Pennsylvania Introduces Bills to Create Exemption for Motorsports Trailers

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• H.B. 54/S.B. 1171 create an exemption for motor vehicles or a motor vehicle combination from perceived “commercial” activity provided that the vehicle is being used to transport another vehicle to or from an amateur competitive event, whether or not the owner displays sponsorship markings.
   
• H.B. 54/S.B. 1171 provide clarity for many racers transporting vehicles used in competition to the track and encourages such transportation as an alternative to illegal street racing.
   
• H.B. 54/S.B. 1171 recognize the important economic and civic value that additional motorsports participation can provide to the state.
   
• H.B. 54/S.B. 1171 acknowledge that motorsports represent an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.
   

Overview: Pennsylvania has introduced SAN-supported legislation (H.B. 54/S.B. 1171) to create an exemption for motor vehicles or a motor vehicle combination from perceived “commercial” activity provided that the vehicle is being used to transport another vehicle to or from an amateur competitive event, whether or not the owner displays sponsorship markings. 

The bills state additional provisions whereby the vehicle must not exceed 26,001 pounds, cannot be carrying hazardous materials, and the vehicle is not designed to transport 16 or more people. The bills are currently pending before the House Appropriations Committee.