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Divers arranged a 13-mile drive to celebrate the new law
DRIVERS can now hit the road with no doors on their cars thanks to a new law.
Pennsylvania became the last state in the US to allow doorless driving in a rule that went into effect last week.
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As of September 13, Jeep and Bronco drivers are finally allowed to travel without doors on their vehicles - but standard safety rules must still be followed.
Side-view mirrors are still required on every car.
Plus, regular seatbelt rules must always be followed.
In the past, doorless driving was only allowed off-road in the state.
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Pennsylvania State Senator Devlin Robinson sponsored the bill letting drivers take their car doors off in early 2023 before it was passed this summer.
“Today marks a significant milestone as the governor has signed Senate Bill 298 into law,” Robinson said in a statement in July.
“This legislation brings Pennsylvania in line with the rest of the country regarding doorless driving.
"This new law not only grants vehicle owners greater freedom and enjoyment but also upholds the essential safety standards," he continued.
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"It’s a victory for both adventure enthusiasts and those who prioritize safety.”
Doorless driving is typical for Jeeps and Broncos, which are two cars known for thriving in outdoor adventures.
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Robinson, who owns a Ford Bronco himself, told local Fox affiliate WPMT that the new law clears up any confusion.
"Everybody kind of said, it kind of makes sense," Robinson told the outlet.
"If the doors are meant to be taken off, it should be legal."
VICTORY LAP
Jeeps and Broncos celebrated the new rule over the weekend.
Explaining the bill
Senate Bill 298 was sponsored by Senator Devlin Robinson to allow doorless driving in Pennsylvania.
Vehicles like Jeeps and Broncos can now drive without their car doors in Pennsylvania - just like they're allowed to in every other state in America.
The bill says it adheres to "logistical and safety standards" for drivers and cops, including requiring side view mirrors even when the doors are removed.
Plus, seatbelt protections are still in place for minors.
“Today marks a significant milestone as the governor has signed Senate Bill 298 into law,” Robinson said.
“This legislation brings Pennsylvania in line with the rest of the country regarding doorless driving. I am deeply thankful for the bipartisan support from my colleagues in both chambers.
"This new law not only grants vehicle owners greater freedom and enjoyment but also upholds the essential safety standards. It’s a victory for both adventure enthusiasts and those who prioritize safety.”
As of September 13, drivers are allowed to remove doors from Jeeps and Broncos when driving on Pennsylvania roads.
Pennsylvania drivers arranged a 13-mile ride from Bethel Park to Mingo Creek Park in Finleyville, which is about 15 miles from Pittsburgh.
“It’s that American freedom," ride organizer Shawn Champlin told local NBC affiliate WPXI.
If the doors are meant to be taken off, it should be legal."
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"Put your leg out the door and just cruise. You just go. There’s no feeling like it."
ANOTHER STATE'S RULE
While the doorless driving law is cause for celebration, another new law has put a limit on drivers in Arizona.
Thanks to new rules in Gilbert, Arizona, drivers are only allowed to have one "inoperable" vehicle in front of their property.
The law says that any vehicles kept onsite has to be completely hidden from view by an "opaque" fence or wall.
Plus, no unusable cars can be left in the front yard.
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The law might be looked over if the vehicle is registered to a resident, is undergoing repairs, and if it isn't stationary for over 15 days.
The rule also doesn't apply to cars kept in the backyard out of sight from the street.