75 Pa.C.S. § 1352 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1352
Wild resource conservation plate.
Status: in_force

The department, in consultation with the Wild Resource Conservation Board, shall design a special wild resource conservation registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $35 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Wild Resource Conservation Fund shall receive $15 of each additional fee for this plate. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3111.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 31 / Section 3111.1
Obedience to traffic-control devices warning of hazardous conditions.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The driver of any vehicle, unless otherwise directed by an emergency service responder, shall not drive past, around or through a sign or traffic-control device closing a road or highway due to an existing or potentially hazardous condition.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of not more than $250 unless the violation results in the utilization of the services of a first responder or emergency medical or rescue personnel, including towing services, in which case the fine shall be increased to not less than $250 nor more than $500.

(c) Emergency response costs.--A person convicted of violating this section shall, in addition to any other sentence imposed or restitution ordered under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9721(c) (relating to sentencing generally), be sentenced to pay restitution in an amount equal to the cost of fire and police response and emergency medical service or emergency preparedness response resulting from the offense. (July 5, 2012, P.L.1003, No.114, eff. 60 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 114 added section 3111.1. Cross References. Section 3111.1 is referred to in section 1535 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2007 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 20 / Section 2007
Deemed approvals.
Status: in_force

A rate filing may be deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter and other applicable statutes governing the

establishment of rates unless disapproved or scheduled for a formal administrative hearing by the commissioner within the waiting period or any extensions thereof as provided in section 2003(a) (relating to waiting period for filings). The filing shall not become effective unless the department receives written notice of the insurer's or rating organization's intent to exercise the right granted under this section at least ten calendar days prior to the effective date.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7715 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7715
Reciprocity (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2001 Repeal. Section 7715 was repealed June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, effective in 120 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1334 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1334
Return of registration plate.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Registration plates shall be returned to the department under the following circumstances:

(1) A registration plate shall be returned if the registrant no longer has a vehicle titled in this Commonwealth.

(2) A legislative registration plate shall be returned on the expiration or termination of the term of office of the legislative member.

(3) A dealer or "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plate shall be returned if the business is discontinued.

(4) A person with a disability registration plate shall be returned if the person to whom it was issued no longer qualifies under section 1338 (relating to person with disability plate and placard).

(b) Time for return of plate.--Each registration plate required to be returned under this section shall be returned to the department within five days of the occurrence requiring its return.

(c) Statement accompanying returned plate.--Each returned registration plate shall be accompanied by a statement of the reason for the return of the plate and the date of the occurrence requiring its return. (July 11, 1980, P.L.550, No.113, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (a)(4).
75 Pa.C.S. § 6123 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6123
Erection of traffic-control devices while working.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Any person performing any work on or near the roadway which may create hazards shall erect traffic-control devices in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department for the maintenance and protection of traffic. The regulations of the department shall address the control of road users through a work zone and shall be an essential part of highway construction, utility work, maintenance operations and incident management. All official traffic-control devices erected for maintenance and protection of traffic shall be removed as soon as practical when they are no longer needed. When work is suspended for short periods of time, official traffic-control devices erected for the maintenance and protection of traffic shall be removed or covered when they are no longer appropriate.

(b) Length of work zone.--To the extent practicable, the length of the work zone shall be appropriate to the work in progress so that motorists do not increase speed after passing through a long stretch with no sign of work activity.

(c) Lane restrictions to be minimized.--To the extent practical, lane restrictions in all work zones shall be minimized to prevent traffic congestion and unsafe traffic conditions.

(d) Responsibility of contractor.--If the department determines that a contractor or any subcontractor has failed to comply with specifications prescribed by the department for the control of traffic within a work zone on a highway within this Commonwealth, a sum of not less than $1,000 per day shall be assessed as liquidated damages from money due or to become due to the contractor. (Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 amended the entire section, effective in six months as to subsecs. (a) and (d) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3719 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3719
Passengers in open trucks.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--An open-bed pickup truck or open flatbed truck may not be driven at a speed of more than 35 miles per hour if any person is occupying the bed of the truck.

(b) Children.--

(1) Such a truck may not be driven at any speed if a child less than 18 years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to:

(i) a child of a farmer who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the farmer in order to perform work on the farm or farms;

(ii) a child possessing a valid hunting license who is being transported between a hunting camp and a hunting site or between hunting sites during hunting season;

(iii) a child who is a participant in an officially sanctioned parade, only during the course of the parade; or

(iv) a child employed to perform farm labor who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the child's employer or employers. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 3719.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9507 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9507
Interstate cooperation in collecting tax (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1997 Repeal. Section 9507 was repealed April 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, effective July 1, 1997.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7303 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7303
Suspension of authorization.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department shall supervise salvors and, after providing an opportunity for a hearing, shall suspend the authorization of any salvor which the department finds is not properly operated or which has violated or failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted by the department. A suspended certificate of authorization shall be returned to the department immediately except an appeal from suspension as provided in subsection (b) shall operate as a supersedeas of any suspension by the department.

(b) Judicial review.--Any person whose certificate of authorization has been denied or suspended under this chapter shall have the right to appeal to the court vested with jurisdiction of such appeals by or pursuant to Title 42 (relating to judiciary and judicial procedure). The court shall set the matter for hearing upon 30 days' written notice to the department and take testimony and examine into the facts of the case and determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a certificate of authorization or is subject to suspension of the certificate of authorization under the provisions of this chapter. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 amended subsec. (b). Cross References. Section 7303 is referred to in section 933 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 9013 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9013
Lien of taxes, penalties and interest.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--All unpaid taxes imposed by this chapter and section 9502 (relating to imposition of tax) and penalties and interest due shall be a lien upon the franchises and property of the taxpayer after the lien has been entered and docketed of record by the prothonotary or similar officer of the county where the property is situated.

(b) Priority of lien.--The lien under subsection (a) shall have priority from the date of its entry of record and shall be fully paid and satisfied out of the proceeds of a judicial sale of property subject to the lien before any other obligation, judgment, claim, lien or estate to which the

property may subsequently become subject, except costs of the sale and of the writ upon which the sale was made and real estate taxes and municipal claims against the property. The lien under subsection (a) shall be subordinate to mortgages and other liens existing and recorded or entered of record prior to the recording of the tax lien.

(c) Discharge of lien.--In the case of a judicial sale of property subject to a lien imposed under this section, the sale shall discharge the lien imposed under this section to the extent only that the proceeds are applied to its payment, and the lien shall continue in full force and effect as to the balance remaining unpaid.

(d) Procedure.--

(1) Statements of all taxes imposed under this chapter and section 9502, together with penalties and interest, certified by the secretary, may be transmitted to the prothonotaries or similar officers of the respective counties of this Commonwealth to be entered of record and indexed as judgments are now indexed.

(2) A writ of execution may directly issue upon the lien without the issuance and prosecution to judgment of a writ of scire facias.

(3) Not less than ten days before issuance of execution on a lien, notice of the filing and the effect of the lien shall be sent by registered mail to the taxpayer at the taxpayer's last known post office address.

(4) A prothonotary or similar officer may not require, as a condition precedent to the entry of a lien under this section, the payment of costs incident to entry of the lien.

(5) A lien under this section shall continue for five years from the date of entry and may be revived and continued under the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code.

(e) Statement to department.--A sheriff, receiver, trustee, assignee, master or other officer may not sell the property or franchises of a distributor without first filing with the department a statement containing all of the following information:

(1) Name or names of the plaintiff or party at whose instance or upon whose account the sale is made.

(2) Name of the person whose property or franchise is to be sold.

(3) The time and place of sale.

(4) The nature and location of the property.

(f) Notice concerning lien.--The department, after receiving notice under subsection (e), shall furnish to the sheriff, receiver, trustee, assignee, master or other officer having charge of the sale a certified copy or copies of all liquid fuels tax, fuels tax and oil company franchise tax penalties and interest on file in the department as liens against the person or, if there are no such liens, a certificate showing that fact. The certified copy or copies or certificate shall be publicly read by the officer in charge of the sale at and immediately before the sale of the property or franchise of the person.

(g) Lien certificate.--The department shall furnish to a person making application, upon payment of the prescribed fee, a certificate showing the amount of all liens for liquid fuels tax, fuels tax or oil company franchise tax, penalties and interest under the provisions of this chapter on record in the department against any person.

Cross References. Section 9013 is referred to in section 9014 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7506 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 75 / Section 7506
Violations and penalties.
Status: in_force

A person violating any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder for which a specific penalty is not provided is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 6 months)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1133 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1133
Creation of security interest for titled vehicle (Deleted by amendment).
Status: in_force

2001 Amendment. Section 1133 was deleted by amendment June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, effective July 1, 2001.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3331 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3331
Required position and method of turning.
Status: in_force

(a) Right turn.--The driver of a vehicle intending to turn right shall approach the turn and make the turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(b) Left turn.--The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle. Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made to the left of the center of the intersection and so as to leave the intersection or location in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction as the vehicle on the roadway being entered.

(c) Compliance with traffic-control devices.--The department and local authorities on highways under their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by turning

vehicles and when the devices are so placed no driver shall turn a vehicle other than as directed and required by the devices.

(d) Two-way left turn lanes.--Where a special lane for making left turns by drivers proceeding in opposite directions has been indicated by official traffic-control devices:

(1) A left turn shall not be made from any other lane.

(2) A vehicle shall not be driven in the lane except when preparing for or making a left turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for or making a U-turn when otherwise permitted by law.

(e) Interference with pedalcycles.--No turn by a driver of a motor vehicle shall interfere with a pedalcycle proceeding straight while operating in accordance with Chapter 35 (relating to special vehicles and pedestrians). (Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 3 added subsec. (e). Cross References. Section 3331 is referred to in sections 3301, 3505, 6109 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1114 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1114
Transfer of vehicle by operation of law.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If the interest of an owner in a vehicle passes to another other than by voluntary transfer, the transferee shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly mail or deliver to the department the last certificate of title, if available, and shall apply for a new certificate of title on a form prescribed and furnished by the department. The application shall be accompanied by such instruments or documents of authority, or certified copies thereof, as may be sufficient or required by law to evidence or effect a transfer of title or interest in or to chattels in such case.

(b) Transfer to surviving spouse.--Transfer of a certificate of title to a surviving spouse, or any person designated by the spouse, may be made without the necessity of filing for letters of administration notwithstanding the fact that there are minor children surviving the decedent provided the surviving spouse files an affidavit that all the debts of the decedent have been paid.

(c) Surrender of certificate.--A person holding a certificate of title whose interest in a vehicle has been extinguished or transferred other than by voluntary transfer shall immediately surrender the certificate of title to the person to whom the right to possession of the vehicle has passed. Upon request of the department, such person shall mail or deliver the certificate to the department. Delivery of the certificate pursuant to the request of the department does not affect the rights of the person surrendering the certificate. Saved from Suspension. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure for District Justices No. 482(10), as amended April 25, 1979, provided that section 1114 shall not be deemed suspended or affected. Rules 401 through 482 relate to execution of judgments for the payment of money rendered by district justices. Act 207 of 2004 changed justices of the peace to magisterial district judges. Rule 482 can now be found in Rules of Conduct, Office Standards and Civil Procedure for Magisterial District Judges. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 3159(b)(11), adopted April 20, 1998, provided that section 1114 shall not be deemed suspended or affected by Rules 3101 through 3149 relating to enforcement of money judgments for the payment of money. References in Text. Section 28 of Act 207 of 2004 provided that any and all references in any other law to a "district justice" or "justice of the peace" shall be deemed to be references to a magisterial district judge. Cross References. Section 1114 is referred to in sections 1902, 6308 of this title; section 367 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4534 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4534
Rearview mirrors.
Status: in_force

No person shall operate a motor vehicle or combination on a highway unless the vehicle or combination is equipped with at least one mirror, or similar device, which provides the driver an unobstructed view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle or combination. This section shall not apply to any special mobile equipment, commercial implement of husbandry or implement of husbandry that is not so equipped by the original manufacturer. (June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 4534 is referred to in section 4107 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1545 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1545
Restoration of operating privilege.
Status: in_force

Upon the restoration of any person's operating privilege which has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this subchapter or pursuant to Chapter 38 (relating to driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs), such person's record shall show five points, except that any additional points assessed against the person since the date of the last violation resulting in the suspension or revocation shall be added to such five points unless the person has served an additional period of suspension or revocation pursuant to section 1544(a) (relating to additional period of revocation or suspension). This section

shall not apply to section 1533 (relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation) or to 18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.4 (relating to restriction of operating privileges). (June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; June 16, 1989, P.L.25, No.8, eff. imd.; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004) References in Text. 18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.4, referred to in the section, was repealed by the act of October 24, 2018 (P.L.659, No.95). Cross References. Section 1545 is referred to in sections 1532, 3717 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3542 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3542
Right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

(b) Exercise of care by pedestrian.--No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close as to constitute a hazard.

