75 Pa.C.S. § 7725 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7725
Operation by persons under age sixteen.
Status: in_force

(a) Crossing street or highway.--No person under 16 years of age shall drive a snowmobile or an ATV across any highway or connecting street thereto unless he is under the direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or older and unless he holds a valid and appropriate safety certificate from the Commonwealth or a valid and approved certificate issued under

the authority of another state or Province of Canada. The department shall determine what certificates will be approved.

(b) Operation of an ATV by persons under eight years of age.--No person under eight years of age shall operate an ATV upon State-owned land.

(b.1) ATV size restrictions.--No person shall operate an ATV bearing a certification label conforming to ANSI/SVIA 1 - 2010, or its successor standard, in violation of the age recommendation warning label affixed by the manufacturer. An ATV not bearing a certification label conforming to ANSI/SVIA 1 - 2010, or its successor standard, operated in this Commonwealth by a person eight or nine years of age shall have an engine size of 70cc or less.

(b.2) Operation of a snowmobile by persons under ten years of age.--No person under ten years of age shall operate a snowmobile upon State-owned land.

(c) Snowmobile and ATV safety certification.--No person 8 to 15 years of age shall operate an ATV and no person between 10 and 15 years of age shall operate a snowmobile in this Commonwealth unless the person satisfies one of the following conditions:

(1) Is under the direct supervision of a certified snowmobile or ATV safety instructor during a safety training course.

(2) Is on land owned or leased by a parent or legal guardian.

(3) Has received safety training as prescribed by the department and has received the appropriate safety certificate issued by the department.

(4) Holds an appropriate safety certificate issued under the authority of another state or Province of Canada and recognized by the department.

(d) Failure to exhibit certificate.--Within five days of receiving notice of a violation of this section, a youthful operator shall present the appropriate safety certificate that was valid at the time of demand at the office of the issuing authority. Upon presentation of the safety certificate, the issuing authority shall dismiss the charge.

(e) Permitting unauthorized operation.--No owner of a snowmobile or an ATV shall authorize or permit the operation thereof within this Commonwealth by any person under 16 years of age unless the person under 16 years of age is the holder of a valid and appropriate safety certificate, or except as authorized in subsections (b), (b.2) and (c).

(f) Certification of snowmobile safety instructors.--The department may certify snowmobile or ATV safety instructors to act as its agents in conducting classes and examinations and issuing snowmobile or ATV safety certificates in its name.

(g) Operation on snowmobile and ATV roads.--No person under 16 years of age may operate a snowmobile or an ATV on streets or highways designated under section 7722 (relating to designation of snowmobile and ATV roads) as open to snowmobile or ATV and vehicular traffic. A person under 16 years of age who holds the appropriate safety certificate may operate a snowmobile or an ATV on roads designated under section 7724(b) (relating to operation on private or State property) as open to snowmobile or ATV and vehicular traffic, provided he is under the direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or older.

(h) Snowmobile and ATV safety program.--The department shall implement a comprehensive snowmobile and ATV information, safety education and training program which shall include the preparation and dissemination of information and safety advice

to the public and training of operators. The program shall provide for the training of youthful operators and others who wish to receive training. It shall also provide for the issuance of snowmobile or ATV safety certificates to those who successfully complete the training provided under the program.

(i) Cooperation with other organizations.--In implementing a program which is established under this section, the department shall cooperate with private organizations and associations, private and public corporations, the Department of Education and local governmental units. The department shall consult with snowmobile, ATV and environmental organizations and associations in regard to subject matter of a training program that leads to certification of snowmobile and ATV operators. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; June 29, 2006, P.L.284, No.61, eff. imd.; July 5, 2012, P.L.1000, No.113, eff. 120 days; Nov. 3, 2016, P.L.1058, No.136, eff. imd.; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.725, No.115, eff. imd.) 2018 Amendment. Act 115 amended subsec. (b.1). 2016 Amendment. Act 136 amended subsecs. (b.1) and (d).

Amendment . Act 113 amended subsec. (h). 2006 Amendment. Act 61 amended subsecs. (b), (c) and (e) and added subsec. (b.2).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 7 / Section 7
"Cash for Clunkers" program (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 7 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective in 120 days.

§ 8. Decentralized vehicle and driver license transaction services.

(a) Initial responsibilities of department.--The Department of Transportation shall:

(1) Within 18 months of enactment of this act, investigate the methods by which other states provide decentralized vehicle and driver license transaction services.

(2) Within 18 months of enactment of this act, investigate opportunities available to provide decentralized motor vehicle and driver license transaction services through private entities.

(3) Within 18 months of enactment of this act, investigate available technological means by which citizens may routinely obtain motor vehicle and driver license transaction services through self-service terminals, direct or indirect telephone linkage to departmental computers or similar systems.

(4) (Repealed).

(5) (Repealed).

(b) Electronic transactions.--In pursuing the directives of subsection (a), the department is authorized to do the following:

(1) (Repealed).

(2) Conduct transactions by electronic means through real time access if the department determines that electronic transactions will improve service to the public without adversely affecting the security and accuracy of departmental records.

(3) Implement procedures to certify the accuracy of electronic transactions.

(c) Certification.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a written or printed report of an electronic transaction permitted under this section if certified as true and correct by the department may serve as evidence of any signature, acknowledgment or information which was provided to the department by electronic means, and such certification shall be admissible in any legal proceeding as evidence of the facts stated within the certification.

(d) Expansion of pilot program.--After submitting the written report to the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives as required under subsection (a)(5), the department shall be authorized to and may take the necessary steps to expand the pilot program required under subsection (a)(4) on a permanent Statewide basis, unless otherwise directed to terminate the program through a concurrent resolution enacted by the General Assembly.

(e) Nonseverability.--If subsection (c) or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remaining provisions or applications of this section are void. (Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. imd.; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days) 1996 Repeal. Act 115 repealed subsec. (a)(4). 1994 Repeal. Act 115 repealed subsecs. (a)(5) and (b)(1). § 9. Effective date. This act shall take effect as follows:

(1) The amendment or addition of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 4706(b.1) and (e), 4710 and 6116 and section 8 of this act shall take effect immediately.

(2) The addition of 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 72 shall take effect July 1, 1993.

(3) The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after the Department of Transportation certifies by notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that an enhanced emission inspection program will commence. 1994 Partial Repeal. Section 10 of Act 2 of 1994 provided that par. (3) is repealed insofar as it is inconsistent with the effective date of the reenactment of 75 Pa.C.S. § 4704(e) under Act 2. 1993, JUNE 28, P.L.137, NO.33 § 8. Savings provision. The provisions of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 1532(c) and 1550(d) and the repeal of the provisions of section 13(m) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, by this act shall not affect any act done, liability incurred or right accrued or vested or affect any suit or prosecution pending or be instituted to enforce any right or penalty or to punish any offense under the authority of any statute repealed by this act. Explanatory Note. Act 33 amended or added sections 102, 1374, 1377, 1510, 1532, 1550, 1798.4, 1902, 4726, 6323, 7714 and 7715 of Title 75. 1993, JULY 2, P.L.408, NO.58
75 Pa.C.S. § 8307 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 83 / Section 8307
Hazardous Materials Transportation Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

(a) Membership.--There shall be a Hazardous Materials Transportation Advisory Committee appointed by the secretary. The committee shall be composed of an authorized representative from the Department of Transportation, who shall chair the committee, the Office of Attorney General, the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Resources, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and representatives of the hazardous materials industry and the public as follows:

(1) A manufacturer or shipper.

(2) A consignee or user.

(3) A common carrier.

(4) A private carrier.

(5) A representative of the fire services.

(6) A representative of the emergency medical services.

(7) A representative with highway safety experience.

(8) A member from the general public.

(9) Others deemed appropriate by the secretary.

(b) Duties.--The committee may review all regulations and advise the department on all matters concerning the highway transportation of hazardous materials. References in Text. The Department of Environmental Resources, referred to in subsec. (a), was abolished by Act 18 of 1995. Its functions were transferred to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7704 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7704
Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

The department may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1797 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1797
Customary charges for treatment.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A person or institution providing treatment, accommodations, products or services to an injured person for an injury covered by liability or uninsured and underinsured benefits or first party medical benefits, including extraordinary medical benefits, for a motor vehicle described in Subchapter B (relating to motor vehicle liability insurance first party benefits) shall not require, request or accept payment for the treatment, accommodations, products or services in excess of 110% of the prevailing charge at the 75th percentile; 110% of the applicable fee schedule, the recommended fee or the inflation index charge; or 110% of the diagnostic-related groups (DRG) payment; whichever pertains to the specialty service involved, determined to be applicable in this Commonwealth under the Medicare program for comparable services at the time the services were rendered, or the provider's usual and customary charge, whichever is less. The General Assembly finds that the reimbursement allowances applicable in the Commonwealth under the Medicare program are an appropriate basis to calculate payment for treatments, accommodations, products or services for injuries covered by liability or uninsured and underinsured benefits or first party medical benefits insurance. Future changes or additions to Medicare allowances are applicable under this section. If the commissioner determines that an allowance under the Medicare program is not reasonable, he may adopt a different allowance by regulation, which allowance shall be applied against the percentage limitation in this subsection. If a prevailing charge, fee schedule, recommended fee, inflation index charge or DRG payment has not been calculated under the Medicare program for a particular treatment, accommodation, product or service, the amount of the payment may not exceed 80% of the provider's usual and customary charge. If acute care is provided in an acute care facility to a patient with an immediately life-threatening or urgent injury by a Level I or Level II trauma center accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation under the act of July 3, 1985 (P.L.164, No.45), known as the Emergency Medical Services Act, or to a major burn injury patient by a burn facility which meets all the service standards of the American Burn Association, the amount of payment may not exceed the usual and customary charge. Providers subject to

this section may not bill the insured directly but must bill the insurer for a determination of the amount payable. The provider shall not bill or otherwise attempt to collect from the insured the difference between the provider's full charge and the amount paid by the insurer.

(b) Peer review plan for challenges to reasonableness and necessity of treatment.--

(1) Peer review plan.--Insurers shall contract jointly or separately with any peer review organization established for the purpose of evaluating treatment, health care services, products or accommodations provided to any injured person. Such evaluation shall be for the purpose of confirming that such treatment, products, services or accommodations conform to the professional standards of performance and are medically necessary. An insurer's challenge must be made to a PRO within 90 days of the insurer's receipt of the provider's bill for treatment or services or may be made at any time for continuing treatment or services.

(2) PRO reconsideration.--An insurer, provider or insured may request a reconsideration by the PRO of the PRO's initial determination. Such a request for reconsideration must be made within 30 days of the PRO's initial determination. If reconsideration is requested for the services of a physician or other licensed health care professional, then the reviewing individual must be, or the reviewing panel must include, an individual in the same specialty as the individual subject to review.

(3) Pending determinations by PRO.--If the insurer challenges within 30 days of receipt of a bill for medical treatment or rehabilitative services, the insurer need not pay the provider subject to the challenge until a determination has been made by the PRO. The insured may not be billed for any treatment, accommodations, products or services during the peer review process.

(4) Appeal to court.--A provider of medical treatment or rehabilitative services or merchandise or an insured may challenge before a court an insurer's refusal to pay for past or future medical treatment or rehabilitative services or merchandise, the reasonableness or necessity of which the insurer has not challenged before a PRO. Conduct considered to be wanton shall be subject to a payment of treble damages to the injured party.

(5) PRO determination in favor of provider or insured.--If a PRO determines that medical treatment or rehabilitative services or merchandise were medically necessary, the insurer must pay to the provider the outstanding amount plus interest at 12% per year on any amount withheld by the insurer pending PRO review.

(6) Court determination in favor of provider or insured.--If, pursuant to paragraph (4), a court determines that medical treatment or rehabilitative services or merchandise were medically necessary, the insurer must pay to the provider the outstanding amount plus interest at 12%, as well as the costs of the challenge and all attorney fees.

(7) Determination in favor of insurer.--If it is determined by a PRO or court that a provider has provided unnecessary medical treatment or rehabilitative services or merchandise or that future provision of such treatment, services or merchandise will be unnecessary, or both, the provider may not collect payment for the medically unnecessary treatment, services or merchandise. If the

provider has collected such payment, it must return the amount paid plus interest at 12% per year within 30 days. In no case does the failure of the provider to return the payment obligate the insured to assume responsibility for payment for the treatment, services or merchandise.

(c) Review authorized.--By December 1, 1991, the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee shall commence a review of the impact of this section. Such review may be conducted biennially. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. Apr. 15, 1990) References in Text. The act of July 3, 1985 (P.L.164, No.45), known as the Emergency Medical Services Act, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by the act of August 18, 2009 (P.L.308, No.37). The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 81 of Title 35 (Health and Safety). Cross References. Section 1797 is referred to in section 1712 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1816 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 1816
Confidentiality of plans and reports.
Status: in_force

The antifraud plans and reports which insurers file with the department and any reports or materials related to such reports are not public records and shall not be subject to public inspection.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4103 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 41 / Section 4103
Promulgation of vehicle equipment standards.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department shall promulgate vehicle equipment standards for vehicles, equipment and devices required under this part. To the maximum extent possible, consistent with safety, the standards shall be expressed in terms of minimum acceptable performance levels, measured against objective testing parameters.

