1. (a) Areas indicated by traffic-control devices.— The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within a litter enforcement corridor indicated by official traffic-control devices placed in accordance with department regulations, including advanced warning signs or a vehicle having flashing or revolving yellow lights.

2. (b) Fines to be doubled.— For any of the following violations, when committed in a litter enforcement corridor designated under section 6105.2 (relating to designation of litter enforcement corridors), the fine shall be double the usual amount:

   Section 3709 (relating to depositing waste and other material on highway, property or waters).

   Section 4903 (relating to securing loads in vehicles).

   18 Pa.C.S. § 6501 (relating to scattering rubbish).

3. (c) Fines to be tripled.— If a person is found to be littering or scattering rubbish under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6501 that originated from a commercial business, the fine shall be triple the usual amount.

4. (d) Notice.— Official traffic control devices shall be appropriately placed to notify motorists that increased penalties apply for littering violations within a litter enforcement corridor.

   2018 Amendment. Act 62 added section 3329.

(June 28, 2018, P.L.429, No.62, eff. 6 months)

Cross References. Section 3329 is referred to in section 6109 of this title.