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6342 – Written Policies Required | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law mandates police departments to have written pursuit policies covering initiation, tactics, and safety to ensure coordinated vehicle chase procedures.

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6342 – Written Policies Required

Pennsylvania Title 75 - Vehicles § 6342

Summary

Pennsylvania law requires police departments to develop written policies for vehicle pursuits, outlining when and how officers should initiate, continue, or terminate a chase. These policies must include specific procedural guidelines, safety considerations, and communication responsibilities. The aim is to promote safe and coordinated pursuit practices while allowing flexibility for individual officer discretion.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law mandates police departments to have written pursuit policies covering initiation, tactics, and safety to ensure coordinated vehicle chase procedures.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.