(b) Applicability of Federal standards.--Federal standards promulgated with respect to the performance of any vehicle or item of equipment shall have the same force and effect as if promulgated by the department under subsection (a) and shall supersede any Commonwealth standard applicable to the same aspect of performance for the vehicle or item of equipment.

(c) Incorporation of standards by reference.--Subject to the provisions of subsections (a) and (b), applicable standards or recommended practices issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission, the American National Standards Institute, the Society of Automotive Engineers or any other generally recognized standards setting body may be adopted by reference, provided that copies of the standards are incorporated in the notice of proposed rule making.

(d) Applicability to certain vehicles.--Vehicle equipment standards contained in this part or promulgated by the department under the authority given in this part shall not apply to a motor vehicle registered as an antique or classic vehicle containing equipment which meets the original manufacturer's specifications.

(e) Extension of standards prohibited.--Vehicle equipment standards promulgated by the department shall not be extended to any vehicle which, because of its date of manufacture, is not required by Federal standards to have the equipment.

(f) Highly automated vehicles.--

(1) A highly automated vehicle that is designed to operate exclusively by the ADS or a highly automated vehicle driver in a remote location for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or regulations of this Commonwealth that relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a driver seated in the vehicle and are not relevant for an ADS.

(2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt an entire highly automated vehicle from the periodic inspection of vehicles under section 4702 (relating to requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles). (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added subsec. (f). Cross References. Section 4103 is referred to in sections 3716, 4104, 4702 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9403 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 94 / Section 9403
Revenue agents; powers.
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue agents.--Employees of the Department of Revenue who are designated by the Secretary of Revenue as revenue agents and who carry identification indicating such capacity are hereby declared to be police officers of this Commonwealth and are hereby given police power and authority throughout this Commonwealth.

(b) Powers.--Revenue agents shall have the power to:

(1) Enforce the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 90 (relating to liquid fuels and fuels tax) and to arrest, with or without a warrant, any person violating such provisions.

(2) Stop a vehicle, upon request or signal, for the purpose of inspection for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 90.

(3) Seize and take possession, with the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police, of any property subject to forfeiture under section 9405 (relating to forfeitures; process and procedures). (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. Act 3 amended subsec. (b)(1) and (2).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3748 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3748
False reports.
Status: in_force

Any person who gives information in oral or written reports required by this subchapter knowing or having reason to believe that the information is false is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $200. Cross References. Section 3748 is referred to in sections 3747, 6503 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1380 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1380
Suspension of registration upon unpaid tolls.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--

(1) The department shall suspend the registration of a vehicle upon notification from a tolling entity that the owner or registrant of the vehicle has either:

(i) failed to pay or defaulted in the payment of four or more invoices issued under 74 Pa.C.S. § 8116(a) (relating to collection and disposition of tolls and other revenue) or 8117(a)(1) (relating to electronic toll collection), including violation notices issued prior to March 16, 2020, or other law, regulation, ordinance or standard applicable to the toll collection or payment requirements for a tolling entity; or

(ii) incurred unpaid tolls or administrative fees or costs that collectively total a minimum of $250, regardless of the number of unpaid invoices.

(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit a tolling entity's ability to recoup unpaid tolls or

administrative fees or costs by any means available under the law.

(b) Notice.--Prior to notifying the department under subsection (c), the tolling entity shall provide the owner or registrant written notice by first class mail of its intent to seek suspension of the vehicle registration under this section and afford the owner or registrant with the opportunity to be heard during an administrative proceeding.

(c) Notice to department.--

(1) Not sooner than 30 days after mailing the notice under subsection (b), the tolling entity, provided it has entered into an agreement with the department to enforce the provisions of this section, may notify the department electronically in a format prescribed by the department whenever an owner or registrant meets the requirements for suspension under subsection (a)(1).

(2) When a tolling entity has provided notice under this subsection and all of the unpaid invoices are subsequently paid, dismissed, reversed on appeal or canceled, the tolling entity shall notify the department electronically in a format prescribed by the department of the disposition of the unpaid invoice and shall provide the owner or registrant with a release from the suspension.

(d) Period of suspension.--A suspension under subsection

(a) shall continue until the department receives notice from the tolling entity that the unpaid invoices are paid, dismissed, reversed on appeal or canceled or the owner or registrant enters into an agreement with the tolling entity to make installment payments for tolls, administrative fees and costs imposed and pays the fee prescribed in section 1960 (relating to reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration), provided that the suspension may be reimposed by the department if the owner or registrant fails to make regular installment payments.

(e) Additional suspension.--The department shall impose an additional period of registration suspension if, subsequent to the issuance of a suspension under subsection (a) but prior to the restoration of the registration, the department is notified by the tolling entity that the owner or registrant has failed to pay, failed to respond or defaulted in the payment of an additional invoice issued under 74 Pa.C.S. § 8116(a) (relating to collection and disposition of tolls and other revenue) or 8117(a)(1).

(f) Violations outside Commonwealth.--

(1) The department shall suspend the registration of a vehicle upon the notification from a tolling entity that has entered into an enforcement agreement with the department as authorized under section 6146 (relating to enforcement agreements) for any toll violation of that state or an authority or for failure to pay any fine or costs imposed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the violation occurred.

(2) An owner or registrant who provides proof satisfactory to the department that the full amount of the fine and costs has been forwarded to and received by the other state may not be regarded as having failed to pay for the purposes of this subsection.

(g) Documentation.--

(1) In any proceeding under this section, documents obtained by the department from a tolling entity or from the appropriate agency of the Commonwealth or another state shall be admissible into evidence to support the department's case.

(2) The department may treat the documents and reports as documents of the department and use any of the methods of storage permitted under the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 6109 (relating to photographic copies of business and public records) and may reproduce the documents in accordance with the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 6103 (relating to proof of official records).

(3) The department may certify that it has received or obtained documents and reports from a tolling entity, the Commonwealth or other states, and the certification shall be prima facie proof of the facts contained in the documents and reports.

(h) Statute of limitations.--No suspension may be imposed based upon a violation of 74 Pa.C.S. § 8117(a)(1) or similar provision from another state more than five years after the violation is committed.

(i) Collection of out-of-State tolls.--The department or a tolling entity may collect the civil penalties and tolls imposed by an out-of-State tolling entity if the department or tolling entity has entered into a reciprocity agreement that confirms the following:

(1) The other state or tolling entity has its own effective reciprocal procedure for collecting penalties and tolls imposed by a Commonwealth tolling entity and agrees to collect penalties and tolls of the Commonwealth tolling entity by employing sanctions that include denial of an owner's or registrant's right to register or reregister a motor vehicle.

(2) The penalties, exclusive of tolls, claimed by the other state or tolling entity against an owner or registrant of a motor vehicle registered in this Commonwealth do not exceed $100 for a first violation or $600 for all pending violations.

(3) The other state or tolling entity provides due process and appeal protections to avoid the likelihood that a false, mistaken or unjustified claim will be pursued against an owner or registrant.

(4) An owner or registrant of a motor vehicle registered in this Commonwealth may present evidence to the other state or tolling entity by mail, telephone, electronic means or other means to invoke rights of due process without having to appear personally in the jurisdiction where the violation is alleged to have occurred.

(5) The reciprocal collection agreement between the department or a tolling entity and the other state or tolling entity provides that each party may charge the other a fee sufficient to cover the costs of collection services, including costs incurred by the agency that registers motor vehicles.

(j) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "tolling entity" means any of the following:

(1) The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

(2) An entity authorized to impose and collect tolls in accordance with any of the following:

(i) The laws of this Commonwealth.

(ii) The laws of another state.

(iii) The terms of an interstate compact or agreement.

(3) An authorized agent of an entity under paragraph

(2). (Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 9 months; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 60 days)

2022 Amendment. Act 112 amended subsecs. (a)(1), (c)(2),

(d), (e) and (h). 2016 Amendment. Act 165 added section 1380. Cross References. Section 1380 is referred to in sections 1376, 1960, 6110.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4979.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4979.3
Permit for movement of float glass or flat glass for use in construction and other end uses.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of float glass or flat glass for use in construction and other end uses which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles).

(b) Specifications.--

(1) The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 100,000 pounds overall gross weight, shall be a five axle combination - three axle truck tractor and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all axles: 12,000 pounds Steering axles 44,000 pounds Truck tractor tandem axles with a maximum of 22,500 pounds on either axle in the group 44,000 pounds Semitrailer tandem axles with a maximum of 22,500 pounds on either axle in the group

(2) The spacing between axle 1 and axle 2 must be a minimum of 15 feet.

(3) The center-to-center distance between the last drive axle of the truck tractor and the first axle of the semitrailer must be a minimum of 31 feet 6 inches.

(4) The spacing between tandem axles must be a minimum of 4 feet 4 inches for the truck tractor and 5 feet 2 inches for the semitrailer.

(c) Operation limitations.--

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a vehicle operating under a permit authorized under this section may be driven 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

(2) Movement under this paragraph is not authorized during any of the following:

(i) A holiday period specified in department regulations or in the permit.

(ii) Inclement weather, as defined in department regulations.

(d) Interstate highways.--No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway. (June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days) 2001 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsec. (b). 1999 Amendment. Act 23 added section 4979.3. Cross References. Section 4979.3 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1610 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1610
Commercial driver's license.
Status: in_force

(a) Content of license.--The commercial driver's license shall indicate "commercial driver's license" or "CDL" and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) The name and residential address of the person.

(2) The person's color photograph or photographic facsimile.

(3) A physical description of the person, including sex, height and eye color.

(4) Date of birth.

(5) The license number assigned by the department.

(6) The person's signature or a facsimile of that signature.

(7) The class or type of commercial motor vehicle or vehicles which the person is authorized to drive, together with any endorsements or restrictions.

(b) Classifications, endorsements and restrictions.--

(1) Commercial drivers' licenses may be issued with the following classifications, endorsements and restrictions. The holder of a valid commercial driver's license may drive all vehicles in the class for which that license is issued and all lesser classes of vehicles except motorcycles. Vehicles requiring an endorsement may not be driven unless the proper endorsement appears on the license.

(2) The following codes shall be used as required to describe the commercial driver's license endorsements. Additional endorsements may be added by regulation for use on the commercial driver's license: A - (Deleted by amendment). G - (Deleted by amendment). H - Authorizes the driver to operate a vehicle transporting hazardous materials. L - (Deleted by amendment). N - Authorizes driving tank vehicles. P - Authorizes driving vehicles carrying passengers. Q - (Deleted by amendment). S - Authorizes the driver to operate a school bus. T - Authorizes driving double and triple trailers. V - (Deleted by amendment). X - Represents a combination of hazardous materials and tank vehicle endorsements.

Y - (Deleted by amendment).

(3) The following codes shall be used as required to describe the commercial driver's license restrictions. Additional restrictions may be added by regulation for use on the commercial driver's license: A - Restricts the driver to driving under 49 CFR § 391.62(c) (relating to limited exemptions for intra-city zone drivers). E - Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with a manual transmission. G - Indicates qualification under 49 CFR § 391.62(e). K - Restricts driver to intrastate driving. L - Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes. M - Prohibits driving a Class A passenger vehicle. N - Prohibits driving a Class A or Class B passenger vehicle. O - Prohibits driving a truck tractor-trailer combination. P - Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle bus containing passengers. Q - Requires the driver to wear corrective lenses. V - Indicates that the driver has been issued a medical variance. X - Prohibits tank vehicles from carrying cargo. Y - Requires the driver to wear a hearing aid. Z - Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle with full air brakes.

(4) A hazardous materials (code H) endorsement shall not be required for a driver with a Class A commercial driver's license who is operating a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with 49 CFR § 383.3(i) (relating to applicability).

(c) Applicant record check.--

(1) Before issuing, renewing, upgrading or transferring a commercial driver's license, the department shall obtain driving record information through the Commercial Driver's License Information System, the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and the National Driver Register.

(2) Before issuing a commercial driver's license with an "H" or "X" endorsement, the department must have received notification from the United States Secretary of Transportation that the individual does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the endorsement. This paragraph shall not apply until such time as regulations are published by the United States Secretary of Transportation as required by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA Patriot Act) Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-56, 115 Stat. 272).

(d) Notification of license issuance.--When the department has electronic access, but no later than March 31, 1992, the department, within ten days after issuing a commercial driver's license, shall notify the Commercial Driver's License Information System of that fact, providing all information required to ensure identification of the person.

(e) License renewal procedures.--When applying for renewal of a commercial driver's license, the applicant must complete the application form required by section 1609(a) (relating to application for commercial driver's license), providing current and valid information and required certifications. If the applicant wishes to retain a hazardous materials endorsement,

the English version of the written test for a hazardous materials endorsement must be taken and passed.

(f) Sale of photographs prohibited.--Neither the department nor any person under contract with the department shall sell photographs of holders of a commercial driver's license for any commercial purpose. (June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; Jan. 27, 2012, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.; Oct. 22, 2015, P.L.199, No.49, eff. 60 days; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. imd.; July 11, 2022, P.L.1585, No.90, eff. 60 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 90 amended subsec. (c)(1). 2016 Amendment. Act 165 added subsec. (b)(4).

