Mako Legislation to Allow Headphones for Motorcyclists Becomes Law

HARRISBURG - The governor on Thursday signed into law 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. "Just over four years ago, I first introduced this concept to update state law to better reflect the times," Mako said. "With the widespread usage of wireless headsets, earbuds and earphones, and Bluetooth communication built into helmets, we should not criminalize those who use the most up-to-date products that are widely accepted by the motorcycling community. Additionally, I believe this creates a safety benefit. Rather than glancing down at navigation displays, motorcyclists can receive directions audibly through their earpieces." Act 43 of 2025 allows motorcycle operators to wear or use one or more headphones, earphones or protective headgear with the same capabilities. The law goes into effect in early January. 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 Media Contact: Tracy Polovick 717.260.6358 [email protected] RepMako.com / Facebook.com/RepMako

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