(c) Limitation on vehicles passing.--Whenever any vehicle is stopped at any crosswalk at an intersection or at any marked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

(d) Application of section.--Subsection (a) does not apply under the conditions stated in section 3543(b) (relating to pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks).

(e) Penalties.--The driver of a vehicle who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50. (June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days) 2001 Amendments. Act 75 overlooked the amendment by Act 68, but the amendments do not conflict in substance (except for the amount of the fine, as to which Act 75 has been given effect) and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 3542. Cross References. Section 3542 is referred to in section 1535 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7722 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7722
Designation of snowmobile and ATV roads.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The Department of Transportation on State-designated highways and local authorities on any highway, road or street within its jurisdiction may designate any highway, road or street within its jurisdiction as a snowmobile road, an ATV road, or both, and may, in its discretion, determine whether such road shall be closed to vehicular traffic or whether snowmobiles and ATV's may share this designated road with vehicular traffic.

(b) Posting notices.--Adequate notices of such designation and determination shall be sufficiently and prominently displayed.

(c) Liability.--There shall be no liability imposed on the Department of Transportation or any other State agency or any political subdivision of this Commonwealth as a result of designating any highway, road or street as a snowmobile road or an ATV road as provided in subsection (a). (June 23, 1978, P.L.523, No.86, eff. imd.; July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 7722 is referred to in section 7725 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7904 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 79 / Section 7904
Fees.
Status: in_force

Fees relating to motorcycle licenses for motorcycle operators to be collected by the department under this chapter shall be in addition to any other fees imposed under the provisions of this title and are as follows:

(1) An additional fee of $5 shall be assessed and collected for each original motorcycle operator's license.

(2) An additional fee of $5 shall be assessed and collected for each annual renewal of a motorcycle operator's license.

(3) An additional fee of $5 shall be assessed and collected for each motorcycle learner's permit.

(4) An additional fee of $5 shall be assessed and collected for each replacement motorcycle operator's license. (Oct. 2, 2002, P.L.801, No.114, eff. 6 months)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1309.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1309.1
Apportioned registration renewal.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a system of staggered apportioned registration renewal in a manner that apportioned registrations will expire in no less than four periods throughout the year. In order to implement and maintain the staggered apportioned registration system, the department may prorate annual apportioned registration fees. (July 11, 2022, P.L.1585, No.90, eff. 18 months) 2022 Amendment. Act 90 added section 1309.1. § 1310. Temporary registration cards.

(a) General rule.--The department shall provide temporary registration cards for use pending issuance or transfer of permanent registration cards. Temporary registration cards and plates may be delivered to designated agents who shall have the authority to issue them in accordance with regulations promulgated by the department. When determining whether to suspend, revoke or impose a monetary penalty upon an agent, the department may consider relevant mitigating events.

(b) Duration.--Temporary registration cards shall be valid for such period as the department shall designate. Temporary registration cards issued to a vehicle acquired in this Commonwealth for transportation to another state for registration or use in the other state shall be valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.

(c) Charges by designated agent.--A designated agent may not charge any fee for issuing a temporary registration card other than notary fees. (July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 60 days) 2016 Amendment. Act 165 amended subsec. (b). 1996 Amendment. Act 115 amended subsec. (a). Cross References. Section 1310 is referred to in sections 1307, 1314 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4979.5 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4979.5
Permit for movement of nonhazardous liquid glue.
Status: in_force

An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of nonhazardous liquid glue in bulk between a chemical plant and a particleboard or fiberboard manufacturing facility which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Permits issued under this section shall not exceed a distance of 75 miles. The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 105,000 pounds overall gross weight and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all nonsteering axles: 21,000 pounds Single axle 42,000 pounds Tandem axles 53,000 pounds Tridem axles 63,000 pounds Quad axles No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway. (Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days) 2010 Amendment. Act 81 added section 4979.5. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law. Cross References. Section 4979.5 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 5 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 5 / Section 5
Notice.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Transportation shall transmit a notice to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin when the automated speed enforcement system is operational along the designated highway under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3370. § 6. Effective date. This act shall take effect as follows:

(1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), the addition of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3369 shall take effect in 120 days.

(2) The addition of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3369(c) shall take effect 60 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of the notice under section 4.

(3) Except as set forth in paragraph (4), the addition of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3370 shall take effect in 60 days.

(4) The addition of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3370(e) shall take effect 60 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of the notice under section 5.

(5) The following provisions shall take effect immediately:

(i) This section.

(ii) The remainder of this act. 2024, OCTOBER 31, P.L.1143, NO.138
75 Pa.C.S. § 3323 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3323
Stop signs and yield signs.
Status: in_force

(a) Intersections controlled by signs.--Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in section 6124 (relating to erection of traffic-control devices at intersections).

(b) Duties at stop signs.--Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or appropriately attired persons authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if no stop line is present, before entering a crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if no crosswalk is present, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a clear view of approaching traffic

on the intersecting roadway before entering. If, after stopping at a crosswalk or clearly marked stop line, a driver does not have a clear view of approaching traffic, the driver shall after yielding the right-of-way to any pedestrian in the crosswalk slowly pull forward from the stopped position to a point where the driver has a clear view of approaching traffic. The driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute a hazard during the time when the driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways and enter the intersection when it is safe to do so.

(c) Duties at yield signs.--The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to the sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop before entering a crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering. After slowing down or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute a hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the intersection of roadways. If a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways after driving past a yield sign, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of failure of the driver to yield the right-of-way. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (b). Cross References. Section 3323 is referred to in sections 1535, 3112, 3114, 3326, 3327 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7312 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7312
Penalty for violation of chapter.
Status: in_force

(a) Fines and imprisonment.--Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a summary offense, punishable:

(1) For a first offense, by a fine of $100.

(2) For a subsequent offense, by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

(a.1) Specific violation.--In addition to any other criminal or civil penalties provided for in this title or in department regulations, any salvor who violates section 7311.2 (relating to salvors to remove abandoned vehicles in good faith) shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000, one-half to be paid to the department and the other one-half to be paid to the municipality where the vehicle was abandoned.

(b) Suspension.--For violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the salvor shall be subject to suspension of the privilege to receive abandoned vehicles under this chapter. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1366.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1366.3
Special plates for recipients of Air Medal.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Air Medal, accompanied by a fee of $23 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Air Medal. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1746, No.113, eff. 120 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 113 added section 1366.3. Cross References. Section 1366.3 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7124 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7124
Fraudulent use or removal of registration plate.
Status: in_force

A person who either removes a registration plate from a vehicle or affixes to a vehicle a registration plate not authorized by law for use on the vehicle, with intent to conceal or misrepresent the identity of the vehicle or its owner, is guilty of a summary offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

Cross References. Section 7124 is referred to in sections 6110.1, 6309.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6110 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6110
Regulation of traffic on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The provisions of this title apply upon any turnpike or highway under the supervision and control of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission unless specifically modified by rules and regulations promulgated by the commission which shall become effective only upon publication in accordance with law. A copy of the rules and regulations, so long as they are effective, shall be posted at all entrances to the turnpike or highway for the inspection of persons using the turnpike or highway. This section does not authorize the establishment of a maximum speed limit greater than 55 miles per hour, except that a 65-miles-per-hour or 70-miles-per-hour maximum speed limit for all vehicles may be established where the commission has posted a 65-miles-per-hour or 70-miles-per-hour speed limit.

(a.1) Posting.--No maximum speed limit established under subsection (a) shall be effective unless posted on fixed or variable official traffic-control devices erected after each interchange on the portion of highway on which the speed limit is in effect and wherever else the commission shall determine.

(b) Penalties.--

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person violating any of the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for which no penalty has otherwise been provided by statute commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25.

(2) (Deleted by amendment).

(3) (Deleted by amendment). (July 10, 1981, P.L.259, No.86, eff. 60 days; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; June 13, 1995, P.L.57, No.9, eff. 30 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89)

Amendment. Act 89 amended the entire section, effective immediately as to subsecs. (a) and (a.1) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1995 Amendment. See section 4 of Act 9 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to report on effect of increased speed limit.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1310.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1310.1
Temporary registration permits.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A registration permit shall be issued to the registrant concurrent with the issuance of a temporary registration card and plate.

(b) Content of registration permit.--Every registration permit shall contain the following information:

(1) The term "Pennsylvania" preprinted on the permit.

(2) The term "temporary registration permit" preprinted on the permit.

(3) The sticker issued by the department which will contain the number of the temporary registration plate and the dealer identification number (DIN).

(4) The expiration date (month/day/year) of the temporary registration plate handprinted on the permit in permanent black marker.

(5) The control number preprinted on the permit.

(c) Location of registration permit.--Except as otherwise provided, a registration permit shall be affixed to the extreme lower left-hand (driver side) inside corner of the rear window of a vehicle with the printed information visible from the outside. On trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, motor-driven cycles and convertibles, the registration permit shall be carried with the vehicle at all times while the vehicle is being operated on the highway. (June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days) 2001 Amendment. Act 37 added section 1310.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1586 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1586
Duties of department.
Status: in_force

The department shall, for purposes of imposing a suspension or revocation under Article IV of the compact, treat reports of convictions received from party states that relate to driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired by or under the influence of alcohol, intoxicating liquor, drugs, narcotics, controlled substances or other impairing or intoxicating substance as being substantially similar to section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance). The fact that the offense reported to the department by a party state may require a different degree of impairment of a person's ability to operate, drive or control a vehicle than that required to support a conviction for a violation of section 3802 shall not be a basis for determining that the party state's offense is not substantially similar to section 3802 for purposes of
75 Pa.C.S. § 4309 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 43 / Section 4309
Lighted head lamps in work zones.
Status: in_force

(a) Lighted head lamps required.--Head lamps shall be lighted on every vehicle driving through a signed work zone. The department, local authorities or utilities, as the case may be, shall post or require its contractor to post, in advance of every work zone, an official sign warning drivers to light their vehicles' head lamps for an upcoming work zone.

(b) Penalty.--A person who fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25. No person shall be convicted of a violation of subsection (a) unless the person is also convicted of another violation of this title which occurred at the same time. No costs as described in 42 Pa.C.S. § 1725.1 (relating to costs) shall be imposed for summary conviction of subsection (a). Conviction under this subsection shall not constitute a moving violation. (Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 4309.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3368 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3368
Speed timing devices.
Status: in_force

(a) Speedometers authorized.--The rate of speed of any vehicle may be timed on any highway by a police officer using a motor vehicle equipped with a speedometer. In ascertaining the speed of a vehicle by the use of a speedometer, the speed shall be timed for a distance of not less than three-tenths of a mile.

(b) Testing of speedometers.--The department may appoint stations for testing speedometers and may prescribe regulations as to the manner in which the test shall be made. Speedometers shall have been tested for accuracy within a period of one year prior to the alleged violation and immediately upon change of tire size. A certificate from the station showing that the test was made, the date of the test and the degree of accuracy of the speedometer shall be competent and prima facie evidence of those facts in every proceeding in which a violation of this title is charged.

(c) Mechanical, electrical and electronic devices authorized.--

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the rate of speed of any vehicle may be timed on any highway by a police officer using a mechanical or electrical speed timing device.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3), electronic devices such as radio-microwave devices, commonly referred to as electronic speed meters or radar, may be used only as part of an automated speed enforcement system or by members of the Pennsylvania State Police.

(3) Electronic devices which calculate speed by measuring elapsed time between measured road surface points by using two sensors and devices which measure and calculate the average speed of a vehicle between any two points may be used by any police officer.

(4) No person may be convicted upon evidence obtained through the use of devices authorized by paragraphs (2) and

(3) unless the speed recorded is six or more miles per hour in excess of the legal speed limit. Furthermore, no person may be convicted upon evidence obtained through the use of devices authorized by paragraph (3) in an area where the legal speed limit is less than 55 miles per hour if the speed recorded is less than ten miles per hour in excess of the legal speed limit. This paragraph shall not apply to evidence obtained through the use of devices authorized by paragraph

(2) or (3) within a school zone or an active work zone.

(5) Light detection and ranging devices, commonly referred to as LIDAR, may be used only as part of an automated speed enforcement system or by members of the Pennsylvania State Police.

(d) Classification, approval and testing of mechanical, electrical and electronic devices.--The department may, by regulation, classify specific devices as being mechanical, electrical or electronic. All mechanical, electrical or electronic devices shall be of a type approved by the department, which shall appoint stations for calibrating and testing the devices and may prescribe regulations as to the manner in which calibrations and tests shall be made. The certification and calibration of electronic devices under subsection (c)(3) shall also include the certification and calibration of all equipment, timing strips and other devices which are actually used with the particular electronic device being certified and calibrated. Electronic devices commonly referred to as electronic speed meters or radar shall have been tested for accuracy within a period of one year prior to the alleged violation. Other devices shall have been tested for accuracy within a period of 60 days prior to the alleged violation. A certificate from the station showing that the calibration and test were made within the required period and that the device was accurate shall be competent and prima facie evidence of those facts in every proceeding in which a violation of this title is charged.