Amendment . Act 49 amended subsec. (b)(2) and added subsec. (b)(3). 2002 Amendment. Act 152 amended subsec. (c). 2001 Amendment. Act 75 added subsec. (f).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3707 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3707
Driving or stopping close to fire apparatus.
Status: in_force

The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet or stop the vehicle within 500 feet of any fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm. Cross References. Section 3707 is referred to in section 3327 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7716 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7716
Records.
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain a record, which shall be made available to all enforcement agencies, of:

(1) The registration number for each snowmobile and ATV for which a registration certificate or limited registration certificate is issued.

(2) The name and address of the owner of each snowmobile and ATV for which a registration certificate or limited registration certificate is issued.

(3) The permit number for each vintage snowmobile for which a vintage snowmobile permit is issued.

(4) The name and address of the owner of each vintage snowmobile for which a vintage snowmobile permit is issued. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1000, No.113, eff. 120 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 9511.8 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9511.8
Costs related to Federal income tax matters.
Status: in_force

Tax matter costs incurred by the commission in connection with any proceeding of or filing with the Internal Revenue Service concerning the use of proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter shall be paid or reimbursed from available funds in the motor license fund. Tax matter costs shall include all of the following:

(1) Fees of tax counsel or arbitrage rebate calculation providers.

(2) Arbitrage rebate payments to the extent not properly payable from funds held under the bond indenture.

(3) Settlement payments to the Internal Revenue Service, either in relation to an examination initiated by the Internal Revenue Service or a closing agreement requested by the commission.

(4) Payments to bondholders as a result of claims based on pending, threatened or actual assessments of tax, interest or penalties by the Internal Revenue Service.

(5) Any other cost reasonably related to a proceeding by or filing with the Internal Revenue Service concerning the use of proceeds of the bonds. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.) 2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 9511.8.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3102 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 31 / Section 3102
Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic.
Status: in_force

No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of:

(1) any uniformed police officer, sheriff or constable or, in an emergency, a railroad or street railway police officer;

(2) any appropriately attired person, including an agent or employee of the funeral director during a funeral, authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic;

(3) any employee who has been trained in traffic control by a licensed and insured private security company and who is acting in the scope of employment; or

(4) any driver of a certified escort vehicle as defined under section 3108 (relating to drivers of certified escort vehicles) and who is acting in the capacity as a driver of a certified escort vehicle. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.; Dec. 22, 1993, P.L.561, No.81, eff. 60 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; Oct. 30, 2015, P.L.216, No.55, eff. 60 days)

Cross References. Section 3102 is referred to in sections 1535, 3326, 3327 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9813 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9813
Penalty and interest for failure to report or pay tax (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9813 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7705 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7705
Records and reports.
Status: in_force

The provisions of Subchapter B of Chapter 63 (relating to records of traffic cases) relating to records and reports shall be applicable to proceedings under this chapter. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 repealed former section 7705 relating to disposition of fines and penalties and added present section 7705.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2006 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 20 / Section 2006
Action by commissioner on rate filings after waiting period.
Status: in_force

If, at any time after the waiting period or extension thereof as provided in section 2003(a) (relating to waiting period for filings), the commissioner finds that a rate filing does not meet the requirements of applicable statutes governing the establishment of rates or upon application by a person, other than the insurer or rating organization that made the filing, aggrieved by a rate filing for which the waiting period has expired, the commissioner may hold a hearing upon not less than ten days' written notice to every insurer or rating organization which made the filing, specifying the matters to be considered at the hearing. If, after the hearing, the commissioner finds that the filing fails to meet the requirements of applicable statutes governing the establishment of rates, he shall issue an order specifying his findings and stating when, within a reasonable period thereafter, the filing or portions thereof shall be deemed no longer effective. The order shall be sent to every affected insurer and rating organization. The order shall not affect any contract or policy made or issued prior to the expiration of the period set forth in the order.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2307 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 23 / Section 2307
Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(a) Criminal penalty.--Any member who issues or forwards to the department any documents relative to the titling or registration of a vehicle without having paid the requisite fee to the fund commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 for each document submitted.

(b) Administrative penalties.--The department and the Department of State may suspend the license and recall motor vehicle dealer plates and the authority to issue temporary registrations of any member who does not pay the requisite fee to the fund prior to acting as a member. The suspension and recall shall remain in effect until the requisite fee is paid, plus an additional 30 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1576 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1576
Local authorities liable for negligence of their employees (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1978 Repeal. Section 1576 was repealed November 26, 1978, P.L.1399, No.330, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1782 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1782
Manner of providing proof of financial responsibility.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Proof of financial responsibility may be furnished by filing evidence satisfactory to the department that all motor vehicles registered in a person's name are covered by motor vehicle liability insurance or by a program of self-insurance as provided by section 1787 (relating to self-insurance) or other reliable financial arrangements, deposits, resources or commitments acceptable to the department.

(b) Nonresident.--The nonresident owner of a motor vehicle not registered in this Commonwealth may give proof of financial responsibility by filing with the department a written certificate or certificates of an insurance company authorized to transact business in the state in which the motor vehicle or motor vehicles described in the certificate are registered or, if the nonresident does not own a motor vehicle, then evidence satisfactory to the department that the person does not own a motor vehicle. The department shall accept the certificate upon condition that the insurance company complies with the following provisions with respect to the policies so certified:

(1) The insurance company shall execute a power of attorney authorizing the department to accept service on its

behalf or process in any action arising out of a motor vehicle accident in this Commonwealth.

(2) The insurance company shall agree in writing that the policies shall be deemed to conform with the laws of this Commonwealth relating to the terms of motor vehicle liability policies issued in this Commonwealth.

(c) Default by foreign insurance company.--If any insurance company not authorized to transact business in this Commonwealth, which has qualified to furnish proof of financial responsibility, defaults in any undertakings or agreements, the department shall not thereafter accept as proof any certificate of the company whether theretofore filed or thereafter tendered as proof as long as the default continues.

(d) Financial responsibility identification cards.--Insurers shall provide financial responsibility identification cards to insureds which shall be valid only for the period for which coverage has been paid by the insured. If the insured and insurer both agree, the insurer may issue the financial responsibility identification card solely in electronic format. Financial responsibility identification cards shall disclose the period for which coverage has been paid by the insured and shall contain such other information as required by the Insurance Department. In such instance where the insured has financed premiums through a premium finance company or where the insured is on an insurer-sponsored or agency-sponsored payment plan, financial responsibility identification cards may be issued for periods of six months even though such payment by the insured may be for a period of less than six months. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the immediate issuance of financial responsibility identification cards where an insured replaces an insured vehicle, adds a vehicle or increases coverages under an existing policy for which a premium adjustment is required.

(e) Immunity.--If an insured chooses to provide proof of financial responsibility to be viewed in an electronic format on an electronic device pursuant to section 1786 (relating to required financial responsibility), a police officer administering in good faith this subchapter shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which arises from the insured's choice, including the inadvertent viewing of materials on the device other than the proof of financial responsibility, inadvertent deletion of information from the device, inadvertent interception of a communication while in possession of the device and breakage which occurs to the device. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990; Dec. 23, 2013, P.L.1266, No.132, eff. 60 days) 2013 Amendment. Act 132 amended subsec. (d) and added subsec. (e). 1984 Amendment. Act 12 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7325 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7325
Responsibility of department.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon receipt of the notice specified in section 7324 (relating to notification by watercraft trailer dealer), the department shall send by certified mail, return receipt requested, a notice containing the information set forth in section 7324(d)(1), (2) and (3) to the last known owner and all lienholders of record.

(b) Watercraft trailers from other states.--If the watercraft trailer displays a registration plate or other identifying indicia evidencing that the watercraft trailer is titled or registered in another state, the department shall use databases to which it has access to ascertain the name and address of the owner and lienholders of record.

(c) Notice to watercraft trailer dealers.--The department shall notify the watercraft trailer dealer:

(1) upon mailing notice to the owner and lienholders; or

(2) after conclusion of a reasonable investigation, that the department has been unable to determine the name and address of any lienholder or owner. Cross References. Section 7325 is referred to in section 7326 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9511.13 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9511.13
Supplement to other laws and liberal construction.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other statutes and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers existing on the effective date of this section. The provisions of this chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its citizens, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this chapter. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.) 2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 9511.13.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3735.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3735.1
Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.
Status: in_force

(a) Offense defined.--Any person who negligently causes serious bodily injury to another person as the result of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3802 commits a felony of the second degree when the violation is the cause of the injury.

(a.1) Sentencing.--In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) and a violation of section 1501 (relating to drivers required to be licensed) or 1543 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked) when committed at the same time and place may be sentenced to an additional term not to exceed two years' confinement.

(b) Definition.--(Deleted by amendment). (Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.925, No.153, eff. 60 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 153 added subsec. (a.1). 2010 Amendment. Act 81 deleted subsec. (b). 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). 1996 Amendment. Act 8 added section 3735.1. Cross References. Section 3735.1 is referred to in sections 1532, 1541, 1554 of this title; section 8137 of Title 35 (Health and Safety); sections 1725.3, 5750, 67A01 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1916 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1916
Trucks and truck tractors.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--

(1) The annual fee for registration of a truck or truck tractor shall be determined by its registered gross weight or combination weight in pounds according to the following table: Registered Fees Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Gross or Combination Weight in Pounds Class $62 $62 $60 $60 $58.50 5,000 or less

5,001 - 7,000

7,001 - 9,000

9,001 - 10,000 4A

10,001 - 11,000 4B

11,001 - 14,000

14,001 - 17,000

355.50 17,001 - 21,000

21,001 - 26,000

472.50 26,001 - 30,000

30,001 - 33,000

33,001 - 36,000

36,001 - 40,000

697.50 40,001 - 44,000

751.50 44,001 - 48,000

1,101 1,033

48,001 - 52,000

1,173 1,100 1,028

52,001 - 56,000

1,329 1,246 1,164 1,081

56,001 - 60,000

1,487 1,387 1,295 1,203 1,111.50 60,001 - 64,000

1,550 1,454 1,358 1,262 1,165.50 64,001 - 68,000

1,664 1,561 1,457 1,354

68,001 - 73,280

2,125 1,993 1,861 1,729 1,597.50 73,281 - 76,000

2,173 2,038 1,903 1,768 1,633.50 76,001 - 78,000

2,196 2,060 1,924 1,788 1,651.50 78,001 - 78,500

2,220 2,083 1,945 1,807 1,669.50 78,501 - 79,000

2,244 2,105 1,966 1,827 1,687.50 79,001 - 80,000

(2) A portion of the registration fee for any truck or truck tractor in Classes 9 through 25 shall be deposited in the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account within the Motor License Fund according to the following table: Amount Deposited in Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account Classes $ 72 9-12

13-17

18-20

21-25

(3) A registration fee for a motor carrier vehicle in excess of 17,000 pounds shall be refunded if the vehicle is stolen or demolished and the vehicle has a nonrepairable certificate or certificate of salvage. The refund shall be prorated based on the number of months the vehicle was operational.

(4) In the case of apportioned registrations, only the fees paid for the Commonwealth portion of the fees shall be eligible for a refund.

(b) Optional registration.--Any vehicle falling within the range of weights for Classes 1 through 4, inclusive, shall notwithstanding any gross vehicle weight stamped on the manufacturer's serial plate, be registered, upon request of the person making application for registration, at the maximum allowable gross or combination weight for the particular weight class within which the gross vehicle weight determined by the manufacturer causes such vehicle to fall. (Feb. 15, 1980, P.L.12, No.8, eff. imd.; June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Dec. 8, 1982, P.L.842, No.234, eff. Apr. 1, 1983; July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165) 2016 Amendment. Act 165 added subsec. (a)(3) and (4), effective in 90 days as to the addition of subsec. (a)(3) and 60 days as to the addition of subsec. (a)(4). 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (a). 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 1916 is referred to in sections 1904, 1926, 1926.2, 9511.11 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1153 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1153
Administration of system.
Status: in_force

To carry out its responsibilities under this subchapter, the department is authorized to contract with private industries for the purpose of administrating a system which will permit the electronic communication of title information and security interest notification. A third party operating a secured host computer system interfacing with the department's computer system and the computer system of a lending institution or other sales finance company shall be bonded in the amount specified by the department and shall maintain audit trails for a period of time specified by the department. The department is authorized to pay a reasonable fee to a third party to administer the system. Information received under this section by a third party shall remain confidential as specified by the department.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1104 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1104
Examination of records upon receipt of application.
Status: in_force

The department, upon receiving an application for a certificate of title, shall check the vehicle identification number shown in the application against the records of vehicles required to be maintained under section 1105 (relating to issuance of certificate of title) and against the record of stolen vehicles required to be maintained under section 7114 (relating to records of stolen vehicles). If the record indicates that the vehicle is stolen, the application and accompanying documents may be retained by the department pending investigation.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1901 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1901
Exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.
Status: in_force

(a) Governmental and quasi-governmental entities.--Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, no fees shall be charged under this title to any of the following:

(1) The Commonwealth.

(2) Political subdivisions.

(3) State and local authorities.

(4) State-related institutions of higher learning.

(5) The Federal Government.

(6) Other states.

(b) Title and registration fees.--No fee shall be charged for titling or registration of any of the following:

(1) Buses registered by urban mass transportation systems.

