May. 14, 2025
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to update the vehicle code to allow motorcyclists to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphone capabilities.
“It’s past time to update state law to better reflect the times,” Mako said. “We need to stop criminalizing motorcyclists’ use of wireless headsets, earbuds and earphones, and Bluetooth communications built into helmets. Employing this technology also improves safety as it eliminates the need to look down for navigational information. This legislation passed the House last session but never reached the governor’s desk. I urge the Senate to act.”
House Bill 646 allows motorcycle operators to wear or use one or more headphones, earphones or protective headgear with the same capabilities. The bill now goes to the Senate for its consideration.
The 183rd District includes Lowhill and North Whitehall townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, East Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and Bath, North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
Representative Zachary Mako
183rd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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