Puerto RicoPC 037520th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para enmendar los artículos 1.111-A, 2.14, 5.06, 10.15 y 10.16 de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como la "Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico", a los fines de actualizar las normativas relacionadas con el uso de vehículos todo terreno, modificar el procedimiento de renovación de marbete de las motocicletas, y la prohibición de actividades peligrosas como las carreras y maniobras en las vías públicas; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: José Hernández Concepción (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Big penalties for street racing and stunts

Racing, speed or acceleration contests, and stunts like wheelies, stoppies, and burnouts are banned on state and municipal roads unless the Secretary authorizes them. Breaking this rule is a misdemeanor with a $5,000 fine and a 6‑month driver’s license suspension. Police can seize the vehicle and it may be confiscated under Law 119‑2011. Anyone who helps or promotes these acts faces a $3,000 administrative fine.

Tighter limits on ATVs and off-road vehicles

ATVs, scrambler motorcycles, autociclos, and motonetas may only be used on private land with the owner’s OK or in public areas set aside for them. They cannot travel on highways, state roads, or other paved public roads, and they cannot enter protected natural areas like reserves, forests, refuges, riverbeds, dunes, or wetlands. Government‑owned vehicles may use them for public order or conservation work in protected zones. The law defines ATVs as two‑, three‑, or four‑wheel vehicles with a motorcycle‑style seat, handlebar, and made for off‑road use.

Police must update pursuit rules

The Puerto Rico Police Bureau must update its rules, including pursuit policy (General Order 600), to enforce this law. The updates must be finished within 90 days after approval.

Reflective gear for carriages and motorcycles

Carriage drivers and riders must use reflective gear on themselves and the carriage. Motorcyclists and passengers must wear a reflective vest or band from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. These are mandatory safety rules.

Vehicle permits: carryover and motorcycle endorsement

In the last month before your marbete expires, you may drive with next year’s permit and plates, but offices process paperwork under the current permit until it ends. To renew a motorcycle marbete, you must have DTOP’s M1 or M2 endorsement. The Secretary issues a certificate of title for any vehicle registered before July 10, 1987 that lacks one. That title is the only valid document to transfer those older vehicles.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • José Hernández Concepción

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

  • Christian Muriel Sánchez

    PNP • House

  • Edgar Robles Rivera

    PNP • House

  • Ensol Rodríguez Torres

    PNP • House

  • Fernando Sanabria Colón

    PNP • House

  • Gretchen M. Hau -

    PPD • House

  • Jerry Nieves Rosario

    PNP • House

  • Lisie J. Burgos Muñiz

    PD • House

  • Nelie Lebrón Robles

    PIP • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 27 • No: 1

House vote • 4/3/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/30/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    4/3/2025

  • Radicado

    2/28/2025

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