(2) Vehicles registered by volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance associations. For the purpose of this paragraph, the department shall exempt a volunteer EMS company, volunteer ambulance service and nonprofit emergency medical services agency that is a nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in this Commonwealth, that is licensed by the Department of Health. The exemption shall not include a corporation, association or organization that is primarily engaged in the operation of invalid coaches that are intended for the routine transport of persons who are convalescent or otherwise nonambulatory and do not ordinarily require emergency medical treatment while in transit. The department may not use any other method to determine volunteer status of these organizations.

(3) Vehicles registered by foreign nationals with the rank of vice consul or higher assigned to a consulate in this Commonwealth provided that citizens of the United States are granted reciprocal exemptions.

(4) Vehicles of totally disabled veterans whose disability is certified by the service unit of the armed forces in which the veterans served or by the United States Veterans' Administration as service-connected.

(5) Vehicles on loan or transferred to a nonprofit corporation by the United States Department of Defense or the United States General Services Administration and used exclusively for leasing to political subdivisions, State agencies and the Federal Government. Such vehicles shall be issued the same kind of registration plates as are issued to vehicles registered by political subdivisions.

(6) Vehicles registered to a veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the armed forces of the United States.

(7) Vehicles registered to a person who, as a member of the armed forces of the United States, was captured by the enemy in any armed conflict for which the Department of Defense authorizes a campaign medal.

(8) Vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor or the Purple Heart.

(b.1) Identification card fees.--No fee shall be charged for an initial or renewal identification card, including for a photograph required for an initial or renewal identification card, to an individual who affirms in writing that the individual is:

(1) homeless, as defined on the effective date of this subsection in section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77, 42 U.S.C. § 11302);

(2) a resident of this Commonwealth; and

(3) aware of the prohibitions on unsworn falsification to authorities set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities).

(c) Processing fee in lieu of registration fee.--No registration fee shall be charged for vehicles registered by any of the following but the department shall charge a fee of $10 to cover the costs of processing for issuing or renewing the registration:

(1) Hospital.

(2) Humane society.

(3) Nonprofit youth center.

(4) American Red Cross.

(5) Church.

(6) Girl Scouts of America.

(7) Boy Scouts of America.

(8) Salvation Army.

(9) Duly chartered posts of national veterans' organizations.

(10) Young Men's Christian Association.

(11) Young Men's Hebrew Association.

(12) Young Women's Christian Association.

(13) Young Women's Hebrew Association.

(14) Jewish Community Center.

(15) Nonprofit corporations of musical marching groups of youths.

(16)

(i) Subject to adjustment under subparagraph (ii), a person who is retired and receiving social security or other pension and whose total annual income does not exceed $29,906. Unless the retired person is physically

or mentally incapable of driving the vehicle, the retired person shall be the principal driver of the vehicle but may from time to time authorize another person to drive the vehicle in his or her stead.

(ii) Beginning the first day of January following the year of the effective date of this subparagraph and each January 1 thereafter, the maximum total annual income amount in subparagraph (i) shall be fixed annually by the department based upon the maximum amount in the prior year as adjusted to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the United States for all items as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the previous 12-month period. The maximum amount as adjusted shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1. The department shall transmit notice of the new maximum amount to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

(17) (Deleted by amendment).

(18) (Deleted by amendment).

(19) (Deleted by amendment).

(20) Nonprofit organizations which care for or otherwise provide services for the elderly or the infirm.

(21) Nonprofit organizations which principally serve mentally or physically handicapped or disabled persons.

(22) Nonprofit mobile aviation museum.

(23) Nonprofit corporations that provide ambulance or emergency medical services.

(d) Limitations.--

(1) Vehicles titled and registered under the provisions of this section shall be operated and used exclusively for the purpose for which the vehicles were entitled to the exemptions from fees.

(2) Only one passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 pounds may be registered to any person under the provisions of subsection (b)(4),

(6), (7) and (8) and subsection (c)(16).

(e) Penalty.--Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a summary offense. (July 11, 1980, P.L.550, No.113, eff. 60 days; June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.689, No.197, eff. 60 days; Dec. 13, 1985, P.L.327, No.86, eff. Apr. 1, 1986; June 12, 1986, P.L.252, No.65, eff. 60 days; Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; July 10, 1990, P.L.370, No.84, eff. 60 days; Aug. 14, 1991, P.L.342, No.36, eff. imd.; June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days; Apr. 29, 1994, P.L.148, No.25, eff. imd.; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days; Nov. 25, 2020, P.L.1246, No.131, eff. 60 days; July 15, 2024, P.L.737, No.60, eff. 5 months) 2024 Amendment. Act 60 amended subsecs. (c) and (d)(2) and added subsec. (b)(6), (7) and (8). 2020 Amendment. Act 131 added subsec. (b.1). 2018 Amendment. Act 91 amended subsec. (b)(2). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended the section heading and subsecs. (c)(16) and (d)(2) and added subsec. (c)(23), effective July 1, 1999, as to subsec. (c)(16) and (23) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section. 1994 Amendments. Act 25 amended subsec. (a) and Act 172 added subsec. (c)(22).

1992 Amendment. Act 47 added subsec. (b)(5). 1986 Amendments. Act 65 amended subsec. (d) and Act 166 amended subsec. (b).
75 Pa.C.S. § 6302 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6302
Time limitations.
Status: in_force

A prosecution for any offense under this title must be commenced within the period limited by Chapter 55 of Title 42 (relating to limitation of time). (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 repealed former section 6302 and added present section 6302.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1357.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1357.1
Special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who was in the service of the United States Merchant Marine during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict or any of the Gulf Wars, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Shield, accompanied by a fee of $20 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 so licensed as belonging to a person who was in the service of the United States Merchant Marine during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict or any of the Gulf Wars, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Shield. 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, 2012, P.L.1282, No.158, eff. 180 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 120 days) Cross References. Section 1357.1 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9815 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9815
Manner of payment and recovery of taxes, penalties and interest (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9815 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4967 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4967
Permit for movement of implements of husbandry (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1979 Repeal. Section 4967 was repealed July 20, 1979, P.L.168, No.55, effective immediately.
75 Pa.C.S. § 30 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 30 / Section 30
Single carrier vehicle insurance program in cities of first class.
Status: in_force

(a) Study.--The Insurance Department shall commence a study of the use of a single carrier for private passenger motor vehicle insurance in cities of the first class. The term "single carrier" includes a private insurance company or a public authority or agency specifically created for the implementation of this section. Upon completion, the study shall be delivered to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The study shall include, at a minimum, the following components:

(1) An assessment of the number of uninsured vehicles in cities of the first class.

(2) An assessment of the number of insured vehicles in cities of the first class.

(3) An analysis of sources of private passenger motor vehicle insurance, by company, for vehicles in cities of the first class. The analysis shall include a determination of the number of vehicles insured in cities of the first class in both the voluntary market and the Assigned Risk Plan by each insurance carrier licensed to provide private passenger motor vehicle insurance in this Commonwealth.

(4) An analysis of the costs to motorists to insure a vehicle in cities of the first class in the voluntary market and through the Assigned Risk Plan.

(5) An assessment of the impact of "take-out" provisions on the voluntary market place in cities of the first class.

(6) A determination as to the number of lawsuits filed for bodily injury claims; the amount and type of damages requested in such lawsuits; the percentage of claims settled before court and the amount of settlement; the percentage of lawsuits decided by the court and the amount of damages awarded; and the fees charged by lawyers for representing claims.

(7) An assessment of the frequency, type and amount of physical damage claims and first party medical payments.

(8) A determination as to whether the use of a single carrier in cities of the first class would have a positive financial impact on all motorists in such cities and in this Commonwealth. Such determination shall include an analysis

of the use of a public authority or agency as the single carrier and of its potential for providing lower rates when compared to use of a private insurance company as a single carrier. In addition, the determination shall include an analysis of the single carrier program when voluntary participation in the program is permitted in comparison to the benefits of mandatory participation.

(9) A legal opinion as to whether the use of a single carrier in cities of the first class is permissible under the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth.

(b) Cooperation by insurance companies.--Insurance companies licensed in this Commonwealth to write policies of private passenger motor vehicle insurance coverage shall cooperate with the Insurance Department study as described in subsection (a). Cooperation shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of information by insurance companies within reasonable time frames as requested by the department, if the information is available, to be used to address the various components of the study described in subsection (a). Such information may be used by the department only for purposes of this study.

(c) Recommendations and implementation.--If the Insurance Commissioner concludes after the completion of the study that a single carrier in cities of the first class will improve the availability and affordability of private passenger motor vehicle insurance in such cities and in this Commonwealth, the Insurance Department may recommend implementing legislation to the General Assembly. If the General Assembly enacts legislation to implement a Single Carrier Insurance Program, the department shall publish a request for proposals to operate the program. The request for proposal process shall include a procedure for the prequalification of bidders based on financial ability to administer the program. Any contract signed by the department must include the following provisions:

(1) Participation in the program is voluntary by motorists living in cities of the first class unless legislation has been enacted subsequent to this act specifically providing for mandatory participation.

(2) All drivers, except those determined to be ineligible as defined in subsection (d), shall be afforded the opportunity to purchase private passenger motor vehicle insurance coverage through the program.

(3) Preferred provider arrangements or a fee schedule may be developed in the program with service providers for medical benefits; such arrangements shall be accessible to the insureds.

(4) For physical damage repair or replacement, the program may provide for a fee schedule or other method to contain costs, as well as a minimum deductible higher than that provided for in 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 17 (relating to financial responsibility), but in no case may the minimum deductible be greater than $1,000.

(5) Antifraud mechanisms may be established, including the inspection of physical damage claims, investigation of suspicious claims and case management for selected medical services.

(6) A cancellation clause permitting the single carrier to cancel the contract should enrollment in the program be inadequate.

(7) Rates charged in the program shall be lower than rates available in the voluntary market and shall be included in the contract and shall be valid for a period of not less than two years. Rate increases after this period shall be

subject to approval as provided in the act of June 11, 1947 (P.L.538, No.246), known as The Casualty and Surety Rate Regulatory Act.

(d) Definition of "ineligible driver".--For purposes of subsection (c), the term "ineligible driver" shall mean a person who meets at least one of the following criteria:

(1) The person has, within five years of the date of application for insurance, been convicted of a violation of:

(i) 75 Pa.C.S. § 3731 (relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance);

(ii) 18 Pa.C.S. § 4117 (relating to motor vehicle insurance fraud); or

(iii) any felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.

(2) The person has previously been insured under a motor vehicle insurance policy and has made more than one claim under an insurance policy, within 36 months of the date of application for insurance under this section, arising out of an accident where the insured was found to be substantially at fault, that is, more than 50%, and where a payment was made by the insurer that exceeded 50% of the annual premium for the policy of insurance.

(3) The person's operating privilege has been suspended or revoked within the preceding 36-month period.

(4) The person's driving record shows six or more points assessed under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points) for violations that occurred within 36 months of the date of application for insurance under this section.

(e) Protection of insureds.--Insureds covered by the single carrier shall be afforded all protections relating to policy cancellations, nonrenewals and refusals to write, as provided by law. 1990, MARCH 13, P.L.69, NO.14 § 6. Construction of act. This act shall be construed in pari materia with the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, the act of July 13, 1988 (P.L.525, No.93), referred to as the Infectious and Chemotherapeutic Waste Law, and the act of October 18, 1988 (P.L.756, No.108), known as the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act. Nothing in this act shall be construed to repeal the provisions of those acts or the regulations promulgated thereunder. Explanatory Note. Act 14 amended or added sections 102, 4552, 4571, 4903 and 4909 of Title 75. 1990, MAY 30, P.L.173, NO.42 § 20. Transition to commercial drivers' licenses.

(a) Redesignation of Class 2, 3 or 4 drivers' licenses.--For purposes of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1606(a) (relating to requirement for commercial driver's license), a driver with a valid driver's license endorsed with Class 2, 3 or 4 shall be considered a commercial driver until such time as established by regulation.

(b) Class 2, 3 or 4 learner's permit examinations.--The Department of Transportation shall require applicants with valid Class 2, 3 or 4 learners' permits issued prior to the effective date of this act to take the examinations required by this act.

(c) Class 2, 3 or 4 licenses expiring before April 1, 1992.--The department shall send to a driver holding a valid Class 2, 3 or 4 license issued by the department which expires before April 1, 1992, an application for a commercial driver's license with his license renewal so that he may obtain a commercial driver's license under this act upon successfully meeting the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1607 (relating to commercial driver's license qualification standards) and payment of the required fees. A driver with a valid Class 3 license issued by the department shall be eligible to make application for a Class A, B or C commercial driver's license. Except as provided elsewhere in this section, a driver with a valid Class 2 or 4 license issued by the department shall be eligible to make application for a Class B or C commercial driver's license. If a driver has not passed the commercial driver's license test by the date established by the department, his Class 2, 3 or 4 license shall be valid only as a Class C noncommercial license as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1504(d)(3) (relating to classes of licenses).