(e) Distance requirements for use of mechanical, electrical and electronic devices.--Mechanical, electrical or electronic devices may not be used to time the rate of speed of vehicles within 500 feet after a speed limit sign indicating a decrease of speed. This limitation on the use of speed timing devices shall not apply to speed limit signs indicating school zones, bridge and elevated structure speed limits, hazardous grade speed limits and work zone speed limits.

(f) LIDAR testing and calibration.--

(1) The department may, upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, provide that LIDAR speed measuring devices and LIDAR systems shall be calibrated and tested using the testing procedures in department regulation.

(2) LIDAR speed measuring devices and LIDAR systems shall be calibrated and tested every 365 days at a minimum before being utilized by the Pennsylvania State Police or as part of an automated speed enforcement system.

(3) The certification that the LIDAR device and system, as applicable, have been tested and found to be accurate

shall create a presumption that the requirements of this subsection have been fulfilled.

(4) As used in this subsection, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this paragraph unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"LIDAR." The technology of measuring target range using reflected light to determine target range and speed from the time-of-flight of laser pulses.

"LIDAR speed-measuring device." Speed-measuring equipment that determines target range and speed based on the time-of-flight of laser light pulses reflected off a target.

"LIDAR system." A LIDAR speed-measuring device that incorporates additional equipment that is used to gather, process and record images, as applicable, to be used as part of speed enforcement efforts. (July 11, 1985, P.L.204, No.52, eff. 60 days; Mar. 27, 1986, P.L.71, No.24, eff. imd.; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months; Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days; Oct. 19, 2018, P.L.563, No.86, eff. imd.) 2018 Amendment. Act 86 amended subsec. (c)(2) and added subsecs. (c)(5) and (f). 2008 Amendment. Act 133 amended subsecs. (b) and (d). 2002 Amendment. Act 229 amended subsec. (c)(4). 1986 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsecs. (c) and (d). 1985 Amendment. Act 52 amended subsec. (c) and added subsec.

(e). Cross References. Section 3368 is referred to in sections 3369, 3370, 3371 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1353 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1353
Preserve our heritage registration plate.
Status: in_force

The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, shall design a special preserve our heritage registration plate. Upon receipt of an application, accompanied by a fee of $54 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Historical Preservation Fund shall receive $23 of each additional fee for this plate. (Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1441, No.170, eff. 120 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9810 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9810
Identification markers required (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9810 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4532 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4532
Smoke control for diesel-powered motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Standards and inspection.--The department shall promulgate regulations for the control of smoke from diesel-powered motor vehicles prescribing standards, inspection procedures and inspection equipment.

(b) Compliance with standards.--No person shall operate a diesel-powered motor vehicle on a highway in such a manner that the smoke emitted exceeds the standards established under this section. Each day of operation in violation shall constitute a separate offense under this subsection.

(c) Correction to avoid prosecution.--Any person arrested in violation of this section shall, upon written notice, be given the opportunity to correct the violation within 48 hours. If sufficient proof of correction is furnished to the arresting officer or his representative within 48 hours of the delivery of the written notice, no prosecution of the violation shall be brought.

(d) Limitation on alteration of system.--No person shall intentionally change or alter a factory installed smoke control system on any diesel-powered vehicle or its fuel system so as to limit the ability of the system to control smoke, and no person shall remove the smoke control system except for repair or installation of a proper replacement. Cross References. Section 4532 is referred to in section 4523 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7328 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7328
Forfeiture.
Status: in_force

A watercraft trailer that is not redeemed within 30 days of the second publication under section 7326 (relating to publication) is deemed forfeited to the watercraft trailer dealer, and any prior right, title or interest in the watercraft trailer is terminated. The watercraft trailer dealer shall make application for a certificate of title to the department.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1613 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1613
Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Status: in_force

(a) Implied consent.--A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle in this Commonwealth is deemed to have given consent to take a test or tests of the person's breath, blood or urine for the purpose of determining the person's alcohol concentration or the presence of other controlled substances.

(b) Tests ordered by police officer.--A test or tests may be administered at the direction of a police officer who, after stopping or detaining the commercial motor vehicle driver, has reasonable grounds to believe that the driver was driving a commercial motor vehicle while having any alcohol in his system.

(c) Warning against refusal.--A person requested to submit to a test as provided in subsection (a) shall be warned by the police officer requesting the test that refusal to submit to the test will result in the person's being disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle under subsection (e).

(d) Report on test refusal.--If the person refuses testing, the police officer shall submit a sworn report to the department certifying that the test was requested pursuant to subsection

(a) and that the person refused to submit to testing.

(d.1) Disqualification for refusal.--Upon receipt of a report of test refusal, the department shall disqualify the person who is the subject of the report for the same period as if the department had received a report of the person's conviction for violating one of the offenses listed in section 1611(a) (relating to disqualification). A person who is disqualified as a result of a report of test refusal that originated in this Commonwealth shall have the same right of appeal as provided for in cases of suspension. Where the report of test refusal originated from another state or other foreign jurisdiction, the review of a court on an appeal from a disqualification under this subsection shall be limited to whether the department has received a report of refusal and whether the person has successfully established one of the following defenses:

(1) The person being disqualified is not the one identified in the report.

(2) The person has successfully contested the report in the jurisdiction from which it originated.

(3) The department has erred in determining the length of the disqualification to be imposed as a result of the report of test refusal.

(d.2) Limitation on noncommercial motor vehicle-based refusal.--A report of test refusal which occurred prior to the effective date of this subsection and which did not involve a commercial motor vehicle shall not be considered by the department for purposes of applying a disqualification pursuant to this section.

(d.3) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "report of test refusal" shall mean the following:

(1) A report of a police officer submitted to the department that a person refused to submit to testing requested under this section.

(2) A notice by a police officer to the department of a person's refusal to take a test requested pursuant to section 1547 (relating to chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance) where the person was a commercial driver at the time relevant to the refusal.

(3) Any document, including an electronic transmission, submitted to the department from a court of competent jurisdiction indicating that a person was convicted of an offense that involves the refusal to submit to testing for alcohol or controlled substances where the person was a commercial driver at the time of the violation.

(4) Any document, including an electronic transmission, submitted to the department from a court, administrative tribunal, administrative agency or police officer or other agent of another state or other foreign jurisdiction indicating that a person refused to take a test requested to aid enforcement of a law against driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance where the person was a commercial driver at the time relevant to the refusal.

(e) Disqualification for refusal.--(Deleted by amendment).

(f) Appeal of disqualification.--(Deleted by amendment). (July 5, 2005, P.L.100, No.37) 2005 Amendment. Act 37 added subsecs. (d.1), (d.2) and (d.3) and deleted subsecs. (e) and (f). Section 10(2) of Act 37 provided that Act 37 shall take effect 90 days after publication of a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The notice was published July 16, 2005, at 35 Pa.B. 4029. Cross References. Section 1613 is referred to in sections 1611, 1612 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9618 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9618
Availability of records of other agencies.
Status: in_force

The records of any other Commonwealth agency, to the extent that they may be pertinent to the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the determination of liability thereunder, shall be available to the department.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8531 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8531
Highly automated work zone vehicles.
Status: in_force

The department or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as applicable, shall authorize locations in this Commonwealth on a periodic basis where a highly automated work zone vehicle may be deployed. A driver may be required in a highly automated work zone vehicle when used in an active work zone. Cross References. Section 8531 is referred to in section 8504 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8510.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8510.1
Enforcement and penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) Enforcement of title.--

(1) The certificate holder is considered a driver of a highly automated vehicle for the purpose of assessing compliance under any provision of this title relating to a driver of a vehicle or motor vehicle, subject to the following:

(i) If a police officer charges for a violation of this title, the police officer shall charge the certificate holder for any applicable offense.

(ii) If there is no HAV driver on board, the requirements of this title relating to exhibiting a driver's license and registration card are satisfied if a vehicle registration card is in the highly automated vehicle and physically or electronically available for inspection by a police officer.

(2) (Reserved).

(b) Enforcement by department.--

(1) The department may only suspend or limit a certificate of compliance for the following reasons:

(i) The certificate holder's highly automated vehicle or automated driving system does not meet the applicable requirements of this subchapter.

(ii) The certificate holder submitted materially false information on the self-certification form submitted to the department under section 8506 (relating to self-certification).

(2) The department may only revoke a certificate of compliance for the following reasons:

(i) The certificate holder knowingly operated a highly automated vehicle during a time period when the certificate holder's certificate of compliance was suspended under paragraph (1).

(ii) The certificate holder knowingly operated a highly automated vehicle in a manner that violated a certificate of compliance limitation established by the department under paragraph (1).

(iii) The certificate holder was convicted of any of the following violations with respect to a violation of this title by the certificate holder's highly automated vehicle when the ADS was engaged and no highly automated vehicle driver was on board or in a remote location:

(A) Section 3732 (relating to homicide by vehicle).

(B) Section 3732.1 (relating to aggravated assault by vehicle).

(3) Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to allow the department to suspend, limit or revoke a certificate of compliance except for the instances specifically authorized in paragraphs (1) and (2).

(4) The department shall provide a notice and an opportunity for an administrative hearing to a certificate holder whose certificate of compliance is suspended, limited or revoked under paragraphs (1) and (2).

(c) Penalties.--

(1) Except as provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3), a certificate holder that violates a provision of this subchapter shall be guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $1,000.

(2) Except as provided for in paragraph (3), a person that violates section 8504 (relating to certificate of compliance required) shall be guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500.

(3) A person that knowingly violates section 8504 and whose certificate of compliance was suspended or revoked by the department shall be guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000.

(4) A certificate holder that violates a provision of this title in which the penalty is a misdemeanor or felony shall be subject to 18 Pa.C.S. § 307 (relating to liability of organizations and certain related persons). (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added section 8510.1. Cross References. Section 8510.1 is referred to in section 8505 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4572.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4572.2
Solid waste collection vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon approaching and passing a stationary solid waste collection vehicle that is giving a visual signal by means of a bright yellow strobe light as required under subsection (b), the driver of an approaching vehicle shall proceed as follows:

(1) make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the solid waste collection vehicle, if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or

(2) if a lane change under paragraph (1) would be impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.

(b) Requirements for solid waste collection vehicles.--Solid waste collection vehicles shall be equipped with a bright yellow strobe light affixed to the roof, which shall be mounted to provide visibility to vehicles approaching from any direction, in accordance with department regulations. The strobe light shall be active while stopped upon a street and while engaged in the collection of garbage, solid wastes, recyclables and refuse or while moving between stops at a speed not greater than 10 miles per hour. (Oct. 19, 2018, P.L.547, No.83, eff. 60 days)

Amendment. Act 83 added section 4572.2.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7742 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7742
Brakes.
Status: in_force

(a) Snowmobiles.--It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile which is not equipped with at least one brake of a design approved by the department operated either by hand or by foot, capable of bringing the snowmobile to a stop, under normal conditions, within 40 feet when traveling at a speed of 20 miles per hour with a 150 pound driver and on hard packed snow, or locking its traction belt or belts. The design shall permit simple and easy adjustment to compensate for wear.

(b) ATV's.--It is unlawful to operate an ATV which is not equipped with a braking system which may be operated by hand or foot, capable of producing deceleration of 14 feet per second on level ground at a speed of 20 miles per hour, and the design must permit simple and easy adjustment to compensate for wear. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3317 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3317
Platooning (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2022 Repeal. Section 3317 was repealed November 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, effective in 240 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3306 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3306
Limitations on driving on left side of roadway.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under any of the following conditions:

(1) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.

(2) When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated by official traffic-control devices.

(3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

(b) Application of section.--This section does not apply under the conditions described in section 3301(a)(2),(3),(4) and (5) (relating to driving on right side of roadway). Cross References. Section 3306 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3326, 3327, 6506 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4701 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4701
Duty to comply with inspection laws.
Status: in_force

No owner or driver shall refuse to submit a vehicle or a mass transit vehicle to any inspection and test that is authorized or required by the provisions of this chapter. (June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 9008 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9008
Examination of records and equipment.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department or any agent appointed in writing by the department is authorized to examine the books, papers, records, storage tanks and any other equipment of any distributor, dealer or any other person pertaining to the use or sale and delivery of liquid fuels and fuels taxable under this chapter to verify the accuracy of any report or payment made under the provisions of this chapter or to ascertain whether or not the tax imposed by this chapter has been paid. Any information gained by the department as the result of the reports, investigations or verifications required to be made shall be confidential.

(b) Penalty.--A person divulging confidential information under subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(c) Consumer protection.--Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b) or section 731 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, incorrect liquid fuel, fuel or alternative fuel composition information, including octane values, discovered by the department upon examination of storage tank contents or related records may be disclosed to an appropriate enforcement authority for investigation.

