PASSED

The enacted bill increases the civil penalty for three violations involving buses under Philadelphia’s Traffic Code—from $20 to $250, in addition to applicable costs and fees. The penalties apply to operating a bus outside a bus stand, improperly discharging passengers, or improperly loading a bus, after a final finding of liability.

Amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to civil penalties and costs for violations of certain provisions of Title 12 ("Traffic Code"), by increasing the civil penalty for violations of Section 12-908 relating to stopping, standing, and parking of buses and taxicabs, under certain terms and conditions.