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PennDOT is authorized under Section 441 and 420 of the State Highway Law to issue Highway Occupancy Permits (HOP) for occupancy of State Highway right-of-way, or opening the surface, or placing a facility or structure or opening an access.


The following HOP Regulations govern occupancy of and access to state highways:

  • Chapter 441: Access to and Occupancy of Highways by Driveways and Local Roads
  • Chapter 459: Occupancy of Highways by Utilities.

    The Following Publications describe policies and guidelines related fo HOP:

  • Publication 282: Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) Guidelines