(d) Public safety.--Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b) or section 731 of The Fiscal Code, any suspected violation that could pose a threat to public safety discovered by the department during an examination authorized by this section may be disclosed to an appropriate enforcement authority for investigation. (Nov. 25, 2020, P.L.1242, No.129, eff. imd.) 2020 Amendment. Act 129 added subsecs. (c) and (d).
75 Pa.C.S. § 2005 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 20 / Section 2005
Review of action of commissioner taken without hearing.
Status: in_force

Any insurer or rating organization aggrieved by any order or decision of the commissioner made without a hearing may, within 30 days after notice of the order to the insurer or organization, make written request to the commissioner for a hearing thereon. The commissioner shall hold a hearing within 30 days after receipt of the request and shall give not less than ten days' written notice of the time and place of the hearing. Within 30 days after the close of the hearing, the commissioner shall affirm, reverse or modify his previous action, specifying his reasons therefor.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7730 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7730
Liability insurance.
Status: in_force

(a) Requirement.--A snowmobile or ATV for which registration is required under this chapter shall have liability insurance coverage for the snowmobile or ATV issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this Commonwealth. This subsection does not apply to limited registrations.

(b) Proof of insurance.--Proof of insurance as required by this section shall be produced and displayed by the owner or operator of such snowmobile or ATV upon the request of any magistrate or any person having authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter or to any person who has suffered or claims to have suffered either personal injury or property damage as a result of the operation of such snowmobile or ATV. It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution for a violation of this section that such proof was so produced within 72 hours of receiving notice of such violation, injury or damage or the claim of such injury or damage.

(c) Owner's responsibility.--No owner of a snowmobile or ATV shall operate or permit the same to be operated without having in full force and effect liability insurance coverage required by this section. The operator of a snowmobile or ATV shall carry proof of insurance on his person or on the snowmobile or ATV when it is in operation.

(d) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) or (c) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and costs of prosecution and, in default of payment of the fine or costs, shall be imprisoned for not more than ten days. (July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 6116 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6116
Payment by credit or debit card.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the department is authorized to accept payment of a fee by a credit or debit card, even though such payment may not be accompanied by the required documents if the department determines that payment by credit or debit card will improve service to the public without adversely affecting the security and accuracy of departmental records. If a payment is made by a credit or debit card, the department may, in addition to the fee prescribed, assess an additional service fee. (Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1250, No.166, eff. imd.) 1992 Amendment. Act 166 added section 6116.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3814 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 38 / Section 3814
Drug and alcohol assessments.
Status: in_force

If a defendant is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance), the following apply prior to sentencing:

(1) The defendant shall be evaluated under section 3816(a) (relating to requirements for driving under influence offenders) and any other additional evaluation techniques

deemed appropriate by the court to determine the extent of the defendant's involvement with alcohol or other drug and to assist the court in determining what type of sentence would benefit the defendant and the public.

(2) The defendant shall be subject to a full assessment for alcohol and drug addiction if any of the following subparagraphs apply:

(i) The defendant, within ten years prior to the offense for which sentence is being imposed, has been sentenced for an offense under:

(A) section 3802;

(B) former section 3731; or

(C) an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction.

(ii) Either:

(A) the evaluation under paragraph (1) indicates there is a need for counseling or treatment; or

(B) the defendant's blood alcohol content at the time of the offense was at least 0.16%.

(3) The assessment under paragraph (2) shall be conducted by one of the following:

(i) The Department of Health or its designee.

(ii) The county agency with responsibility for county drug and alcohol programs or its designee.

(iii) The clinical personnel of a facility licensed by the Department of Health for the conduct of drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs.

(4) The assessment under paragraph (2) shall consider issues of public safety and shall include recommendations for all of the following:

(i) Length of stay.

(ii) Levels of care.

(iii) Follow-up care and monitoring. Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 18 of Act 24 of 2003 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability of sections 3814 and 3815. Cross References. Section 3814 is referred to in sections 3804, 3807, 3813, 3815, 3816 of this title; section 9763 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1364 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1364
Special plates for veterans.
Status: in_force

(a) Veterans.--Upon application of any person who is a veteran as defined under 51 Pa.C.S. § 7101.2 (relating to definitions), accompanied by a fee of $26 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is a veteran. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

(a.1) Women veterans.--Upon application of any woman who is a veteran as defined under 51 Pa.C.S. § 7101.2, accompanied by a fee of $26 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is a woman veteran. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

(b) Honoring our veterans.--Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $35, which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is honoring veterans of the armed forces of the United States. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Veterans' Trust Fund shall receive $15 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate.

(c) Honoring our women veterans.--Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $35, which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is honoring women veterans of the armed forces of the United States. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Veterans' Trust Fund shall receive $15 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate. The portion of the fee transferred to the Veterans' Trust Fund under this subsection shall be used for programs and resources that assist women veterans. (July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1602, No.194, eff. 30 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days; July 15, 2024, P.L.737, No.60, eff. 120 days) 2024 Amendment. Act 60 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (a.1). 2018 Amendment. Act 91 added subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 1364 is referred to in section 1333 of this title; section 1721 of Title 51 (Military Affairs).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1343 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1343
Use of school bus or school vehicle plates.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A motor vehicle bearing school bus or school vehicle registration plates shall be used exclusively for the transportation of children and their chaperons to or from public, private, parochial or Sunday school or in connection with any public, private, parochial or Sunday school-related activity. Each school district shall adopt regulations regarding the number of chaperons to accompany students in connection with these activities. Except when transporting children to and from public, private, parochial or Sunday school or public, private, parochial or Sunday school-related activities, the words "school bus" on the front and rear of the vehicle shall be concealed and the red and amber visual signals shall not be operable.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25. (Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4582 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4582
Child Passenger Restraint Fund.
Status: in_force

A Child Passenger Restraint Fund is established in the General Fund as a special restricted receipts account hereby earmarked for and appropriated to the department. This fund shall consist of all fines deposited pursuant to section 4581(b) (relating to restraint systems), all Federal funds granted for said use and any moneys donated into the fund. All such funds shall be used solely for the purpose of purchasing Federally approved child restraint seats or appropriately fitting child booster seats and making such seats available to qualified loaner programs within the Commonwealth. A qualified loaner program shall be one determined by the department to loan Federally approved child restraint seats or appropriately fitting child booster seats to parents or legal guardians of children under eight years of age who, due to financial or economic hardship, are unable to comply with the provisions of this subchapter. The department shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this section. (July 15, 2004, P.L.694, No.75, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 4582 is referred to in section 4581 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2303 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 23 / Section 2303
Disbursements.
Status: in_force

(a) Authorization.--The secretary, or his designee, may, in his discretion, authorize a disbursement from the fund to cover the amount of any fees and taxes pertaining to an application for titling or registration of a vehicle which a member failed to forward to the department or the department's contracted agent or third-party representative. The disbursement may not exceed the amount paid to the member for the fees and taxes associated with the titling and registration.

(b) Proof of loss.--In order to substantiate a disbursement from the fund, an aggrieved party shall forward to the department an application provided by the department. Along with other documentation, the department shall require the aggrieved party to provide the original or acceptable copies of the canceled check or money order paid to the member and the registration or other document issued to the aggrieved party by the member.

(c) Procedure.--Upon receipt of an application for disbursement, the department shall notify the member. If the member fails to forward the necessary titling or registration documents, fees and taxes within 15 days, the secretary may suspend the member and, where applicable, direct the Department of State to do so. If payment is not made by the member within

15 days and the secretary is satisfied concerning the proof of the claim, he shall direct that the titling and registration documents be processed with moneys from the fund. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7715.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7715.2
Fees.
Status: in_force

(a) Fees.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the department shall collect the following fees:

(1) Certificate of title, $22.50.

(2) Expiration sticker, $20.

(2.1) Vintage snowmobile permit, $20.

(3) Dealer registration, $25.

(4) Replacement, due to loss or damage, of registration certificate, limited registration certificate, registration decal, registration plate, expiration sticker or vintage snowmobile permit, $5.

(5) Transfer of registration pursuant to section 7711.1 (relating to registration of snowmobile or ATV), $5.

(6) Recording the name of a secured party on a certificate of title, $5.

(b) Exemptions from fees.--Subsection (a) does not apply to a snowmobile or ATV owned by:

(1) The Commonwealth.

(2) A political subdivision of this Commonwealth.

(3) A volunteer organization and used exclusively for emergency purposes. (June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1000, No.113, eff. 120 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 113 amended subsec. (a). 2001 Amendment. Act 68 added section 7715.2.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6324 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6324
Failure to comply with provisions of subchapter.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Failure, refusal or neglect of any issuing authority or clerk of court to comply with any of the requirements of this subchapter is a summary offense punishable:

(1) For a first offense, by a fine of $100.

(2) For a subsequent offense, by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500.

(b) Removal from office.--Conviction shall be grounds for removal from office. Suspension by Court Rule. Section 6324 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 1101(2), adopted March 1, 2000, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 470.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3744 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3744
Duty to give information and render aid.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall give his name, address and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving, and shall upon request exhibit his driver's license and information relating to financial responsibility to any person injured in the accident or to the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle or other property damaged in the accident and shall give the information and upon request exhibit the license and information relating to financial responsibility to any police officer at the scene of the accident or who is investigating the accident and shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including the making of arrangements for the carrying of the injured person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment

if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if requested by the injured person.

(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.--

(1) If a vehicle under subsection (a) is a highly automated vehicle operating with an ADS engaged or without a highly automated vehicle driver on board, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the certificate holder for the highly automated vehicle, a person on behalf of the certificate holder for the highly automated vehicle or the highly automated vehicle immediately contacts a duly authorized police department to report the accident and communicates the registration and financial responsibility information for the highly automated vehicle to the police department.

(2) The highly automated vehicle shall remain at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as is safely possible until the requirements of this section are fulfilled.

(b) Report of accident to police.--In the event that none of the persons specified are in condition to receive the information to which they otherwise would be entitled under subsection (a) and no police officer is present, the driver of any vehicle involved in the accident after fulfilling all other requirements of section 3742 (relating to accidents involving death or personal injury) and subsection (a), insofar as possible on his part to be performed, shall forthwith report the accident to the nearest office of a duly authorized police department and submit to the police department the information specified in subsection (a).

(c) Duty of occupants if driver disabled.--Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically unable to give the information or assistance required in this section and there are other occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident who are physically able to give the information or assistance required in this section, each of the other occupants shall fully reveal the identity of himself and the identity of the driver of the vehicle and of the owner of the vehicle of which they are occupants and shall otherwise perform the duties of the driver as set forth in subsection (a). (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.26, No.11, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added subsec. (a.1). 1984 Amendment. Act 11 amended subsec. (a). Cross References. Section 3744 is referred to in sections 3742, 3743, 3745, 3745.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1355.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1355.1
Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage registration plates.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, shall design a special Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage registration plate. The Pennsylvania Game Commission shall charge a fee for the authorization to request the registration plate. Upon request by the applicant, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds or a motor home. The fee provided under section 1931(b) (relating to personal and organization registration plates) shall apply.

(b) Proceeds.--Proceeds received by the Pennsylvania Game Commission under this section are to be used as follows:

(1) Thirty-three percent shall be allocated to nonprofit organizations that coordinate the processing and distribution of donated wild game from hunters and municipal herd reduction sources to Pennsylvania residents through a distribution network of food banks in this Commonwealth.

(2) Sixty-seven percent shall be allocated as grants to nonprofit sportsmen's clubs and organizations to conduct activities that promote sport hunting, youth hunter education or the conservation and enhancement of game species in this Commonwealth for current and future generations of hunters.

(c) Limitation.--A nonprofit organization may not use funding under this section for salaries or administrative expenses.

(d) Expenditures.--Estimates of amounts to be expended under this subsection shall be submitted to the Governor by the Pennsylvania Game Commission for approval by the Governor. (July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 120 days) 2014 Amendment. Act 109 added section 1355.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6142 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6142
Reciprocity agreements, arrangements and declarations authorized.
Status: in_force

The secretary may execute or make agreements, arrangements and declarations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and may amend and terminate the agreements, arrangements and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1138 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1138
Duration of perfection.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Perfection of a security interest is effective for a period of 30 years in the case of a mobile home or emergency vehicle, 20 years for a motor home or recreational trailer, eight years in the case of a truck tractor or trailer weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds and six years in all other cases, in each case dating from the time of perfection as provided for in this subchapter and subject to renewal as provided in subsection (b).

(b) Renewal.--The effectiveness of perfection lapses on the expiration of the periods specified in subsection (a) unless a renewal form is filed within the six months immediately preceding expiration. Upon the timely filing of a renewal form, the effectiveness of perfection continues for a period of three years, commencing on the date on which perfection would have lapsed in the absence of the filing. Perfection may be renewed for as many three-year periods as may be necessary by the holder of the security interest upon a form furnished by the department, signed by the secured party and accompanied by the fee provided in this title.

(c) Corrected certificate when perfection expires.--A corrected certificate of title without a statement of liens or encumbrances shall be issued by the department, upon the request of the owner, when perfection of the security interests recorded on the certificate of title have expired. (July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 22, 2001, P.L.411, No.33, eff. 120 days; Dec. 20, 2015, P.L.489, No.86, eff. 180 days) 2015 Amendment. Act 86 amended subsec. (a). 2001 Amendments. Act 18 amended the entire section and Act 33 amended subsec. (a). Act 33 overlooked the amendment by Act

18, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of subsec.

