New Philadelphia Law Cracks Down On Drivers Blocking Bike Lanes – Starting Next Year

CBS Philadelphia

December 5, 2024

A new law in Philadelphia cracks down on people who stop their cars in bike lanes, and on Wednesday, the mayor talked about the law, which won't be fully enforced right away.

The Philadelphia Parking Authority says they won't start ticketing people until the city updates the signs. The law was actually enacted last month, and that's when CBS News Philadelphia uncovered that it wouldn't be fully enforced right away.

The law changes bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets from "no parking" zones to "no stopping" zones, meaning drivers could get ticketed right away for blocking the bike lane. A "no parking" zone gives drivers a 20-minute grace period.

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