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Council proposed doubling of traffic fine in Philadelphia from $10 to $300.

Official:Amending Chapter 12-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations," by increasing the associated penalty for violating this Chapter.

Sponsor: Councilmember Taubenberger

Introduced: September 20, 2018

: Committee on Streets and Services

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2016–2019 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill increases the fine for violating traffic regulations in Philadelphia from $10 to $300.

What This Bill Does

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The fine for violating traffic regulations in Philadelphia is increased from $10 to $300.
The penalty for violating traffic regulations is now a fine of $300, in addition to costs of prosecution.
The ordinance takes effect immediately, upon signature.
The associated penalty is increased for "any person" violating traffic regulations, indicating that the change applies to all individuals, including residents, visitors, and non-residents.