(a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1923 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1923
Antique, classic and collectible vehicles.
Status: in_force

The fee for registration of an antique, classic or collectible motor vehicle shall be $75. (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1923 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1960 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1960
Reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration.
Status: in_force

The department shall charge a fee of $70 or, if section 1379 (relating to suspension of registration upon sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class), 1380 (relating to suspension of registration upon unpaid tolls) or 1786(d) (relating to required financial responsibility) applies, a fee of $88 to restore a person's operating privilege or the registration of a vehicle following a suspension or revocation. The department shall waive a fee imposed under this section for a person who enters into a program of community service under section 1533(d) (relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation), makes an agreement for installment payments or is found unable to pay in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 9730 (relating to payment of court costs, restitution and fines). (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 60 days; Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1143, No.138, eff. 18 months) 2024 Amendment. See section 6(2) of Act 138 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.

Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1960 is referred to in sections 1379, 1380, 1532, 1533, 1556, 1558, 1786, 6308.1 of this title; section 4355 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1108 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1108
Registration without certificate of title.
Status: in_force

If the department is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in the vehicle, the department may register the vehicle but shall withhold issuance of a certificate of title until the applicant presents documents reasonably sufficient to satisfy the department as to the ownership by the applicant of the vehicle and that there are no undisclosed security interests in the vehicle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3328 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3328
Unmarked police vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The Pennsylvania State Police, in consultation with the department, shall promulgate regulations for the use of unmarked vehicles by police officers. The regulations shall:

(1) establish the procedure to be used by a police officer in an unmarked vehicle when stopping a motorist;

(2) require the use of audible and visual signals which meet the requirements and standards set forth in this title and in regulations adopted by the department; and

(3) establish requirements for the wearing of an official police uniform and the display of official police identification.

(b) Public awareness.--The Pennsylvania State Police and the department shall provide for the dissemination of information to the public regarding the use of unmarked vehicles. Such information shall accompany annual vehicle registration or vehicle registration renewal forms distributed by the department no earlier than July 1, 2002.

(June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days) 2001 Amendment. Act 75 added section 3328.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6147 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6147
Declaration of reciprocity in absence of agreement.
Status: in_force

In the absence of an agreement or arrangement with another jurisdiction, the secretary may examine the laws and requirements of such jurisdiction and declare the extent and nature of exemptions, benefits and privileges to be extended to vehicles properly registered or licensed in the other jurisdiction, or to the owners of the vehicles, which shall, in the judgment of the secretary, be in the best interest of this Commonwealth and the citizens thereof, and which shall be fair and equitable to this Commonwealth and the citizens thereof, and shall be determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits which accrue to the economy of this Commonwealth from the uninterrupted flow of commerce.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6124 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6124
Erection of traffic-control devices at intersections.
Status: in_force

The department on State-designated highways, including intersections with local highways, and local authorities on intersections of highways under their jurisdiction may erect and maintain stop signs, yield signs or other official traffic-control devices to designate through highways or to designate intersections at which vehicular traffic on one or more of the roadways should yield or stop and yield before entering the intersection. Cross References. Section 6124 is referred to in section 3323 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3715 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3715
Restriction on alcoholic beverages (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2000 Repeal. Section 3715 was repealed June 22, 2000, P.L.469, No.64, effective September 1, 2000.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1933 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1933
Commercial implements of husbandry.
Status: in_force

The annual fee for registration of a commercial implement of husbandry shall be $110 or one-half of the regular fee, whichever is greater. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. imd.; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1933 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9615.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9615.1
Examination of records.
Status: in_force

The department or any agent appointed by it, including the auditors of any member jurisdiction as provided in the IFTA, may examine books and records and make determinations of any tax due in accordance with the provisions of section 2915-A of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971. (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996) 1995 Amendment. Act 75 added section 9615.1. References in Text. Section 2915-A of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, was deleted by the act of October 9, 2009 (P.L.451, No.48).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3732 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3732
Homicide by vehicle.
Status: in_force

(a) Offense.--Any person who recklessly or with gross negligence causes the death of another person while engaged in the violation of any law of this Commonwealth or municipal ordinance applying to the operation or use of a vehicle or to the regulation of traffic except section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) is guilty of homicide by vehicle, a felony of the third degree, when the violation is the cause of death.

(b) Sentencing.--

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) may be sentenced to an additional term not to exceed five years' confinement if at trial the prosecution proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the offense occurred in an active work zone.

(1.1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) who is also convicted of a violation of section 1501 (relating to drivers required to be licensed), 1543 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked), 3316 (relating to prohibiting text-based communications), 3316.1 (relating to prohibiting use of interactive mobile device), 3325 (relating to duty of driver on approach of emergency vehicle) or 3327 (relating to duty of driver in emergency response areas and in relation to disabled vehicles) may be sentenced to an additional term not to exceed five years' confinement.

(2) The prosecution must indicate intent to proceed under this section in the indictment or information which commences the prosecution.

(3) The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for an offense under this section when the violation occurred in an active work zone or the individual was also convicted of a violation of section 1501, 1543, 3316, 3316.1, 3325 or 3327. (Dec. 15, 1982, P.L.1268, No.289, eff. 30 days; Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.772, No.108, eff. 60 days; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days; Nov. 4, 2016,

P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.925, No.153, eff. 60 days; Oct. 29, 2020, P.L.1057, No.105, eff. 180 days; June 5, 2024, P.L.366, No.18, eff. 12 months) 2024 Amendment. Act 18 amended subsec. (b)(1.1) and (3). The preamble of Act 18 provided that Act 18 may be referred to as Paul Miller's Law. 2020 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 105 provided that Act 105 may be referred to as the Move Over Law. 2018 Amendment. Act 153 amended subsec. (b). 2010 Amendment. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law. 2003 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (a). Cross References. Section 3732 is referred to in sections 1532, 1541, 1553, 1554, 1556, 1611, 8510.1 of this title; section 3103 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5551, 5750, 67A01 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3706 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3706
Riding in house trailers, mobile homes or boats on trailers.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person or persons shall occupy a house trailer, mobile home or boat on a trailer while it is being moved upon a highway.

(b) Towing prohibited.--No person shall tow on a highway a house trailer, mobile home or boat on a trailer occupied by a passenger or passengers.

(c) Exception for certain semitrailers.--A semitrailer which is attached to a truck in an articulating manner by means of a fifth wheel semitrailer coupling device attached to the carrying compartment of the truck may be occupied by a passenger or passengers. The coupling device shall have a two-inch or larger kingpin. All windows shall have safety glass. Some means of electrical or electronic communications approved by the department is required between the cab of the truck and the semitrailer.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3523 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3523
Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
Status: in_force

(a) Right to use of lane.--All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.

(b) Overtaking and passing.--The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(c) Operation between lanes or vehicles.--No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(d) Limitation on operating abreast.--Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

(e) Limited access highways.--No motorized pedalcycle shall be operated on any limited access highway.

(f) Exception for police officers.--Subsections (b) and (c) do not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6151 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6151
Suspension of reciprocity benefits.
Status: in_force

Agreements, arrangements or declarations made under authority of this subchapter may include provisions authorizing the department to suspend or cancel the exemptions, benefits or privileges granted to a person who violates any of the conditions or terms of such agreements, arrangements or declarations or who violates the laws or regulations of this Commonwealth related to motor vehicles.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9511.10 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9511.10
Remedies of trustees and of holders of obligations.
Status: in_force

(a) Grant of rights.--A holder of a bond, note or other obligation issued under this chapter and the trustee under the trust indenture may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, do all of the following:

(1) Protect and enforce any right granted under this chapter or under the resolution or trust indenture.

(2) Enforce and compel performance of all duties required under this chapter or by resolution or trust indenture to be performed by the commission or any of its officers, including the collection of the pledged revenues.

(b) Exception.--Rights given under this chapter may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds, notes or other obligations or by the trust indenture. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.) 2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 9511.10.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4537 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4537
Device used to carry pedalcycles.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, a bus used for public transportation shall be permitted to operate with a device used to carry pedalcycles mounted on the front of the bus if the device, including the pedalcycles, does not extend more than 36 inches. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 4537.
75 Pa.C.S. § 21 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 21 / Section 21
Applicability.
Status: in_force

The following shall apply:

(1) The repeal of 18 Pa.C.S. § 7513 shall not affect offenses committed prior to February 1, 2004.

(2) The repeal of 18 Pa.C.S. § 7514 and 75 Pa.C.S. § 3731 shall not affect offenses committed prior to February 1, 2004, or civil and administrative penalties imposed as a result of those offenses.

(3) An individual sentenced under 18 Pa.C.S. § 7514 or 75 Pa.C.S. § 3731 shall be subject to administrative and civil sanctions in effect on January 31, 2004.

(4) An individual sentenced under 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 38 shall be subject to administrative and civil sanctions under this act.

(5) The following apply to offenses committed before February 1, 2004:

(i) Except as set forth in subparagraph (ii) or

(iii), this act shall not affect an offense committed before February 1, 2004, or any criminal, civil and administrative penalty assessed as a result of that offense.

(ii) Subparagraph (i) does not apply if a provision added or amended by this act specifies application to an offense committed before February 1, 2004, or to any criminal, civil or administrative penalty assessed as a result of that offense.

(iii) Subparagraph (i) does not apply to the following provisions:

(A) The amendment of 42 Pa.C.S. § 7003(5) in section 3 of this act.

(B) The amendment of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1516(c) and

(d).

(C) The amendment of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1534(b).

(D) The amendment of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1547(d) in section 9.1 of this act.

(E) The amendment of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3731(a)(4)(i) and (a.1)(1)(i) in section 13 of this act. 2004, NOVEMBER 30, P.L.1618, NO.207
75 Pa.C.S. § 3745.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3745.1
Accident scene clearance.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the driver of any vehicle in an accident that does not result in apparent serious bodily injury or death shall immediately remove the vehicle from the roadway to a safe refuge on the shoulder, emergency lane or median or to a place otherwise removed from the roadway whenever, in the judgment of the driver:

(1) The motor vehicle does not require towing and can be normally and safely driven under its own power in its customary manner without further damage or hazard to the motor vehicle, traffic elements or the roadway.

(2) The motor vehicle can be moved safely.

(b) Driver request.--The driver of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident may request any individual who possesses a valid driver's license to remove the vehicle from the roadway in order to comply with this section. Such individual is not required to comply with the request and shall not be subject to any liability, either civil or criminal, for refusing the request.

(c) Police officers.--A police officer may immediately remove or direct removal of a wrecked vehicle if the owner or operator cannot remove the wrecked vehicle or refuses or fails to have the vehicle removed as required under this section. In carrying out the provisions of this subsection, no liability shall attach to the police officer or, absent a showing of gross negligence, to any person acting under the direction of the police officer for damage to any vehicle or damage to or loss of any portion of the contents of the vehicle.

(d) No liability.--The driver or any other person who has removed a vehicle from the roadway as provided in this section

before the arrival of a law enforcement officer shall not be considered liable or at fault regarding the cause of the accident solely by reason of moving the vehicle pursuant to this section.

(e) Other driver duties.--Compliance with this section shall not affect a driver's duty to comply with section 3742 (relating to accidents involving death or personal injury), 3743 (relating to accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property), 3744 (relating to duty to give information and render aid), 3745 (relating to accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property), 3746 (relating to immediate notice of accident to police department) or 3747 (relating to written report of accident by driver or owner).

(f) Other police duties.--This section shall not relieve any law enforcement officer of an investigating police department, including the Pennsylvania State Police, from complying with section 3746 or 3751 (relating to reports by police).

(f.1) Violation of title or local ordinance.--An owner or operator of a tow truck that recovers or removes a wrecked or disabled vehicle from the roadway to the nearest safe refuge on the shoulder, emergency lane or median at the direction of a police officer, while the police officer is engaged in the performance of the police officer's official duties, shall not be convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 3308 (relating to one-way roadways and rotary traffic islands),
75 Pa.C.S. § 9510 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9510
Penalties (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1997 Repeal. Section 9510 was repealed April 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, effective July 1, 1997.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9806 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9806
Tax due date (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9806 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3303 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3303
Overtaking vehicle on the left.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations, exceptions and special rules stated in this chapter:

(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and shall stay to the left of the other vehicle until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.

(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle and shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on suitable signal.

(3) The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a pedalcycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the pedalcycle within not less than four feet at a careful and prudent reduced speed.

(b) Suitable signal defined.--Suitable signal for purposes of subsection (a)(2) shall be as follows:

(1) At all times when head lamps are required to be lighted according to section 4302 (relating to the period for requiring lighted lamps), an audible signal or the intermittent flashing of low and high beams except that the use of high beams shall not be permitted when a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction within 500 feet.

