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
§ 3345. Meeting or overtaking school bus.
§ 3346. Emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage.

Subchapter E. Stopping, Standing and Parking

§ 3351. Stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts.
§ 3352. Removal of vehicle by or at direction of police.
§ 3353. Prohibitions in specified places.
§ 3354. Additional parking regulations.

Subchapter F. Speed Restrictions

§ 3361. Driving vehicle at safe speed.
§ 3362. Maximum speed limits.
§ 3363. Alteration of maximum limits.
§ 3364. Minimum speed regulation.
§ 3365. Special speed limitations.
§ 3366. Charging speed violations.
§ 3367. Racing on highways.
§ 3368. Speed timing devices.


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