The House Transportation Committee has unanimously approved a bill to extend the grace period for non-commercial vehicle repairs in Pennsylvania. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Thomas Kutz of Cumberland County, proposes extending the current five-day grace period to 15 days.
Kutz explained that this change would align the repair period for non-commercial vehicles with that of commercial vehicles and buses. He noted, “Workforce shortages and lingering supply chain issues have made it challenging for vehicle owners to complete timely inspections. Current law only provides for five days when inspections can take longer to schedule.”
He further stated, “After five days, it is unlawful for the vehicle to be operated on any state road without submitting proof of inspection to police or the Commonwealth. My bill would increase the grace period to 15 days, giving Pennsylvanians the same amount of time as commercial vehicles to complete inspection.”
The measure had received unanimous approval in a previous session but did not reach the governor’s desk. Kutz expressed gratitude for the bipartisan support from the committee and anticipation for its consideration by the full House. He concluded, “This is a simple update that would provide needed flexibility to drivers in the Commonwealth.”
For inquiries about this legislation or other state-related issues, constituents are encouraged to contact Representative Kutz’s office at 717-975-2235.