(2) At all other times, an audible signal. (Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 3 added subsec. (a)(3). Cross References. Section 3303 is referred to in sections 1535, 3301, 3307, 3326, 3327 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1798.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1798.1
Extraordinary medical benefit rate.
Status: in_force

(a) Filing.--Each insurer issuing or delivering liability insurance policies as described in section 1711 (relating to required benefits) shall file with the Insurance Commissioner for an extraordinary medical benefit rate for coverage under section 1715(a)(1.1) (relating to availability of adequate limits). The filing shall be subject to the act of June 11, 1947 (P.L.538, No.246), known as The Casualty and Surety Rate Regulatory Act, provided that no first time filing for

extraordinary medical benefit coverage which is scheduled for a formal administrative hearing may be deemed effective until an adjudication is issued by the Insurance Commissioner. Insurers may provide for the discounting of extraordinary medical benefit loss reserves in annual financial statements. Unallocated extraordinary medical benefit loss expense payments may be treated in accordance with section 315 of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one, and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. The Insurance Commissioner may order the discounting of extraordinary medical benefit losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses in calculating rates for coverage under section 1715(a)(1.1) to the extent determined to be actuarially sound.

(b) Rates.--All rates established under this section shall be adequate to assure actuarial soundness. Under no circumstances shall rates for other coverages required under the provisions of this chapter be modified or otherwise established to subsidize, in whole or in part, the rate for the extraordinary medical benefit. In making a rate for the extraordinary medical benefit, due consideration shall be given to the current factors generally in use in making motor vehicle insurance rates.

(c) Limitation.--The extraordinary medical benefit rate for coverage under section 1715(a)(1.1) shall not be subject to any premium tax levied under State law. (Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. imd.) 1989 Amendment. Act 4 added section 1798.1. References in Text. Section 315 of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by the act of December 18, 1992 (P.L.1496, No.177). Cross References. Section 1798.1 is referred to in section 1798.2 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1955 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1955
Information concerning drivers and vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Drivers, registrations, titles and security interests.--

(1) The fee for a copy of written or electronic information relating to a driver, registration, title or security interest shall be $8.

(2) If a Commonwealth agency has entered into a contract with a third party to deliver driver information to a person that has complied with section 6114(b)(5) (relating to limitation on sale, publication and disclosure of records), the department may impose an additional fee of up to $2 for the requested record.

(3) Upon approval from the department, a person that has received the driver information from the third party under paragraph (2) that has complied with section 6114(b)(5) may provide the information, for a fee, to a third party for the same purposes contained in section 6114(b)(5) without the payment of any additional fees under this subsection to the department.

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (3), a person that sells, publishes or discloses or offers to sell, publish or disclose the information received by the person under this subsection commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.

(5) The department shall comply with the provisions of section 6114(d) with respect to the information of a driver under 18 years of age whose information is provided to any person under this subsection.

(b) Other data and information.--The department may charge to any person or governmental or quasi-governmental entity a reasonable fee based on the cost to the department of compiling data and statistical information upon request. (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89)

Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (a), effective immediately as to subsec. (a)(2) and April 1, 2014, as to subsec. (a)(1), (3), (4) and (5). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1955 is referred to in section 1904 of this title; section 8619 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4964 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4964
Oral authorization following emergency or accident.
Status: in_force

In the event of an emergency or accident affecting the public safety or convenience, the department and local authorities may orally authorize the operation or movement of a vehicle or combination which exceeds the maximum size or weight specified in this chapter provided a permit is applied for within 72 hours of the operation or movement.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1508.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1508.1
Physical examinations.
Status: in_force

(a) Authorization to conduct examinations.--The department shall promulgate regulations to authorize specific classes of licensed practitioners of the healing arts, to include, but not be limited to, physicians, chiropractors, physician assistants and certified registered nurse practitioners, to conduct examinations required for the issuance of a driver's license and a school bus driver endorsement.

(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "chiropractor" means a chiropractor acting within the scope of practice contained in the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act. (Dec. 10, 1996, P.L.925, No.149, eff. 60 days; July 15, 2004, P.L.698, No.76, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 76 provided that any regulations of the Department of Transportation that are inconsistent with Act 76 are hereby abrogated to the extent of that inconsistency. Cross References. Section 1508.1 is referred to in sections 1508, 1509 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1551 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1551
Notice of department action.
Status: in_force

The department shall promptly mail a notice to each person whose license is suspended as a result of the accumulation of points under section 1539 (relating to suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points). The notice shall be mailed to the address of record within six months following the conviction of a violation of this title that resulted in the addition of sufficient points to cause the suspension. Failure of the department to mail notice of suspension as required by this section shall prohibit the department from suspending the license of such person. This section shall not apply to any suspension which would have been imposed as the result of points which have been assigned to a person's record after the person has filed an appeal under section 1550 (relating to judicial review) until the appeal has been finally determined and for six months after the department is notified of the determination. This section shall not apply to a suspension imposed as the result of the determination of the appeal whether it be the reimposition of the suspension originally ordered or the imposition of a different suspension required because the department must recalculate the record due to a court order. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. July 1, 1999)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3522 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3522
Riding on motorcycles.
Status: in_force

(a) Use of seat by operator and passengers.--A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle, and the operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator. In no event shall a passenger sit in front of the operator of the motorcycle.

(b) Method of seating.--Unless in a sidecar, a person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.

(c) Articles carried by operator.--No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

(d) Interference with operation.--No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4502 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4502
General requirements for braking systems.
Status: in_force

(a) Parking brakes.--Every vehicle or combination, except a motorcycle, operated on a highway shall be equipped with a parking brake system adequate to hold the vehicle or combination on any grade on which it is operated, under all conditions of loading, on a surface free of ice or snow. The system shall not be designed to require a continuous or intermittent source of energy for full effectiveness after initial application.

(b) Service brakes.--Every vehicle and combination operated on a highway shall be equipped with a service brake system adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the vehicle or combination on any grade on which it is operated, under all conditions of loading, and adequate to meet the braking performance standards established by regulation of the department.

(c) Breakaway systems.--Every combination operated on a highway, the towed vehicle of which is equipped with brakes or which has a gross weight in excess of 3,000 pounds, shall be so equipped that, upon breakaway of the towed vehicle, the towed vehicle shall be stopped and held automatically, and the towing vehicle shall be capable of being stopped and held by use of its own service braking system.

(d) Exceptions.--This section does not apply to towed instruments of husbandry and such items or types of special mobile equipment or commercial implements of husbandry as are specifically exempted from compliance by regulations promulgated by the department. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days) 1992 Amendment. Act 174 amended subsec. (d).

Cross References. Section 4502 is referred to in section 3716 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4522 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4522
Effect of amendments to Federal regulations (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1985 Repeal. Section 4522 was repealed June 19, 1985, P.L.49, No.20, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9619 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9619
Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account.
Status: in_force

The Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account within the Motor License Fund is hereby continued. It is the declared policy of the Commonwealth that the money raised by the taxes deposited into this account be used, to the greatest extent possible, to provide for the creation of jobs and the rehiring of the unemployed in this Commonwealth. In order to reach this goal, firms with Pennsylvania-based facilities shall be actively solicited to make bids on contracts to furnish products and materials, including, but not limited to, steel and steel products, to be used in the projects funded through the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1927 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1927
Transfer of registration.
Status: in_force

The fee for transfer of registration shall be $9. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1927 is referred to in sections 1920, 1920.1, 9511.11 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 3 / Section 3
Use of accounts.
Status: in_force

All money in the restricted accounts established under 75 Pa.C.S. § 7706 that exists on the effective date of this section shall be used in performing any activities necessary to carry out the purposes of 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 77, including registration and certificate of title activities, training, education, enforcement activities, construction and maintenance of snowmobile and ATV trails and acquisition of equipment, supplies and interests in land. Explanatory Note. Act 97 amended sections 7706, 7717 and 9017 of Title 75. 2018, OCTOBER 19, P.L.563, NO.86
75 Pa.C.S. § 1582 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1582
Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter and in the compact with reference to this Commonwealth:

(1) "Licensing authority" means the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth.

(2) "Executive head" means the Governor.

(3) "Compact administrator" means the Secretary of Transportation of the Commonwealth.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3315 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3315
Passing and overtaking streetcars.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the driver of a vehicle may not overtake and pass to the left of a streetcar proceeding in the same direction, whether the streetcar is actually in motion or temporarily halted to receive or discharge passengers, if overtaking or passing requires driving in a lane normally used by traffic moving in the opposite direction.

(b) Streetcar stopped to receive or discharge passengers.--The driver of a vehicle may not overtake and pass a streetcar which has stopped to receive or discharge passengers on the side on which passengers board or alight until the doors of the streetcar are closed and passengers who are discharged have reached the side of the highway.

(c) Applicability.--This section shall not be applicable to locations where streetcars are operating on tracks located within a median section of the roadway separated from the roadway by curbs or other physical barriers. (May 11, 2006, P.L.159, No.37, eff. 60 days) 2006 Amendment. Act 37 added section 3315.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1322 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1322
Contributions to Keystone Tree Restricted Account.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall provide for all of the following:

(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $3 to the Keystone Tree Restricted Account established by 27 Pa.C.S. § 6602 (relating to establishment).

(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $3 to the Keystone Tree Restricted Account.

(b) Implementation.--

(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:

(i) A renewal of a driver's license or identification card.

(ii) A renewal of a vehicle registration.

(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:

(i) Each renewal of a driver's license or identification card.

(ii) Each renewal of a vehicle registration.

(c) Use.--Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for purposes specified in 27 Pa.C.S. § 6604 (relating to authorized purposes).

(d) Deposits.--The department shall determine on a monthly basis the total amount collected under this section and direct the State Treasurer to transfer the amount from the Motor License Fund to the Keystone Tree Restricted Account by the 15th of the following month.

(e) Reimbursement.--The Keystone Tree Restricted Account shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section. (Nov. 7, 2019, P.L.609, No.78, eff. 60 days) 2019 Amendment. Act 78 added section 1322. Cross References. Section 1322 is referred to in sections 6603, 6604 of Title 27 (Environmental Resources).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1101 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1101
Certificate of title required.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in section 1102 (relating to vehicles not requiring certificate of title), every owner of a vehicle which is in this Commonwealth and for which no certificate of title has been issued by the department shall make application to the department for a certificate of title of the vehicle.

(b) Registration without certificate prohibited.--The department shall not register or renew the registration of a vehicle unless a certificate of title has been issued by the department to the owner or an application for a certificate of title has been delivered by the owner to the department.

(c) Penalty.--Failure to obtain a certificate of title as required by law is a summary offense.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3313 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3313
Restrictions on use of limited access highways.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department may regulate or prohibit the use of any limited access highway by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.

(b) Traffic-control devices at entrances.--The department, when adopting any prohibition under this section, shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices at the entrances to the limited access highway on which the prohibitions are applicable and when in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated on the devices.

(c) Motorcycles.--Except on busways in counties of the first or second class, motorcycles may be operated upon any limited access highway in an urban district in a lane specified for multioccupant vehicles or car pools, except where the department can demonstrate that such use will create a safety hazard.

(d) Driving in right lane.--

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) and unless otherwise posted, upon all limited access highways having two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, all vehicles shall be driven in the right-hand lanes when available for traffic except when any of the following conditions exist:

(i) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction.

(ii) When traveling at a speed greater than the traffic flow.

(iii) When moving left to allow traffic to merge.

(iv) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit or into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted.

(2) Unless otherwise posted, no vehicle or combination over 10,000 pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane of a limited access highway having three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction except when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, an exit or into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted. (Apr. 29, 1994, P.L.148, No.25, eff. 60 days; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 180 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days) 2001 Amendment. Act 75 amended subsec. (d). 1994 Amendment. Act 25 added subsec. (c).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3721 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3721
Snow and ice.
Status: in_force

(a) Removal of snow and ice from a motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle.--

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a driver of a motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle being operated on a highway of this Commonwealth shall make reasonable efforts to remove accumulated ice or snow from the motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle, including the hood, trunk and roof of the motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle, within 24 hours after the cessation of the falling snow or ice.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if:

(i) the driver of the motor carrier vehicle, mass transit vehicle, bus or school bus is en route to a facility to remove accumulated ice or snow at the time of the stop under paragraph (3); or

(ii) compliance with this section would cause the driver of the motor carrier vehicle, mass transit vehicle, bus or school bus to violate any other Federal or State law or regulation regarding workplace safety

or would be a threat to the health and safety of the driver.

(3) A driver of a motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle who violates this subsection may be stopped on a highway by a police officer if the police officer believes the accumulated ice or snow may pose a threat to persons or property.

(4) A driver of a motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle who violates this subsection shall be subject to a fine of $50 for each offense regardless of whether any snow or ice is dislodged from the vehicle.

