There was a gentleman that walked in to police station and asks us if a person put up a sign that shall say it legal to use a “No Trespass” sign on a creek that is used for legal fishing?

Yes and No…. The water, water ways and fish are state owned but, the land around the water is privately own. The only way is to walk (wading) or boating in the water and water ways.

Title 30 Fish, Chapter 9 Enforcement, Subchapter A. General Provisions

§ 909.  Interference with lawful fishing and boating prohibited.

(a)  General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this title, it is unlawful for a person at the location where lawful fishing or boating is taking place to intentionally obstruct or physically interfere with the lawful fishing or boating.

(b)  Activities that violate section.--A person violates this section if that person intentionally or knowingly commits any of the following:

(1)  Disturbs fish in their habitat for the purpose of disrupting the lawful taking of fish where another person is engaged in the process of lawful fishing.

(2)  Blocks or impedes another person who is engaged in the process of lawful fishing or boating.

(3)  Uses natural or artificial visual, aural, olfactory or physical stimuli to affect fish behavior in order to hinder or prevent the lawful taking of fish.

(4)  Creates or erects barriers with the intent to deny ingress or egress to areas where the lawful fishing or boating is permitted.

(5)  Places obstructions or objects in the waters of this Commonwealth for the purpose of hindering lawful fishing or boating.

(6)  Fails to obey the order of any officer authorized to enforce this title to cease and desist from conduct in violation of this section.

(c)  Exception.--The conduct declared unlawful in this section does not include any lawful activities arising from ownership and occupancy of private lands, farming, mining, forestry practices, activities associated with oil and gas drilling and production, recreation and similar activities or exercise of defendant's rights of free speech under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to authorize any interference with or disruption of activities associated with oil and gas drilling, production site restoration or other conduct necessary for compliance with the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, or other laws or regulations of the Commonwealth by the operator of the oil and gas site. In addition, nothing contained in this section shall be construed to authorize any interference with or disruption of activities conducted pursuant to a permit or other authorization of a Federal, State or local government agency or any other government agency.

(d)  Enforcement and recovery of damages.--The commission or any person who is lawfully engaged in fishing or boating who is directly affected by a violation of this section may bring an action to restrain conduct declared unlawful in this section and to recover damages.

(e)  Penalties.--A violation of this section is a summary offense of the first degree.

(Dec. 19, 1996, P.L.1454, No.185, eff. 60 days)

There seems to be some falsehoods regarding the use of Sun Screening in vehicles.    

A lot of people are under the impression that just because the PA Inspection Stations cannot reject the tinting that it was legal. The fact is even a car that had passed all Inspection Regulations and had a valid sticker could be illegal to operate in PA.

In fact, you will be charge with Title 75 Pa Vehicle Code Chapter 41 - Equipment Standards 

§ 4107 - Unlawful activities.  (b)  Other violations. (2)  Operate, or cause or permit another person to operate, on any highway in this Commonwealth any vehicle or combination which is not equipped as required under this part or under department regulations or when the driver is in violation of department regulations or the vehicle or combination is otherwise in an unsafe condition or in violation of department regulations.

Nature of Offense – Title 67 - Transportation, Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics,  Chapter 175 - Vehicle Equipment and Inspection, Subchapter O - VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES,  Section 175.263 Sun screening location - § 175.263. Sun screening location.

 (a)  Windshields, side windows and side wings. A person may not operate, on a highway, a motor vehicle with a front windshield, side window or side wing that has been equipped with a sun screening device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle. This subchapter does not prohibit the use of products or materials along the top edge of the windshield if the products or materials are transparent and do not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windshield as provided by FMVSS No. 205 and if the devices or materials are not more than 3 inches from the top of the windshield.

 (b)  Rear window. The rear window on a motor vehicle may be treated by the vehicle owner with a sun screening device or other material. If the rear window is treated with a sun screening device or other material, the vehicle shall comply with §  175.264 (relating to mirrors). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this subchapter.

 (c)  Louvered materials. Louvered materials may not reduce the area of driver visibility below 50% as measured on a horizontal plane.

Pa. Sun screening must conform to the standards of the PA Vehicle Equipment Regulations. The 70% light transmittance standard is measured by police with a light transmittance meter. The windows on most vehicles equipped with air conditioning only allow 77% light transmittance from the factory thereby prohibiting the use of sun screening.

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN PENNSYLVANIA?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Pennsylvania, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

What is the law about passing horse and buggy?

State law requires any slow moving vehicle to pull off the road at the first and safest opportunity to let the faster traffic pass. The slow moving vehicle may slow moving vehicles may then return to the roadway when the faster traffic has passed.

Title 75III. Operation of Vehicles; Chapter 33 Rules of the Road in General; Subchapter F Speed Restrictions Sub Section 3364 - Minimum speed regulation:

(a) Impeding movement of traffic prohibited.--Except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow
speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

(b) Slow moving vehicle to drive off roadway.- Except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, whenever any person drives a vehicle upon a roadway having width for not more than one lane of traffic in each direction at less than the maximum posted speed and at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the driver shall, at the first opportunity when and where it is reasonable and safe to do so and after giving appropriate signal, drive completely off the roadway and onto the berm or shoulder of the highway. The driver may return to the roadway after giving appropriate signal only when the movement can be made in safety and so as not to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
 

Horse & Buggy Drivers Manual

Can a minor (under the age of 18) be pulled over for a seat belt law?

Drivers and occupants in a vehicle who are under the age of 18 must wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt, and children under the age of eight must be securely fastened in a child restraint system. Failure to comply with the new law’s seat belt provisions is a primary offense, meaning that a driver can be pulled over and cited solely for that violation.

Are nightshade blackout taillights legal?

No, It may not be so obstructed by a screen, bar, auxiliary equipment or device of any kind as to obscure, change color of or obstruct the beam.

Title 67 Chapter 175 Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Section 175.125. Lighting and electrical systems.

(e) Condition and position of lamps. Lamps shall be properly fastened; direct light properly; be of a color not contrary to regulations relating to required motor vehicle lighting equipment; location of required equipment; and required motor vehicle lighting equipment); and may not be so obstructed by a screen, bar, auxiliary equipment or device of any kind as to obscure, change color of or obstruct the beam.

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Can people stand along the roadway asking for donations?

No person shall stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.

Title 75 Section 3545. Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.

No person shall:

(1) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.

(2) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.

(3) Stand on or in proximity to a highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.

Check with your local, county or state government for permission.

Can passengers ride in the bed of my pickup truck?

Persons 18 years of age and older may ride in the bed if the vehicle is driven at a speed of no more than 35 miles per hour. No child less than 18 years of age may ride in the bed at any speed. Certain exemptions exist for farm operations, hunting and parades.

Title 75 Section 3719. Passengers in open trucks.

(a) General rule.--An open-bed pickup truck or open flatbed truck may not be driven at a speed of more than 35 miles per hour if any person is occupying the bed of the truck.

(b) Children.--

(1) Such a truck may not be driven at any speed if a child less than 18 years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to:

(i) a child of a farmer who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the farmer in order to perform work on the farm or farms;

(ii) a child possessing a valid hunting license who is being transported between a hunting camp and a hunting site or between hunting sites during hunting season;
(iii) a child who is a participant in an officially sanctioned parade, only during the course of the parade; or

(iv) a child employed to perform farm labor who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the child's employer or employers.