(d) Class 2, 3 or 4 licenses expiring after April 1, 1992.--The department shall send to a driver holding a valid Class 2, 3 or 4 driver's license issued by the department which expires after April 1, 1992, an application for a commercial driver's license which shall indicate that his Class 2, 3 or 4 license shall expire on a date established by the department. A driver with a valid Class 3 license issued by the department shall be eligible to make application for a Class A, B or C commercial driver's license. A driver with a valid Class 2 or 4 license issued by the department shall be eligible to make application for a Class B or C commercial driver's license. Except as provided elsewhere in this section, if a driver has not passed the commercial driver's license test by the date established by the department, his Class 2, 3 or 4 license shall be valid only as a Class C noncommercial license as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1504(d)(3). Upon meeting the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1607 and payment of the appropriate fees, the driver shall be issued a commercial driver's license.

(e) Failure to pass driving skills test.--A driver with a valid Class 2, 3 or 4 license issued by the department, who fails three times, or does not pass by the date established by the department, the driving skills tests required for a commercial driver's license under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1607, must make an application for a commercial learner's permit in order to obtain a commercial driver's license; and the Class 2, 3 or 4 license shall be valid only as a Class C noncommercial license as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1504(d)(3).

(f) Failure to pass knowledge test.--A driver with a valid Class 2, 3 or 4 license issued by the department who is not required by the department to take, or passes by the date established by the department, the driving skills test required for a commercial driver's license under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1607 and who has taken the knowledge tests under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1607 three times but for the third time fails to pass the knowledge tests by the date established by the department shall be permitted to extend the opportunity to take the commercial driver's license knowledge tests for additional testing periods of 120 days or until March 31, 1992, whichever occurs first, upon payment of a $15 test extension fee for each additional

extension. The driver's Class 2, 3 or 4 license shall remain valid for the test-extension period. If the driver fails to request an extension under this subsection or fails to pass the knowledge test by March 31, 1992, the Class 2, 3 or 4 license shall be valid only as a Class C noncommercial license as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1504(d)(3).

(g) Redesignation of Class 1 drivers' licenses.--A driver holding a valid Class 1 driver's license issued by the department which expires after November 1, 1990, shall be considered to be a Class C noncommercial driver until expiration of the license.

(h) Redesignation of Class 5 and 6 drivers' licenses.--A driver holding a valid Class 5 or 6 driver's license issued by the department which expires after November 1, 1990, shall be considered to be a Class M driver until the expiration of the license.

(i) Waiver of school bus driver recertification test.--The department shall waive the school bus driver recertification driving test required by department regulations until December 31, 1992.

(j) Expiration of limitation to one knowledge test.--The limitation to one knowledge test for each class and for each endorsement for driving a commercial motor vehicle, contained in section 8 (section 1607(a)(1)) shall expire on April 1, 1992. Explanatory Note. Act 42 added, amended or repealed sections 102, 1103, 1340, 1501, 1502, 1504, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1532, 1535, 1540, 1547, 1550, 1553, 1571, 1573 and 1575, Chapter 16 and sections 1917, 1925.1, 2102, 2103, 3714, 3716, 3731, 3731.1, 3736, 6146, 6323 and 6501 of Title 75. § 21. Refusal to operate unsafe commercial motor vehicles (Repealed). 1990 Repeal. Section 21 was repealed July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, effective in 60 days. 1992, DECEMBER 16, P.L.1250, NO.166 § 5. Continuation of existing emission inspection programs. Until implementation of an enhanced emission inspection program under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4706(b.1), the Department of Transportation may continue to utilize any emission inspection program developed under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4706(b). Explanatory Note. Act 166 amended or added sections 1306, 4102, 4531, 4702, 4704, 4706, 4709, 4710, 6116 and 6311 and
75 Pa.C.S. § 7712.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712.3
Transfer of snowmobile or ATV by operation of law.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If the interest of an owner in a snowmobile or ATV 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 a 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, if the surviving spouse files an affidavit that all debts of the decedent have been paid.

(c) Surrender of certificate.--A person holding a certificate of title, whose interest in a snowmobile or ATV 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 snowmobile or ATV 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. (Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 9509 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9509
Retention of records (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1997 Repeal. Section 9509 was repealed April 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, effective July 1, 1997.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1722 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1722
Preclusion of recovering required benefits.
Status: in_force

In any action for damages against a tortfeasor, or in any uninsured or underinsured motorist proceeding, arising out of the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle, a person who is eligible to receive benefits under the coverages set forth in this subchapter, or workers' compensation, or any program, group contract or other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in section 1719 (relating to coordination of benefits) shall be precluded from recovering the amount of benefits paid or payable under this subchapter, or workers' compensation, or any program, group contract or other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in section 1719. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. imd.; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) 1993 Partial Repeal. Section 25(b) of Act 44 provided that section 1722 is repealed insofar as it relates to workers' compensation payments or other benefits payable under the Workers' Compensation Act.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7509 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 75 / Section 7509
Messenger and Agent Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

(a) Purpose.--The Messenger and Agent Advisory Committee, consisting of 13 members, shall be created by the department to develop contract language and propose regulations governing messenger and agent services.

(b) Membership.--The advisory committee shall consist of the following members:

(1) One member appointed by the Governor from names submitted by each of the following organizations to represent the messenger and agent services industries and the needs of the motoring public:

(i) The Pennsylvania AAA Federation.

(ii) The Pennsylvania Automotive Association.

(iii) The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries.

(iv) The Pennsylvania Independent Auto Dealers Association.

(v) The Pennsylvania Association of Auto License Brokers.

(2) Two members from the general public appointed by the Governor.

(3) The Secretary of Transportation or the secretary's designee.

(4) The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police or the commissioner's designee.

(5) The chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives.

(c) Meetings.--The advisory committee shall meet from time to time as necessary to resolve issues pertaining to development of contract language and proposal of regulations. The first meeting shall take place within 60 days of the effective date of this section.

(d) Termination.--The advisory committee shall terminate upon the department's issuance of proposed regulations governing messenger and agent services. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 152 added section 7509.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9024 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9024
Electric vehicle road user charge.
Status: in_force

(a) Imposition.--Owners or registrants of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 14,000 pounds shall pay an annual electric vehicle road user charge as provided under subsection

(c.1), which shall be concurrent with paying the vehicle registration fee imposed under Chapter 13 (relating to registration of vehicles).

(b) New or temporary vehicle registration.--New or temporary registration for an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle issued on or after the effective date of this subsection shall be subject to the electric vehicle road user charge imposed under subsection (a). The Department of Transportation shall send a form to the owner or registrant for the payment of the electric vehicle road user charge for the initial registration consistent with Chapter 13.

(c) Renewal of vehicle registration.--At least 60 days prior to the expiration of registration for an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle under subsection (a), the Department of Transportation shall send to the owner or registrant a form for the payment of the electric vehicle road user charge for the renewal of registration consistent with
75 Pa.C.S. § 19 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 19
Initial contracts by department.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and in order to facilitate the prompt implementation of this act, initial contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation necessary to carry out any of the provisions of this act, including the procurement of any necessary computer hardware, software, licenses or related services, shall not be subject to the provisions of 62 Pa.C.S. The department shall solicit multiple bids and shall provide written justification for the selection of successful vendors. Contracts made pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not exceed two years.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7102 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7102
Removal or falsification of identification number (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1998 Repeal. Section 7102 was repealed December 21, 1998, P.L.1086, No.145, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4708 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4708
Inspection of motorcycles.
Status: in_force

A motorcycle shall be inspected annually and shall receive a safety inspection sticker valid for one year from the expiration of the safety inspection sticker which is about to expire. A safety inspection sticker for a motorcycle may not be issued for more than 15 months from the month of inspection. If a motorcycle does not display a currently valid certificate of inspection, the motorcycle shall receive a safety inspection sticker valid for one year from the month of inspection. (Mar. 29, 1984, P.L.159, No.31, eff. 90 days; Nov. 18, 2024, P.L.1202, No.149, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 2004 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 20 / Section 2004
Action by commissioner on rate filings within waiting period.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, within the waiting period or any extension thereof as provided in section 2003(a) (relating to waiting period for filings), the commissioner may, by written notice, approve or disapprove the rate filing or schedule a formal administrative hearing on the filing. If a rate filing is approved, it may become effective upon the expiration of the waiting period and any extension thereof as provided in section 2003(a) or upon the effective date specified in the filing, whichever is later. If a rate filing is disapproved, the commissioner shall state in what respects the filing or part thereof fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or other applicable law.

(b) Effective date pending hearing.--If a rate filing is scheduled for a formal administrative hearing under this section, the filing may not become effective until an adjudication is issued. An adjudication shall be issued within 60 days after the close of the hearing.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2304 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 23 / Section 2304
Assignment of claims.
Status: in_force

By making application to the fund, an aggrieved party assigns to the Commonwealth any claim he may have for restitution arising out of the failure of the member to forward the titling and registration documents, fees and taxes. The department may coordinate with applicable Commonwealth agencies the filing of a civil complaint against the member for reimbursement to the fund. Nothing contained in this chapter shall limit the authority of the department, the Department of Revenue or any other government agency to take civil, criminal or disciplinary action against any member for any violation of this title or any statute or regulation. Payment by the fund shall not relieve payment by any surety.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1502 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1502
Persons exempt from licensing.
Status: in_force

The following persons are not required to obtain a driver's license under this chapter:

(1) Any employee of the Federal Government while operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to the Federal Government and being operated on official business unless the employee is required by the Federal Government or any agency thereof to have a state driver's license. This exemption shall not apply to the operation of commercial motor vehicles, as defined in Chapter 16 (relating to commercial drivers).

(2) Any person in the service of the armed forces of the United States, including the reserve components, when furnished with a valid military driver's license and operating an official vehicle on official business.

(3) Any nonresident who is at least 16 years of age and who has in possession a valid driver's license issued in the person's home state or country except that a person who has been issued a valid driver's license in a country other than the United States or Canada shall be exempt only upon showing a satisfactory understanding of official traffic-control devices. A nonresident may only drive the class or classes of vehicles in this Commonwealth for which the person is licensed to drive in the person's home state or country subject to all restrictions contained on the license.

(4) Any person on active duty in the armed forces of the United States who has in their immediate possession a valid driver's license issued in a foreign country by the armed forces of the United States may operate a motor vehicle in this Commonwealth for a period of not more than 45 days from the date of the person's return to the United States.

(5) Any person 14 years of age or older operating an implement of husbandry. Persons 14 or 15 years of age are restricted to the operation of implements of husbandry on one and two lane highways which bisect or immediately adjoin the premises upon which such person resides. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990) 1990 Amendment. Act 42 amended par. (1).
75 Pa.C.S. § 6152 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6152
Form, publication and distribution of documents.
Status: in_force

All agreements, arrangements and declarations, and amendments thereto, shall be in writing and shall be published in compliance with Part II of Title 45 (relating to publication and effectiveness of Commonwealth documents). The department shall provide copies for public distribution upon request. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 6502 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6502
Summary offenses.
Status: in_force

(a) Violations of this title.--It is a summary offense for any person to violate any of the provisions of this title unless the violation is by this title or other statute of this

Commonwealth declared to be a misdemeanor or felony. Every person convicted of a summary offense for a violation of any of the provisions of this title for which another penalty is not provided shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $25.

(b) Violations of regulations.--It is a summary offense for a person to violate any provision of any regulation promulgated under the authority of this title. A person convicted of violating any provision of a regulation promulgated under the authority of this title shall pay the fine established in the section of this title on which the regulation is based or, if no fine is established in that section of this title, the fine shall be $25.

(c) Title 18 inapplicable.--Title 18 (relating to crimes and offenses), insofar as it relates to fines and imprisonment for convictions of summary offenses, is not applicable to this title. (July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 6502 is referred to in sections 1505, 3592, 3593 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8511 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8511
Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Authorized entity." A person or an educational institution holding a PDD authorization.

"Municipality." The term does not include a county.

"Operational phase." Phase 1 or phase 2.

"PDD authorization." An authorization issued by the department under section 8515 (relating to authorization issuance and renewal) permitting the operation of a personal delivery device in accordance with this subchapter.

"PDD operator." An employee of an authorized entity permitted by the authorized entity to remotely control, monitor or otherwise operate a personal delivery device on behalf of the authorized entity as provided under this subchapter. The term does not include an individual who requests a delivery or service provided by the personal delivery device or dispatches the personal delivery device.

"Pedestrian area." A sidewalk, crosswalk, safety zone, pedestrian tunnel, overhead pedestrian crossing or similar area for pedestrians.

"Phase 1." The operation of a personal delivery device through a driving system that allows remote or autonomous operation by an authorized entity where the device is controlled remotely and a PDD operator is within 30 feet of the PDD and within the line of sight of the PDD.

"Phase 2." The operation of a personal delivery device through a driving system that allows remote or autonomous operation by an authorized entity where the device is monitored remotely by a PDD operator and the driving system is capable of being controlled and overridden remotely by the PDD operator.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1557 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1557
Relief from administrative suspension.
Status: in_force

(a) Restoration.--The department may restore the operating privileges of individuals from operating privilege suspensions imposed under any of the following:

(1) Section 1532(b) (relating to suspension of operating privilege).

(2) Section 1533(a), (b) or (d) (relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation).

(3) Section 1543 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked).

(4) Section 1544(a) or (c) (relating to additional period of revocation or suspension).