(b) Dislodged or fallen snow or ice.--When snow or ice is dislodged or falls from a moving vehicle or motor carrier vehicle and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian causing death or serious bodily injury, the operator of the vehicle from which the snow or ice is dislodged or falls shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,500 for each offense. (July 11, 2022, P.L.1585, No.90, eff. 60 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 90 added section 3721.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6304 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6304
Authority to arrest without warrant.
Status: in_force

(a) Pennsylvania State Police.--A member of the Pennsylvania State Police who is in uniform may arrest without a warrant any person who violates any provision of this title in the presence of the police officer making the arrest.

(b) Other police officers.--Any police officer who is in uniform may arrest without a warrant any nonresident who violates any provision of this title in the presence of the police officer making the arrest.

(c) Other powers preserved.--The powers of arrest conferred by this section are in addition to any other powers of arrest conferred by law.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1774 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1774
Payments sufficient to satisfy judgments.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--For the purpose of this chapter only, judgments shall be deemed satisfied upon the occurrence of one of the following:

(1) When $15,000 has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of injury to one person as the result of any one accident.

(2) When $30,000 has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of injury to two or more persons as the result of any one accident.

(3) When $5,000 has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of damage to property of others as the result of any one accident.

(b) Credit for payment under settlement.--Payments made in settlement of any claims because of bodily injury or property damage arising from a motor vehicle accident shall be credited in reduction of the amounts provided for in this section.

(c) Escrow deposit by judgment debtor.--When the judgment creditor cannot be found, the judgment debtor may deposit in escrow with the prothonotary of the court where the judgment was entered an amount equal to the amount of the judgment, subject to the limits set forth in subsection (a), interest to date and record costs, whereupon the prothonotary shall notify the department and the judgment shall be deemed satisfied. The amount deposited shall be retained by the prothonotary for a period of five years from the date of the deposit, after which, if it has not been claimed by the judgment creditor, it shall be returned to the judgment debtor. When the deposit is made, the prothonotary shall notify the judgment creditor and his counsel, if any, by certified or registered mail at his last known address. No interest shall run on any judgment with respect to the amount deposited with the prothonotary under the terms of this subsection. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984) Cross References. Section 1774 is referred to in sections 1553, 1554, 1556, 1787 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1715 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1715
Availability of adequate limits.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--An insurer shall make available for purchase first party benefits as follows:

(1) For medical benefits, up to at least $100,000.

(1.1) For extraordinary medical benefits, from $100,000 to $1,100,000, which may be offered in increments of $100,000, as limited by subsection (d).

(2) For income loss benefits, up to at least $2,500 per month up to a maximum benefit of at least $50,000.

(3) For accidental death benefits, up to at least $25,000.

(4) For funeral benefits, $2,500.

(5) For combination of benefits enumerated in paragraphs

(1), (2), (3) and (4) and subject to a limit on the accidental death benefit of up to $25,000 and a limit on the funeral benefit of $2,500, up to at least $177,500 of benefits in the aggregate or benefits payable up to three years from the date of the accident, whichever occurs first, provided that nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to limit, reduce, modify or change the provisions of subsection (d).

(b) Higher or lower limits and additional benefits.--Insurers may make available higher or lower limits or benefits in addition to those enumerated in subsection (a).

(c) Restriction on providing first party benefits.--An insurer shall not issue or deliver a policy providing first party benefits in accordance with this subchapter unless the policy also contains coverage for liability in amounts at least equal to the limits required for financial responsibility.

(d) Limitations.--The maximum medical benefit which shall be paid on behalf of any one eligible claimant under subsection

(a)(1.1) shall be $50,000 per year and $1,000,000 lifetime aggregate of reasonable and necessary expenses only for medical treatment and rehabilitative services which, as described in section 1712(1) (relating to availability of benefits), exceed $100,000. During the first 18 months of eligibility, the insurer shall approve payments on behalf of a claimant without regard to the $50,000 per year limit but subject to the $1,000,000 lifetime aggregate.

(e) Other extraordinary medical benefits.--Notwithstanding the requirement of subsection (a)(1.1), an insured may obtain the extraordinary medical benefits described in that subsection through any insurance contract, program or group arrangement.

(f) Determining adverse experience of an agent.--For purposes of determining adverse experience of an agent, experience generated from extraordinary medical benefit coverage described in subsection (a)(1.1) shall be excluded.

(g) Voluntary pooling.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act or the act of June 11, 1947 (P.L.538, No.246), known as The Casualty and Surety Rate Regulatory Act, two or more insurers may enter into an arrangement or agreement to provide for the availability of an extraordinary medical benefit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. All such arrangements or agreements entered into by an insurer shall be subject to the prior approval of the Insurance Commissioner. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. June 1, 1989; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 amended subsec. (a). Cross References. Section 1715 is referred to in sections 1719, 1720, 1723, 1787, 1791, 1798.1, 1798.3 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1725 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1725
Rental vehicles.
Status: in_force

Every motor vehicle insurance policy shall contain a notice as to whether the policy covers collision damage to rental vehicles, and any limitations on such coverage. The notice shall be written in clear, plain language and shall be printed on the first page of the policy in boldface capital letters. (June 30, 1990, P.L.266, No.63, eff. 90 days) 1990 Amendment. Act 63 added section 1725.
75 Pa.C.S. § 18 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 18
Applicability of sections 3814 and 3815.
Status: in_force

The addition of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 3814 and 3815 shall apply as follows:

(1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2) or (3), after June 30, 2009, for an offender sentenced under this chapter.

(2) On and after the effective date of this section for an offender sentenced for a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(3) After June 30, 2006, for an offender sentenced pursuant to section 3804(a)(3), (b)(2) and (c)(1). Explanatory Note. Act 24 amended, added or repealed sections 6105, 7508.1, 7513 and 7514 of Title 18; sections 933, 1515, 1725.3, 3571 and 3573, Chapter 70 and sections 7002, 7003, 9763 and 9804 of Title 42; sections 1516, 1532, 1534, 1539, 1541, 1542, 1543, 1545, 1547, 1548, 1549, 1552, 1553, 1554, 1575, 1586, 1611, 3101, 3326, 3327, 3716, 3731, 3732, 3735, 3735.1 and 3755, Chapter 38 and sections 6308 and 6506 of Title 75.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1621 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1621
Texting while driving.
Status: in_force

(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided under subsection (c), a driver may not engage in texting while driving a commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle.

(b) Employer.--Except as provided under subsection (c), an employer may not permit or require a driver of the employer to engage in texting while driving a commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle.

(c) Emergency use exception.--Texting while driving shall be permissible by a driver of a commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle if necessary to communicate with a law enforcement official or other emergency service.

(d) Penalties.--

(1) A person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.

(2) A person who violates subsection (b) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500.

(e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:

"Driving." Operating a commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle on a highway, with the motor running, including while the commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device or other momentary delay. The term does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle with or without the motor running if the driver moved the vehicle to the side of or off of a highway and halted in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

"Electronic device." An electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, pager, computer or any other device used to input, write, send, receive or read text.

"Texting." Manually entering alphanumeric text into or reading text from an electronic device. The following shall apply:

(1) The term includes, but is not limited to, short message service, e-mailing, instant messaging, a command or request to access an Internet web page, pressing more than a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication using a mobile telephone or engaging in any other form of electronic text retrieval or entry, for present or future communication.

(2) The term does not include:

(i) Inputting, selecting or reading information on a global positioning system or navigation system.

(ii) Pressing a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication using a mobile telephone.

(iii) Using a device capable of performing multiple functions, including, but not limited to, fleet management systems, dispatching devices, citizens band radios and music players, for a purpose that is not prohibited by this section. (June 30, 2014, P.L.814, No.85, eff. 60 days) 2014 Amendment. Act 85 added section 1621. Cross References. Section 1621 is referred to in section 1603 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3351 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3351
Stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Outside a business or residence district, no person shall stop, park or stand any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the roadway when it is practicable to stop, park or stand the vehicle off the roadway. In the event

it is necessary to stop, park or stand the vehicle on the roadway or any part of the roadway, an unobstructed width of the highway opposite the vehicle shall be left for the free passage of other vehicles and the vehicle shall be visible from a distance of 500 feet in each direction upon the highway.

(b) Exception for disabled vehicles.--This section and sections 3353 (relating to prohibitions in specified places) and 3354 (relating to additional parking regulations) do not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled in such a manner and to such an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle in that position. Cross References. Section 3351 is referred to in sections 3352, 4572, 6109 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1320 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1320
Contributions to Veterans' Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(a) Option.--The department shall provide for all of the following:

(1) Ability of an applicant for an original or renewal driver's license or identification card to make a contribution of $5 to the Veterans' Trust Fund.

(2) Ability of an applicant for a renewal vehicle registration to make a contribution of $5 to the Veterans' Trust Fund.

(3) Ability of an applicant for a two-year vehicle registration to make a contribution of $10 to the Veterans' Trust Fund on the department's publicly accessible Internet website.

(b) Implementation.--

(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:

(i) an original or renewal driver's license or identification card; and

(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.

(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:

(i) each issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and

(ii) each renewal vehicle registration.

(c) Use.--Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for purposes set forth in 51 Pa.C.S. § 1721(c) (relating to Veterans' Trust Fund).

(d) Deposits.--

(1) The department shall determine on a monthly basis the total amount collected under this section and report the amount to the State Treasurer.

(2) The State Treasurer shall transfer the amount collected to the Veterans' Trust Fund.

(e) Reimbursement.--The Veterans' Trust Fund shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section. (Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1602, No.194, eff. 30 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.918, No.149, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2021, P.L.255, No.55, eff. imd.)

2021 Amendment. Act 55 amended subsec. (a). Section 2 of Act 55 provided that no later than September 1, 2022, the Department of Transportation shall implement the amendment of section 1320(a). 2012 Amendment. Act 194 added section 1320. Cross References. Section 1320 is referred to in section 1721 of Title 51 (Military Affairs).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3334 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3334
Turning movements and required signals.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon a roadway no person shall turn a vehicle or move from one traffic lane to another or enter the traffic stream from a parked position unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this section.

(b) Signals on turning and starting.--At speeds of less than 35 miles per hour, an appropriate signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. The signal shall be given during not less than the last 300 feet at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. The signal shall also be given prior to entry of the vehicle into the traffic stream from a parked position.

(c) Limitations on use of certain signals.--The signals required on vehicles by section 3335(b) (relating to signals by hand and arm or signal lamps) shall not be flashed on one side only on a disabled vehicle, flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear, nor be flashed on one side only of a parked vehicle except as may be necessary for compliance with this section.

(d) Discontinuing turn signals.--Turn signals shall be discontinued immediately after completing the turn or movement from one traffic lane to another traffic lane.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1926 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1926
Dealers and miscellaneous motor vehicle business.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The annual fee for a dealer registration plate or miscellaneous motor vehicle business plate shall be $52.

(b) Motorcycle dealers.--The annual fee for each dealer registration plate issued to a motorcycle dealer other than a motor-driven cycle dealer shall be $26.

(c) Motor-driven cycle dealers.--The annual fee for each dealer registration plate issued to a motor-driven cycle dealer shall be $13.

(d) Multipurpose dealer registration plate.--The annual fee for a multipurpose dealer registration plate shall be the appropriate fee specified in section 1913 (relating to motor homes) for motor homes, the appropriate fee specified in section 1916 (relating to trucks and truck tractors) for trucks and

truck tractors and the appropriate fee specified in section 1920(a) (relating to trailers) for trailers. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. 120 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsecs. (a), (b) and (c). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1926 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8301 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 83 / Section 8301
Legislative findings.
Status: in_force

(a) Essential nature.--It is hereby found as a fact that hazardous materials are essential for various industrial, commercial and other purposes, that their transportation is a necessary incident of their use and, therefore, that such transportation is required for the employment and economic prosperity of the people. It is also found as a fact that the transportation of hazardous materials may involve risk of injury to persons and damage to property and that the degree of the risk can and should be kept at a minimum consistent with technical feasibility and economic reasonableness.

(b) Balance of interests.--The purpose of this chapter and the primary standard by which it shall be administered is to so regulate the transportation of hazardous materials and assure compliance with the regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter that there is established and maintained a reasonable balance between the interests of the people in the safety of themselves and their property, on the one hand, and the interests of the people and their employment and economic prosperity on the other.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9511.12 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9511.12
(Reserved).
Status: reserved

(July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.)

2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 9511.12 (Reserved).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3341 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3341
Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of the vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until it can be done safely. The foregoing requirements shall apply upon the occurrence of any of the following circumstances:

(1) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train.

(2) A crossing gate is lowered or a flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train.

(3) A railroad train approaching within approximately 1,500 feet of the highway crossing emits a signal audible

from that distance and the railroad train, by reason of its speed or nearness to the crossing, is a hazard.

(4) An approaching railroad train is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing.

(b) Compliance with crossing gate or barrier.--

(1) No person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while the gate or barrier is closed.

(2) No person shall start to drive a vehicle through, around or under a gate or barrier at the entrance to a railroad crossing while the gate or barrier is being opened or closed.

