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Section 7742 - Brakes

75 PA Cons Stat § 7742 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Snowmobiles.--It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile which is not equipped with at least one brake of a design approved by the department operated either by hand or by foot, capable of bringing the snowmobile to a stop, under normal conditions, within 40 feet when traveling at a speed of 20 miles per hour with a 150 pound driver and on hard packed snow, or locking its traction belt or belts. The design shall permit simple and easy adjustment to compensate for wear.

(b) ATV's.--It is unlawful to operate an ATV which is not equipped with a braking system which may be operated by hand or foot, capable of producing deceleration of 14 feet per second on level ground at a speed of 20 miles per hour, and the design must permit simple and easy adjustment to compensate for wear.

(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)

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Section 7742 - Brakes