(b) Duties.--The department shall have all of the following duties:

(1) Notify each individual under a suspension of operating privilege who may be eligible for relief under the program based on the criteria specified under subsection

(d).

(2) Review the applications filed for relief under the program and make a determination as to the applicant's eligibility for relief within 30 days of receipt of the application and all other required items.

(3) Determine if an applicant has satisfied all court-ordered obligations which resulted in a suspension of the applicant's operating privilege under section 1533(a),

(b) or (d).

(4) Determine if an applicant's conviction of a violation under section 1543 occurred only as the result of a suspension imposed under section 1532(b)(2), 1533 or 6146 (relating to enforcement agreements) and if the applicant is currently under or will be under a suspension of operating privilege for a conviction under section 1543.

(5) Determine whether the granting of relief under the program would result in immediate restoration of the applicant's operating privilege.

(6) Prioritize the processing of applications for which the granting of relief will result in an immediate restoration of the applicant's operating privilege.

(7) Update the driver's records and restore the operating privilege of an individual as authorized under this section.

(c) Eligibility.--The program shall be available to an individual who meets all of the following criteria:

(1) The individual's operating privilege has been indefinitely suspended under section 1533(a), (b) or (d) before the effective date of this paragraph.

(2) The department's records show that the individual's operating privilege will be or is suspended for a conviction under section 1543(a) only as a result of a suspension imposed under section 1532(b)(2), 1533 or 6146 before the effective date of this paragraph.

(3) The individual has served the operating privilege suspension required for the underlying offense which resulted in a violation of section 1533(a), (b) or (d).

(4) The individual has submitted a completed application for relief to the department on a form specified by the department. The individual must submit all of the following items with the application:

(i) A restoration fee.

(ii) Proof of financial responsibility.

(iii) If the individual does not own a motor vehicle currently registered in this Commonwealth, a signed statement certifying that the individual does not own a motor vehicle currently registered in this Commonwealth.

(d) Reinstatement.--The department shall amend the driver's record of an eligible individual to show that the individual satisfied the court-ordered obligations that resulted in the suspension of the individual's operating privilege under section 1533. The department shall amend the driver's records of an eligible individual to show that suspension imposed for a violation under section 1543(a) will end or will not be imposed. The department shall rescind an additional suspension imposed under section 1544(a) for a violation that occurred at the same time as a violation of section 1543(a) from the driver's record

of an eligible individual. The department shall not be required to reinstate the operating privilege of an eligible individual under this section if the department is authorized under this title to suspend the operating privilege of the individual for other violations of this title. Upon restoration from suspension under the program, the driver's record of an eligible individual shall show five points.

(e) Compliance.--The department shall not be required to restore the operating privilege of an eligible individual under this section until the individual has complied with section 1558 (relating to relief from administrative suspension participation requirements).

(f) 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:

"Eligible individual." An individual who meets the criteria specified under subsection (d) for relief. (Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1143, No.138, eff. 18 months) 2024 Amendment. Act 138 added section 1557. See section 6(2) of Act 138 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability. Cross References. Section 1557 is referred to in section 1558 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1904 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1904
Collection and disposition of fees and moneys.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as provided under this section, the department shall collect all fees payable under this title and all other moneys received in connection with the administration of this title and transmit them to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Motor License Fund. Moneys paid in error may be refunded by the department.

(b) Disposition.--Fees collected under sections 1951(c) (relating to driver's license and learner's permit), 1952 (relating to certificate of title), 1953 (relating to security interest), 1955 (relating to information concerning drivers and vehicles), 1956 (relating to certified copies of records) and 1958 (relating to certificate of inspection) shall be transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the following funds:

(1) For fiscal year 2013-2014:

(i) 33.9% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund;

(ii) 30.7% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund; and

(iii) 35.4% to the Motor License Fund.

(1.1) For fiscal year 2014-2015:

(i) 43.9% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund;

(ii) 23% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund; and

(iii) 33.1% to the Motor License Fund.

(2) For fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017:

(i) 66.6% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund;

(ii) 23% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund; and

(iii) 10.4% to the Motor License Fund.

(3) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017:

(i) 77% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund; and

(ii) 23% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

(c) Automatic adjustments.--

(1) For the initial adjustment, the department shall do all of the following:

(i) Determine the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the period beginning August 1, 2013, and ending January 31, 2015.

(ii) Except as set forth in paragraph (3), apply, as of July 1, 2015, the increase under subparagraph (i) to every fee charged under this title.

(2) For subsequent adjustments, the department shall do all of the following:

(i) Determine the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the period beginning February 1, 2015, and ending January 31, 2017, and for each succeeding 24-month period.

(ii) Except as set forth in paragraph (3), apply, as of July 1, 2017, the increase under subparagraph (i) to every fee charged under this title.

(3) For fees charged under sections 1916 (relating to trucks and truck tractors), 1917 (relating to motor buses and limousines) and 1918 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the department shall do all of the following:

(i) Determine the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the period beginning February 1, 2017, and ending January 31, 2019, and for each succeeding 24-month period.

(ii) Apply, as of July 1, 2019, the increase under subparagraph (i) to every fee under this paragraph.

(4) If a fee is increased under this subsection and results in a fee which is less than a whole dollar, the following apply:

(i) Except as set forth in subparagraph (ii), the fee shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

(ii) If the fee is prescribed in a section referenced in subsection (b), the fee shall be rounded to the next higher dollar. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 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. Cross References. Section 1904 is referred to in section 1506 of Title 74 (Transportation).
75 Pa.C.S. § 9402 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 94 / Section 9402
Construction of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed in conjunction with Chapter 90 (relating to liquid fuels and fuels tax), and any terms defined therein shall have the same meanings when used in this chapter. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4552 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4552
General requirements for school buses.
Status: in_force

(a) Color and identification.--Every school bus shall be of a uniform color scheme and labeled "School Bus" on both front and rear as provided by regulation. Exterior labels and markings other than those specifically required or permitted by law or regulation shall be prohibited. This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the affixation of exterior labels or stickers of a temporary nature which have been approved by the

school district as having educational value and which do not obscure the "School Bus" labels.

(b) Visual signals.--In addition to the applicable lighting requirements of Chapter 43 (relating to lighting equipment) every school bus shall be equipped with a uniform front and rear system of red and amber visual signals for the warning and control of traffic during route operations as provided in section 3345 (relating to meeting or overtaking school bus) and in regulations of the department.

(b.1) Use of side stop signal arms.--Every school bus shall be equipped with a side stop signal arm on the left side of the vehicle. The side stop signal arm shall be automatically activated whenever the bus is stopped with the red visual signals in use and shall itself contain a flashing red light connected to the same circuits as the red visual signals. The side stop signal arm is mandated according to the following schedule:

(1) School buses may be equipped with and use a side stop signal arm on January 1, 1989.

(2) Every new school bus purchased and manufactured after July 1, 1989, shall be equipped with a side stop signal arm.

(3) By July 1, 1994, every school bus shall be equipped with a side stop signal arm. The department shall adopt regulations implementing this subsection.

(b.2) Use of front crossing control arm.--Every school bus shall be equipped with a crossing control arm on the front of the vehicle. The crossing control arm shall be automatically activated whenever the bus is stopped with the red visual signals in use. The crossing control arm is mandated according to the following schedule:

(1) School buses may be equipped with and use a crossing control arm on January 1, 1999.

(2) Every school bus purchased and manufactured after July 1, 1999, shall be equipped with a crossing control arm.

(3) By July 1, 2001, every school bus shall be equipped with a crossing control arm.

(b.3) Strobe light.--School buses may be equipped with a bright white strobe light affixed to the roof.

(c) Body construction.--Every school bus shall be designed and constructed to provide a single, closed metal body with adequate ventilation and an entrance door of adequate clearance and safe design visible to and controlled only by the driver. At least one emergency exit door of safe design and construction and adequate labeling shall be located in or near the rear of the school bus. All side windows shall be of a safe design which will provide emergency egress for passengers.

(d) Seating.--Adequate seating space of safe design and construction shall be provided for each passenger and no passenger shall be carried for which adequate seating space is not available and used.

(e) Visibility.--Every school bus shall be designed and equipped so as to provide the driver with an unobstructed view of any pedestrian in proximity to the vehicle.

(f) Emergency equipment.--Every school bus shall carry, in good and usable condition, at least one fire extinguisher of adequate size and type and such other emergency equipment as regulations may prescribe.

(g) Emergency drills.--Each school district and the administration of every private school within this Commonwealth shall ensure, through adequate instruction and a minimum of two

actual drills each year, that every student is familiar with school bus emergency procedures and equipment and safe loading and unloading operations.

(h) Duty of department.--The department shall by regulation adopt specific requirements implementing this section and any additional requirements, not inconsistent with this section, which will ensure the maximum safety of school children furnished transportation. Unless required by Federal law or regulation, the regulations established by the department shall not require vehicles which pick up and discharge school children only at locations off the highway to be of any particular color or to display flashing red and amber lights. (Dec. 19, 1988, P.L.1290, No.163, eff. imd.; Mar. 13, 1990, P.L.69, No.14, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added subsecs. (b.2) and (b.3). 1990 Amendment. Act 14 amended subsec. (a). 1988 Amendment. Act 163 added subsec. (b.1). Cross References. Section 4552 is referred to in sections 3345, 3345.1, 4107, 4921 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3111 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 31 / Section 3111
Obedience to traffic-control devices.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Unless otherwise directed by a uniformed police officer or any appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic, the driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any applicable official traffic-control device placed or held in accordance with the provisions of this title, subject to the privileges granted the driver of an emergency vehicle in this title.

(a.1) Penalty.--

(1) A person who violates this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of $150. No costs or surcharges imposed under 42 Pa.C.S. § 1725.1 (relating to costs) or section 6506 (relating to surcharge) shall be assessed or imposed upon a conviction under this section.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including 42 Pa.C.S. § 3733(a) (relating to deposits into account), the fine collected under paragraph (1) shall be deposited as follows:

(i) Twenty-five dollars of the fine shall be deposited as provided under 42 Pa.C.S. § 3733(a).

(ii) After deposit of the amount under subparagraph

(i), the remaining portion of the fine shall be deposited into the Public Transportation Trust Fund.

(b) Proper position and legibility of device.--No provision of this title for which official traffic-control devices are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic-control devices are required, the section shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.

(c) Presumption of authorized placement.--Whenever official traffic-control devices are placed or held in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this title, the devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official

act or direction of lawful authority, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.

(d) Presumption of proper devices.--Any official traffic-control device placed or held pursuant to the provisions of this title and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this title, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence. (June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2014; Dec. 23, 2013, P.L.1251, No.126, eff. imd.)

Amendments. Act 89 added subsec. (a.1) and Act 126 amended subsec. (a.1). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2001 Amendment. Act 75 amended subsec. (a). Cross References. Section 3111 is referred to in sections 3326, 3327 of this title; section 1506 of Title 74 (Transportation).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1363.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1363.1
Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the liberation or occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq, accompanied by a fee of $23 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by 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 veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq. 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.1734, No.112, eff. 120 days)

2022 Amendment. Act 112 added section 1363.1. Cross References. Section 1363.1 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4963 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4963
Exemptions for vehicles used in State highway construction or maintenance.
Status: in_force

When operating within the established construction or maintenance project limits as specified in the highway construction plans or contract documents, no permit shall be required for movement across, upon or along any highway of oversize or overweight vehicles of the department or a contractor or other person currently involved in the authorized construction or maintenance of the highway. Movement under this section is not authorized upon a bridge posted under section 4902 (relating to restrictions on use of highways and bridges) unless the posted bridge is currently being reconstructed or maintained. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3311 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3311
Driving on divided highways.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space, physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices, police officers or appropriately attired persons authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section except through an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection as established.

(b) Traffic-control devices regulating turns.--Whenever necessary for the protection and safety of traffic, official traffic-control devices may be installed at an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection prohibiting or regulating a turn or turns as may be necessary pursuant to the authority of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3591 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3591
Scope of subchapter.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the operation of neighborhood electric vehicles on certain highways or roadways in this Commonwealth.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1724 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1724
Certain nonexcludable conditions.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Insurance benefits may not be denied solely because the driver of the insured motor vehicle is determined to be under the influence of drugs or intoxicating beverages at the time of the accident for which benefits are sought.

(b) Contract exclusions.--Provisions of an insurance policy which exclude insurance benefits if the insured causes a vehicular accident while under the influence of drugs or intoxicating beverages at the time of the accident are void. (Mar. 27, 1986, P.L.71, No.24, eff. July 1, 1986) 1986 Amendment. Act 24 added section 1724.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4529 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4529
Slow moving vehicle emblem.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--All implements of husbandry, commercial implements of husbandry and special mobile equipment designed to operate at 25 miles per hour or less and all animal-drawn vehicles shall, when traveling on a highway, display on the rear of the vehicle a reflective slow moving vehicle emblem as specified in regulations of the department. The use of the slow moving vehicle emblem shall be in addition to any other lighting devices or equipment required by this title.

(b) Limitations on use or display.--No person shall use or display the slow moving vehicle emblem except as provided in this section nor shall any person display the emblem on a vehicle traveling at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.