(c) Penalties.--A violation of subsection (a) constitutes a summary offense punishable by a fine of from $50 to $200. A violation of subsection (b) constitutes a summary offense punishable by a fine of from $200 to $500. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 3341 is referred to in sections 1535, 1611, 3114 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1353.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1353.1
Pennsylvania monument registration plate.
Status: in_force

(a) Design.--The department shall design a Pennsylvania monument registration plate which shall have a replica of the Pennsylvania Memorial Monument at the Gettysburg National Military Park and shall display the words "Gettysburg 1863."

(b) Application.--Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $54 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the registration plate under subsection (a) for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

(c) Proceeds.--The Pennsylvania Veterans' Monuments and Memorial Trust Fund shall receive $23 of the fee paid by the applicant for the registration plate under subsection (a).

(d) Use of proceeds.--Proceeds under subsection (c) shall be used exclusively to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for the cleaning, repair and restoration of Pennsylvania monuments and memorials by the Gettysburg National Military Park. A grant under this subsection may not be used to pay for the cost of cleaning, repair or restoration of the grounds surrounding a Pennsylvania monument or memorial. (July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 120 days; June 28, 2018, P.L.432, No.64, eff. 60 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 64 amended subsecs. (c) and (d). 2014 Amendment. Act 109 added section 1353.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4941 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4941
Maximum gross weight of vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as provided for in subsection

(d), no vehicle shall, when operated upon a highway, have a gross weight exceeding 80,000 pounds, and no combination driven upon a highway shall have a gross weight exceeding 80,000 pounds, or the applicable weight set as forth in subsection (b) or (c), whichever is less.

(b) Combination of vehicles.--No combination shall, when operated upon a highway, have a gross weight exceeding the following: Maximum Gross Weight Combination of Vehicles In Pounds 58,400 Two-axle truck tractor & single-axle semitrailer 73,280 Two-axle truck tractor & two-axle semitrailer 73,280 Three-axle truck tractor & single-axle semitrailer 73,280 Two-axle truck & two-axle trailer

(c) Motor vehicles.--No motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall have a gross weight exceeding the following specified maximum gross weight for the following described motor vehicles: Maximum Gross Weight In Pounds 38,000 Two-axle motor vehicle 58,400 Three-axle motor vehicle 73,280 Four-axle motor vehicle 73,280 Five-axle motor vehicle 77,000 Six-axle motor vehicle 80,000 Seven-axle motor vehicle

(d) Natural gas and electric vehicles.--

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vehicle that is operated by an engine fueled primarily by compressed or liquefied natural gas or powered primarily by means of electric battery power may exceed the gross vehicle weight limits imposed under this section by an amount, not to exceed a maximum of 2,000 pounds, that is equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system or the battery or battery pack carried by the vehicle and the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system.

(2) The weight exemption provided for under this subsection shall apply to all State highways and interstate highways as provided by the exemption permitted under 23 U.S.C. § 127 (relating to vehicle weight limitations-Interstate System). (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.791, No.147, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days; July

20, 2017, P.L.342, No.31, eff. 60 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.2067, No.145, eff. 60 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 145 amended subsec. (d)(1). 2017 Amendment. Act 31 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (d). 2001 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsecs. (a) and (c). Cross References. Section 4941 is referred to in sections 4921, 4945, 4961 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8304 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 83 / Section 8304
Right of entry.
Status: in_force

Every motor carrier shall allow any department field investigator, member of the Pennsylvania State Police or other person delegated enforcement authority in accordance with section 8302(7) (relating to powers and duties of department) to enter upon and inspect the business premises of the motor carrier, including vehicles and other equipment located thereon, at all reasonable times for the purpose of determining whether the motor carrier is in compliance with this chapter and pertinent regulations, and shall make available to such person for inspection and copying all accounts, books, records, memoranda, correspondence and other documents which may reasonably relate to such determination.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4104 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 41 / Section 4104
Testing and approval of equipment.
Status: in_force

(a) Authority of department.--The department may require new vehicles and equipment to be tested and approved for compliance with the requirements of this part or any vehicle equipment standard adopted pursuant to section 4103(a) (relating to promulgation of vehicle equipment standards).

(b) Basis of approval.--Approvals may be based on certification furnished to the department by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, or if the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators certification program does not cover the type of vehicle or equipment, the department shall determine approval on test reports prepared by such testing laboratories as the department may designate.

(c) Procedure for approval.--The department shall establish by regulation the procedure to be followed when request for approval of any item of equipment is submitted under this section. The department shall not unreasonably withhold designation of any laboratory which meets the minimum criteria established by the department as an approved laboratory for equipment testing. Where a regulated manufacturer has its own in-house testing facilities which meet the minimum criteria, the department may accept test reports from the manufacturer for the purpose of granting equipment approvals.

(d) Markings on approved equipment.--Each item of equipment requiring approval by the department shall bear the trademark, name or code symbol under which it is approved. If practicable, the markings shall be legible after installation. For the purposes of this subsection, code symbol means one assigned and approved by the department in the absence of a name or trademark.

(e) Lists of approved equipment.--The department shall maintain lists of all items of equipment which have been approved under authority of this part. Copies of the lists or portions of the lists shall be made available at cost upon request. Cross References. Section 4104 is referred to in section 1954 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6103.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6103.1
Exemption from additional requirements for highway occupancy permits for agricultural purposes.
Status: in_force

The department shall waive all additional requirements for a highway occupancy permit in a fifth through eighth class county when all of the following conditions exist:

(1) The State highway has an overall width of at least 33 feet.

(2) Not more than 25 combination vehicles per week will access the highway.

(3) The lack of sufficient land is not the result of a subdivision within ten years by the applicant.

(4) The waiver is necessary for the expansion or creation of an agricultural operation which lacks other highway access points that could be permitted without waiver.

(5) The applicant does not hold fee simple title to land necessary to provide access without this waiver.

(6) The State highway has an average daily travel of less than 6,500 vehicles per day.

(7) The highway access point has a sight distance of at least 500 feet. (Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 150 days; July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3316.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3316.1
Prohibiting use of interactive mobile device.
Status: in_force

(a) Motor vehicle.--Except as provided under subsection

(b), no driver shall use an interactive mobile device while driving a motor vehicle.

(b) Emergency use exception.--Using an interactive mobile device shall be permissible by a driver of a motor vehicle if necessary to communicate with a law enforcement official or other emergency services to prevent injury to persons or property.

(c) Penalties.--Except as provided for in subsection (g), a person who violates this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50.

(d) Preemption of local ordinances.--In accordance with section 6101 (relating to applicability and uniformity of title), this section supersedes and preempts all ordinances of any municipality with regard to the use of an interactive mobile device by a driver of a motor vehicle.

(e) Seizure.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the seizure or forfeiture of an interactive mobile device, unless otherwise provided by law.

(f) Law enforcement education.--The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania State Police, shall develop and electronically distribute education materials for law enforcement on how to effectively detect distracted drivers, regardless of age, sex, race or ethnicity, who violate this section.

(g) Warning period.--For the first 12 months after the effective date of this subsection, a driver who violates subsection (a) may only be issued a written warning for a violation.

(h) Prohibition on similar citations.--A person may not be charged with a violation of section 3316 (relating to prohibiting text-based communications) concurrently with a violation of subsection (a) for an offense committed at the same time and place.

(i) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Driving." Operating a motor vehicle on a highway, including while the motor vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device or other momentary delay. The term does not include operating a motor vehicle if the driver moved the vehicle to the side of or off of a highway and halted in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

"Use an interactive mobile device." As follows:

(1) Using at least one hand to hold, or supporting with another part of the body, an interactive mobile device.

(2) Dialing or answering an interactive mobile device by pressing more than a single button.

(3) Reaching for an interactive mobile device in a manner that requires a driver to maneuver so that the driver is no longer in a seated driving position, restrained by a seat belt that is installed in accordance with 49 CFR 393.93 (relating to seats, seat belt assemblies, and seat belt assembly anchorages) and adjusted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. (June 5, 2024, P.L.366, No.18, eff. 12 months) 2024 Amendment. Act 18 added section 3316.1. The preamble of Act 18 provided that Act 18 may be referred to as Paul Miller's Law.

Cross References. Section 3316.1 is referred to in sections 3316, 3732, 3732.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6114 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6114
Limitation on sale, publication and disclosure of records.
Status: in_force

(a) Offenses defined.--It is unlawful for:

(1) Any police officer, or any officer, employee or agent of any Commonwealth agency or local authority which makes or receives records or reports required to be filed

under this title to sell, publish or disclose or offer to sell, publish or disclose records or reports which relate to the driving record of any person.

(2) Any person to purchase, secure or procure or offer to purchase, secure or procure records or reports described in paragraph (1).

(b) Exceptions.--This section does not apply to records or reports:

(1) Required or authorized under this title to be sold, published or disclosed.

(2) Authorized in writing by the person who is the subject of the record or report to be sold, published or disclosed. A police officer, or officer, employee or agent of a Commonwealth agency or local authority may rely on a certification from a person requesting a record or report under this paragraph that its sale, publication or disclosure has been authorized by the person who is the subject of the record or report. In the event such sale, publication or disclosure shall not have been authorized, the person who made the false certification, rather than the police officer or officer, employee or agent of the Commonwealth agency or local authority, shall be guilty of the offense defined by this section.

(3) Required to be released by order of court.

(4) Authorized by departmental regulation to be sold, published or disclosed to any Federal, State or local governmental agency for the sole purpose of exercising a legitimate governmental function or duty. Such records or reports shall not be resold, published or disclosed by the receiving agency for any commercial purpose nor without prior departmental approval.

(4.1) Of a constituent released to a member of Congress or of the General Assembly or to an employee of a member of Congress or of the General Assembly. Under this paragraph, records or reports may not be sold, published or disclosed by the member or the employee for any commercial purpose without prior approval by the department.

(5) Purchased by a person who, in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (84 Stat. 1127-1136, 15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.), has filed with the department an affidavit, in form acceptable to the department, certifying the intended use of said record or reports.

(6) Obtained in any form, including computer access, by a messenger service which has filed an affidavit of intended use with the department and which maintains on file at its office of record an authorization in writing by the person who is the subject of the obtained record or report. The authorizations are subject to inspection by the department and shall be retained for a period of two years. The records or reports may not be accessed, sold, published or disclosed by the messenger service for any commercial purpose except the filed intended use without prior approval by the department.

(c) Penalty.--Any offense under this section is a summary offense punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.

(d) Additional requirement.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in the case of a driver under 18 years of age, the department shall notify the parent or guardian of the minor licensee, at the address of record of the minor, of any convictions recorded against the minor's record or any action to suspend or revoke the minor's operating privilege.

Failure of the person to receive the notice shall not prevent the action taken by the department. (Apr. 29, 1993, P.L.3, No.3, eff. imd.; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 180 days; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 123 amended subsec. (c). 1999 Amendment. Act 23 added subsec. (d). 1993 Amendment. Act 3 added subsec. (b)(4.1) and (6). Cross References. Section 6114 is referred to in section 1955 of this title; section 8619 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1368.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1368.1
Special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Soldier's Medal, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Soldier's Medal. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 91 added section 1368.1. Cross References. Section 1368.1 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9804 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9804
Exemptions (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9804 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7324 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7324
Notification by watercraft trailer dealer.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If a customer does not claim possession of a watercraft trailer within 30 days of the terminal date, a watercraft trailer dealer may initiate the forfeiture procedure

by sending written notice on the same day by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the department and the customer.

(b) Notice to the customer.--Notice to the customer shall be mailed to the address designated in writing by the customer or, if not so designated, to the last known address of the customer. If a watercraft trailer dealer sends notice to the customer pursuant to 30 Pa.C.S. § 5334 (relating to notice for boats and related equipment), the watercraft trailer dealer may send the notice required by this section in the same mailing.

(c) Notice to the department.--Notice to the department shall be made on a form approved by the department.

(d) Content of notice.--The notice shall contain the following:

(1) The name and address of the watercraft trailer dealer.

(2) A description of the watercraft trailer, including any registration plate number and vehicle identification number.

(3) Notice that the watercraft trailer dealer intends to terminate the rights, title and interest of the owner and lienholder in the watercraft trailer by operation of law in accordance with this subchapter.

(4) The amount which must be paid to the watercraft trailer dealer to redeem the watercraft trailer as of the date of the notice.

(5) The telephone number of the watercraft trailer dealer. Cross References. Section 7324 is referred to in sections 7325, 7327 of this title; sections 5334, 5335 of Title 30 (Fish).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1811 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 1811
Filing of plans.
Status: in_force

Each insurer licensed to write motor vehicle insurance in this Commonwealth shall institute and maintain a motor vehicle

insurance antifraud plan. The antifraud plan of insurers licensed on the effective date of this subchapter shall be filed with the department on or before December 31, 1990. All insurers licensed after the effective date of this chapter shall file within six months of licensure. All changes to the antifraud plan shall be filed with the department within 30 days after it has been modified. Cross References. Section 1811 is referred to in section 1815 of this title.