(c) Towed vehicles.--The emblem shall be required to be displayed on a slow moving vehicle which is being towed on a

highway unless the towing vehicle displays the emblem in such a manner as to be clearly visible from the rear. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days) 1992 Amendment. Act 174 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 9002 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9002
Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Alternative fuels." Natural gas, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquified natural gas (LNG), liquid propane gas and liquified petroleum gas (LPG), alcohols, gasoline-alcohol mixtures containing at least 85% alcohol by volume, hydrogen, hythane, electricity and any other fuel used to propel motor vehicles on the public highways which is not taxable as fuels or liquid fuels under this chapter.

"Alternative fuel dealer-user." As follows:

(1) Any person who delivers or places alternative fuels into the fuel supply tank or other device of a vehicle for use on the public highways.

(2) The term includes a person that provides an electric vehicle charging station for public use, regardless of whether compensation is received for the public use.

(3) The term does not include a person that provides an electric vehicle charging station used exclusively to charge:

(i) Electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at a private residence.

(ii) Electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles owned by tenants, residents or nonlocal visitors of a common interest development or other group of private residences within a geographic location.

(4) The term does not include an owner or registrant of an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle subject to an electric vehicle road user charge under section 9024 (relating to electric vehicle road user charge).

"Association." A partnership, limited partnership or any other form of unincorporated enterprise owned by two or more persons.

"Average wholesale price." The average wholesale price of all taxable liquid fuels and fuels, excluding the Federal excise tax and all liquid fuels taxes, shall be as follows:

(1) After December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2015, the average wholesale price shall be $1.87 per gallon.

(2) After December 31, 2014, and before January 1, 2017, the average wholesale price shall be $2.49 per gallon.

(3) After December 31, 2016, the average wholesale price shall be as determined by the Department of Revenue for the 12-month period ending on the September 30 immediately prior to January 1 of the year for which the rate is to be set. In no case shall the average wholesale price be less than $2.99 per gallon.

"Cents-per-gallon equivalent basis." The average wholesale price per gallon multiplied by the decimal equivalent of any tax imposed by section 9502 (relating to imposition of tax), the product of which is rounded to the next highest tenth of a cent per gallon. The rate of tax shall be determined by the Department of Revenue on an annual basis beginning every January 1 and shall be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin no later than the preceding December 15. In the event of a change in the rate of tax imposed by section 9502, the department shall redetermine the rate of tax as of the effective date of such change and give notice as soon as possible.

"Corporation." A corporation or joint stock association organized under the laws of this Commonwealth, the United States or any other state, territory or foreign country or dependency.

"Dealer." Any person engaged in the retail sale of liquid fuels or fuels.

"Department." The Department of Revenue of the Commonwealth.

"Diesel fuel." Any liquid, other than liquid fuels, which is suitable for use as a fuel in a diesel-powered highway vehicle. The term includes kerosene.

"Distributor." Any person that:

(1) Produces, refines, prepares, blends, distills, manufactures or compounds liquid fuels or fuels in this Commonwealth for the person's use or for sale and delivery in this Commonwealth.

(2) Imports or causes to be imported from any other state or territory of the United States or from a foreign country liquid fuels or fuels for the person's use in this Commonwealth or for sale and delivery in and after reaching this Commonwealth, other than in the original package, receptacle or container.

(3) Imports or causes to be imported from any other state or territory of the United States liquid fuels or fuels for the person's use in this Commonwealth or for sale and delivery in this Commonwealth after they have come to rest

or storage in the other state or territory, whether or not in the original package, receptacle or container.

(4) Purchases or receives liquid fuels or fuels in the original package, receptacle or container in this Commonwealth for the person's use or for sale and delivery in this Commonwealth from any person who has imported them from a foreign country.

(5) Purchases or receives liquid fuels or fuels in the original package, receptacle or container in this Commonwealth for the person's use in this Commonwealth or for sale and delivery in this Commonwealth from any person who has imported them from any other state or territory of the United States if the liquid fuels or fuels have not, prior to purchase or receipt, come to rest or storage in this Commonwealth.

(6) Receives and uses or distributes liquid fuels or fuels in this Commonwealth on which the tax provided for in this chapter has not been previously paid.

(7) Owns or operates aircraft, aircraft engines or facilities for delivery of liquid fuels to aircraft or aircraft engines and elects, with the permission of the Secretary of Revenue, to qualify and obtain a permit as a distributor.

(8) Exports liquid fuels or fuels other than in the fuel supply tanks of motor vehicles.

"Dyed diesel fuel." Any liquid, other than liquid fuels, which is suitable for use as a fuel in a diesel-powered highway vehicle and which is dyed pursuant to Federal regulations issued under section 4082 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 4082) or which is a dyed fuel for purposes of section 6715 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 6715).

"Exempt entity." A person exempt under section 9004(e) (relating to imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions) from reporting and paying a tax on liquid fuels, fuels or alternative fuels imposed by this chapter.

"Export." Accountable liquid fuels or fuels delivered out of State by or for the seller constitutes an export by the seller. Accountable liquid fuels or fuels delivered out of State by or for the purchaser constitutes an export by the purchaser.

"Fuels." Includes diesel fuel and all combustible gases and liquids used for the generation of power in aircraft or aircraft engines or used in an internal combustion engine for the generation of power to propel vehicles on the public highways. The term does not include liquid fuels or dyed diesel fuel.

"Gallon equivalent basis." The amount of any alternative fuel as determined by the department to contain 114,500 BTU's. The rate of tax on the amount of each alternative fuel as determined by the department under the previous sentence shall be the current liquid fuels tax and oil company franchise tax applicable to one gallon of gasoline.

"Highway." Every way or place open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular travel.

"Import." Accountable liquid fuels or fuels delivered into this Commonwealth from out of State by or for the seller constitutes an import by the seller. Accountable liquid fuels or fuels delivered into this Commonwealth from out of State by or for the purchaser constitutes an import by the purchaser.

"Liquid fuels." All products derived from petroleum, natural gas, coal, coal tar, vegetable ferments and other oils. The term includes gasoline, naphtha, benzol, benzine or alcohols, either alone or when blended or compounded, which are

practically and commercially suitable for use in internal combustion engines for the generation of power or which are prepared, advertised, offered for sale or sold for use for that purpose. The term does not include kerosene, fuel oil, gas oil, diesel fuel, tractor fuel by whatever trade name or technical name known having an initial boiling point of not less than 200 degrees fahrenheit and of which not more than 95% has been recovered at 464 degrees fahrenheit (ASTM method D-86), liquified gases which would not exist as liquids at a temperature of 60 degrees fahrenheit and pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute or naphthas and benzols and solvents sold for use for industrial purposes.

"Magistrate." An officer of the minor judiciary. The term includes a magisterial district judge.

"Mass transportation systems." Persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and municipality authorities that transport persons on schedule over fixed routes and derive 90% of their intrastate scheduled revenue from scheduled operations within the county in which they have their principal place of business or with contiguous counties.

"Permit." A liquid fuels permit or a fuels permit.

"Person." Every natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation. Whenever used in any provision prescribing and imposing a fine or imprisonment, the terms firm, copartnership, association and corporation shall be subject to 18 Pa.C.S. § 307 (relating to liability of organizations and certain related persons). With respect only to the sale of alternative fuels, a Commonwealth agency and a political subdivision may be considered a "person." "Sale" and "sale and delivery." Includes the invoicing or billing of liquid fuels or fuels free of tax as provided in section 9005 (relating to taxpayer) from one distributor to another regardless of whether the purchasing distributor is an accommodation party for purposes of taking title or takes actual physical possession of the liquid fuels or fuels.

"Secretary." The Secretary of Revenue of the Commonwealth. (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. imd.; July 17, 2024, P.L.917, No.85, eff. Jan. 1, 2025) 2024 Amendment. Act 85 amended the defs. of "alternative fuel dealer-user" and "person" and added the def. of "exempt entity."

Amendment. Act 89 amended the def. of "average wholesale price." See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2004 Amendment. Act 207 amended the def. of "magistrate." See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law. Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 21(d) of Act 3 of 1997 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to computation of "cents-per-gallon equivalent basis." Cross References. Section 9002 is referred to in section 9602 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3582 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3582
Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A child under 12 years of age may not operate an EPAMD unless the person is wearing a pedalcycle helmet meeting the requirements of section 3510 (relating to pedalcycle helmets for certain persons).

(b) Waiver of fine.--If a person receives a citation issued by the proper authority for violation of subsection (a), a magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge shall dismiss the charges if the person prior to or at the person's hearing

displays evidence of acquisition of a helmet meeting the standards prescribed in subsection (a) to the magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge. Sufficient evidence shall include a receipt mailed to the appropriate court officer which evidences purchase or transfer of such a helmet from another helmet owner, evidenced by a notarized letter.

(c) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to a child under 12 years of age who can produce a statement from the family's church authorities attesting that it is against the tenets of the family's religion to wear a helmet.

(d) Civil actions.--In no event shall a violation or alleged violation of subsection (a) be used as evidence in a trial of any civil action, nor shall any jury in a civil action be instructed that any conduct did constitute or could be interpreted by the jury to constitute a violation of subsection

(a), nor shall failure to use a pedalcycle helmet be considered as contributory negligence, nor shall failure to use a pedalcycle helmet be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action.

(e) Penalty.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any violation of subsection (a) is punishable by a fine, including all penalties, assessments and court costs imposed on the convicted person, not to exceed $25. The parent or legal guardian having control or custody of a child under 12 years of age whose conduct violates this section shall be jointly and severally liable with the person for the amount of the fine imposed.

(f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the term "wearing a pedalcycle helmet" means having a pedalcycle helmet of good fit fastened securely upon the head with the helmet straps. (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. Act 207 amended subsec. (b). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1513 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1513
Duplicate and substitute drivers' licenses and learners' permits.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If a learner's permit or driver's license issued under the provisions of this chapter is mutilated, lost, stolen, destroyed or becomes illegible, the person to whom it was issued, upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the department that the license or permit has been mutilated, lost, stolen, destroyed, or has become illegible, shall obtain a duplicate or substitute license or permit upon payment of the required fee.

(b) Return of original.--If a duplicate or substitute learner's permit or driver's license has been issued, any person who finds or otherwise obtains possession of the original shall return the original to the department.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1379 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1379
Suspension of registration upon sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class.
Status: in_force

(a) Suspension of registration.--The department shall suspend the registration of a vehicle upon the notification from the parking authority that the owner or registrant of the vehicle has failed to respond, failed to pay or defaulted in the payment of six or more tickets or citations issued for parking violations in cities of the first class.

(b) Notice to the department.--No sooner than 30 days after mailing the notice provided under subsection (b.1), the parking authority shall notify the department electronically in a format prescribed by the department whenever an owner or registrant fails to respond, fails to pay or defaults in payment of six or more tickets or citations issued for parking violations. When a notice has been provided under this subsection and all of the tickets and citations are subsequently paid, dismissed, reversed on appeal or canceled, the parking authority shall notify the department electronically in a format prescribed by the department of the disposition of the tickets and shall

provide the owner or registrant with a release from the suspension.

(b.1) Notice by the parking authority.--Prior to notifying the department under subsection (b), the parking authority shall provide the owner or registrant written notice by first class mail of its intent to seek suspension of the vehicle registration pursuant to this section.

(c) Period of suspension.--A suspension under subsection

(a) shall continue until the department receives notice from the parking authority that all of the tickets and citations are paid, dismissed, reversed on appeal or canceled or the defendant enters into an agreement to make installment payments for the fines and penalties imposed, provided that the suspension may be reimposed by the department if the defendant fails to make regular installment payments and pays the fee prescribed in section 1960 (relating to reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration).

(d) Additional suspension.--The department shall impose an additional period of registration suspension if, subsequent to the issuance of a suspension under subsection (a) but prior to the restoration of the registration, the department is notified by the parking authority that the owner or registrant has failed to respond, failed to pay or defaulted in the payment of an additional ticket or citation issued for a parking violation.

(e) Three-year limitation.--No suspension may be imposed based upon a parking violation more than three years after the commission of the violation.

(f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "parking authority" means a parking authority in a city of the first class known as the Philadelphia Parking Authority. (July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50; July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113, eff. imd.) 2006 Amendment. Act 113 amended subsec. (b.1). 2005 Amendment. Act 50 added section 1379. Section 13(3) of Act 50 provided that section 1379 shall take effect in nine months or 60 days after publication of notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin required under section 12 of Act 50, whichever is earlier. See sections 11 and 12 of Act 50 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to agreement and publication in Pennsylvania Bulletin. Cross References. Section 1379 is referred to in sections 1376, 1960 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9004.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9004.1
Political subdivision and volunteer service use of tax-free motor fuels.
Status: in_force

(a) Limitations.--An exempt entity:

(1) May not be a distributor.

(2) May use tax-free motor fuels only for its own official business purposes.

(3) May not sell or deliver tax-free motor fuels to any other person or exempt entity.

(4) May purchase and take delivery of tax-free motor fuels only from a distributor.

(5) Shall cooperate with the department during an investigation or audit related to the use, sale or delivery of tax-free motor fuels provided for in this chapter.

(b) Penalty.--An exempt entity that improperly uses, sells or delivers tax-free motor fuels shall:

(1) Pay the tax imposed under section 9004(b) (relating to imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions).

(2) Pay an additional penalty equal to 100% of the tax imposed under section 9004(b).

(3) Be subject to any other penalty, summary offense or misdemeanor that may be imposed upon distributors who violate the provisions of this chapter.

(c) Exempt entity use of commingled tax-free motor fuels.--An exempt entity may withdraw tax-free motor fuels from a bulk storage tank containing only commingled tax-free motor fuels if the following apply:

(1) The bulk storage tank is located on property owned by one of the exempt entities that owns tax-free motor fuels placed into the tank and the exempt entity owning the property is the owner of the bulk storage tank.

(2) Each exempt entity commingling tax-free motor fuels in the bulk storage tank contracts separately with a distributor for purchase and delivery of tax-free motor fuels placed into the tank.

(3) Each exempt entity owning tax-free motor fuels in the bulk storage tank enters into an agreement with the exempt entity that owns the bulk storage tank and the agreement includes provisions pertaining to:

(i) purchase from distributors of tax-free motor fuels placed into the bulk storage tank;

(ii) method of delivery of tax-free motor fuels into the bulk storage tank;

(iii) controls and security procedures for the removal of tax-free motor fuels from the bulk storage tank by the volunteer service;

(iv) storage of tax-free motor fuels in the bulk storage tank;

(v) removal of tax-free motor fuels from the bulk storage tank;

(vi) compliance with all of the recordkeeping requirements for liquid fuels and fuels as provided under this chapter; and

(vii) acknowledgment of joint and several liability for loss, misuse or undocumented withdrawals of tax-free motor fuels from the bulk storage tank.

(4) The exempt entity does not withdraw from the bulk storage tank any amount of commingled tax-free motor fuels for which the exempt entity has not previously paid a distributor to deliver into the tank, except as provided for volunteer services under subsection (d).

(5) Tax-paid motor fuels are not placed into a bulk storage tank containing commingled tax-free motor fuels.

(6) Only exempt entities may own tax-free motor fuels placed into or removed from the bulk storage tank containing commingled tax-free motor fuels.

(7) All of the recordkeeping compliance provisions of this chapter are satisfied by each entity owning commingled tax-free motor fuels in the bulk storage tank.

(d) Conditions on use of motor fuels transferred to volunteer services from political subdivisions.--A volunteer service may use tax-free motor fuels transferred to the

volunteer service from a political subdivision if the following apply:

(1) The political subdivision's bulk storage tank from which the volunteer service removes tax-free motor fuels contains only tax-free motor fuels that are either owned exclusively by the political subdivision or owned by both the political subdivision and one or more volunteer services pursuant to a valid commingling agreement as provided for under subsection (c)(3).

(2) The volunteer service provides services to the political subdivision and the residents of the political subdivision.

(3) The volunteer service takes delivery of the motor fuel directly from a bulk storage tank owned by the political subdivision.

(4) Tax-free motor fuels withdrawn from the political subdivision's bulk storage tank by a volunteer service must be placed directly into the vehicle propulsion tank of a vehicle owned and operated by the volunteer service.

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

"Exempt entity." A political subdivision or volunteer service in accordance with section 9004(e).

"Motor fuels." Liquid fuels or fuels. The term does not include alternative fuels.

"Political subdivision." A county, city, borough, incorporated town, township, school district, vocational school district or county institution district.

"Tax-free motor fuels." Motor fuels upon which the oil company franchise tax under 9004(b) has not been imposed.

"Volunteer service." A volunteer fire company, volunteer ambulance service or volunteer rescue squad. (Nov. 25, 2020, P.L.1242, No.129, eff. imd.) 2020 Amendment. Act 129 added section 9004.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8914.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 89 / Section 8914.1
Security wall pilot project.
Status: in_force

The commission shall construct, maintain and assess the long-term effectiveness of a security wall pilot project from a point at or near milepost 1.0 on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to a point at or near milepost 1.8. Such pilot project shall encompass the southbound lanes of the Northeast Extension between said mileposts. The commission shall commence the design and construction of the security wall pilot project authorized by this section immediately upon transfer of funds by the department. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 180 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4581 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4581
Restraint systems.
Status: in_force

(a) Occupant protection.--

(1)

(i) Except as provided under subparagraph (ii), any person who is operating a passenger car, Class I truck, Class II truck, classic motor vehicle, antique motor vehicle or motor home and who transports a child under four years of age anywhere in the motor vehicle, including the cargo area, shall fasten such child securely in a child passenger restraint system, as provided in subsection (d).

(ii) Any person who is operating a passenger car, Class I truck, Class II truck, classic motor vehicle, antique motor vehicle or motor home and who transports a child under two years of age anywhere in the motor vehicle shall fasten such child securely in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system, to be used until the child outgrows the maximum weight and height limits designated by the manufacturer, as provided in subsection

(d).

(iii) This paragraph shall apply to all persons while they are operators of motor vehicles where a seating position is available which is equipped with a seat safety belt or other means to secure the systems or where the seating position was originally equipped with seat safety belts.

(1.1) Any person who is operating a passenger car, Class I truck, Class II truck, classic motor vehicle, antique motor vehicle or motor home and who transports a child four years of age or older but under eight years of age anywhere in the motor vehicle, including the cargo area, shall fasten such child securely in a fastened safety seat belt system and in an appropriately fitting child booster seat, as provided in subsection (d). This paragraph shall apply to all persons while they are operators of motor vehicles where a seating position is available which is equipped with a seat safety belt or other means to secure the systems or where the seating position was originally equipped with seat safety belts.

(2)

(i) The driver of a passenger car, Class I truck, Class II truck or motor home operated in this Commonwealth shall:

(A) if under 18 years of age, be secured in a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system; and

(B) secure or cause to be secured in a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt every vehicle occupant eight years of age or older but under 18 years of age.

(ii) Except for children under 18 years of age and except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (1.1) and subparagraph (i):

(A) Each driver and front seat occupant of a passenger car, Class I truck, Class II truck, classic motor vehicle, antique motor vehicle or motor home operated in this Commonwealth shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system.

(B) Each driver, front seat occupant and back seat occupant of a vehicle operated as provided under section 4107(b.2) (relating to unlawful activities) in this Commonwealth shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system.

(iii) This paragraph shall not apply to:

(A) A driver or front seat occupant of any vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966.

(B) A driver or front seat occupant who possesses a written verification from a physician that he is unable to wear a safety seat belt system for physical or medical reasons, or from a psychiatrist or other specialist qualified to make an informed judgment that he is unable to wear a safety seat belt system for psychological reasons.

(C) A rural letter carrier while operating any motor vehicle during the performance of his duties as a United States postal service rural letter carrier only between the first and last delivery points.

(D) A driver who makes frequent stops and is traveling less than 15 miles per hour for the purpose of delivering goods or services while in the performance of his duties and only between the first and last delivery points.

(iv) A violation of this paragraph shall not be subject to the assessment of any points under section 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points).

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1503(c)(2.1) (relating to persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license), a driver who is under 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle in which the number of passengers exceeds the number of available safety seat belts in the vehicle.

(b) Offense.--Anyone who fails to comply with the provisions of subsection (a)(1) or (1.1) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $75. The court imposing and collecting any such fines shall transfer the fines thus collected to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Child Passenger Restraint Fund, pursuant to section 4582 (relating to Child Passenger Restraint Fund). Anyone who violates subsection (a)(2) or (3) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $10. No person shall be convicted of a violation of subsection

(a)(2)(ii) 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)(2) or (3). Conviction under this subsection shall not constitute a moving violation.

(c) Waiver of fine.--If a person receives a citation issued by the proper authority for violation of subsection (a)(1) or

(1.1), a magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge shall dismiss the charges if the person prior to or at the person's hearing displays evidence of acquisition of a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat to such magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge. Sufficient evidence shall

include a receipt mailed to the appropriate court officer which evidences purchase, rental, transferal from another child seat owner (evidenced by notarized letter) or bailment from a bona fide loaner program of a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat.

(d) Standards.--

(1) A child passenger restraint system shall be used as designated by the manufacturer of the system in motor vehicles equipped with seat safety belts and shall meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (49 C.F.R. § 571.213).

(2) A child booster seat shall be used as designated by the manufacturer of the system in motor vehicles equipped with seat safety belts and shall meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (49 CFR § 571.213) that is designed to elevate a child to properly sit in a federally approved safety seat belt system.

(e) Civil actions.--In no event shall a violation or alleged violation of this subchapter be used as evidence in a trial of any civil action; nor shall any jury in a civil action be instructed that any conduct did constitute or could be interpreted by them to constitute a violation of this subchapter; nor shall failure to use a child passenger restraint system, child booster seat or safety seat belt system be considered as contributory negligence nor shall failure to use such a system be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action; nor shall this subchapter impose any legal obligation upon or impute any civil liability whatsoever to an owner, employer, manufacturer, dealer or person engaged in the business of renting or leasing vehicles to the public to equip a vehicle with a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat or to have such child passenger restraint system or child booster seat available whenever their vehicle may be used to transport a child.

(f) Criminal proceedings.--The requirements of this subchapter or evidence of a violation of this subchapter are not admissible as evidence in a criminal proceeding except in a proceeding for a violation of this subchapter. No criminal proceeding for the crime of homicide by vehicle shall be brought on the basis of noncompliance with this subchapter.

(g) Exemptions.--Exemptions will be allowed if it is determined, according to the rules and regulations of the department, that the use of a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat would be impractical for physical reasons including, but not limited to, medical reasons or size of the child.

(h) Insurance.--An insurer may not charge an insured who has been convicted of a violation of this section a higher premium for a policy of insurance in whole or in part by reason of that conviction. (Nov. 23, 1987, P.L.399, No.82, eff. imd.; June 22, 1993, P.L.101, No.22, eff. 60 days; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days; Oct. 25, 2011, P.L.334, No.81, eff. 60 days; June 13, 2016, P.L.336, No.43, eff. 60 days; July 15, 2024, P.L.742, No.61, eff. 60 days) 2024 Amendment. Act 61 amended subsec. (a)(2)(ii). Section 3 of Act 61 provided that any regulations or parts of regulations that are inconsistent with Act 61 are abrogated to the extent of the inconsistency. 2016 Amendment. Act 43 amended subsec. (a)(1), (1.1) and

(2)(i). See section 3 of Act 43 in the appendix to this title

for special provisions relating to duties of law enforcement officials. 2011 Amendment. Act 81 amended subsecs. (a) and (b). 2004 Amendment. Act 207 amended subsec. (c). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law. 1987 Amendment. See sections 8, 9 and 10 of Act 82 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to compatibility with Federal safety standards, seat belt educational program and seat belt oral hazard warnings. Cross References. Section 4581 is referred to in sections 3527, 3594, 4107, 4582, 4586 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7715.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7715.1
Snowmobile or ATV purchased from dealer.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If a snowmobile or ATV is purchased from a dealer, the dealer shall mail or deliver to the department an application for a registration certificate or limited registration certificate, an application for certificate of title, any other required forms and the required fees within 15 days of the date of purchase.

(b) Penalty.--A dealer who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to

pay a fine of $300 and costs of prosecution or to be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. In addition, if a dealer violates subsection (a), the department may suspend or revoke the registration issued under section 7711 (relating to registration of dealers). (June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days) 2001 Amendment. Act 68 added section 7715.1. Cross References. Section 7715.1 is referred to in section 7712.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3708 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3708
Unauthorized driving over fire hose.
Status: in_force

No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any highway, private road or driveway, for use at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of a fire department officer, a police officer or other appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic at the scene.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6303 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6303
Rights and liabilities of minors.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any person over the age of 16 years charged with the violation of any provisions of this title constituting a summary offense shall have all the rights of an adult and may be prosecuted under the provisions of this title in the same manner as an adult.

(b) Exception.--No person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for a violation of any provisions of this title constituting a summary offense committed while the person was under the age of 18 years. (Nov. 29, 2004, P.L.1369, No.177, eff. imd.) Cross References. Section 6303 is referred to in section 6322 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3335 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3335
Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Any stop or turn signal shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b).

(b) Required signals by signal lamps.--Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, signal lamps when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of the motor vehicle exceeds 24 inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load exceeds 14 feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle and to any combination of vehicles.

(c) Exception.--This section does not apply to a motor vehicle registered as an antique or classic vehicle which was not originally equipped with signal lamps. Cross References. Section 3335 is referred to in section 3334 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1721 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1721
Statute of limitations.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If benefits have not been paid, an action for first party benefits shall be commenced within four years from the date of the accident giving rise to the claim. If first party benefits have been paid, an action for further benefits shall be commenced within four years from the date of the last payment.

(b) Minors.--For minors entitled to benefits described in section 1711 (relating to required benefits) or 1712 (relating to availability of benefits), an action for benefits shall be commenced within four years from the date on which the injured minor attains 18 years of age.

(c) Definition.--As used in this section the term "further benefits" means expenses incurred not earlier than four years preceding the date an action is commenced. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984)
75 Pa.C.S. § 6503.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6503.1
Habitual offenders.
Status: in_force

A habitual offender under section 1542 (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license) who drives a motor vehicle on any highway or trafficway of this Commonwealth while the habitual offender's operating privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled commits a misdemeanor of the second degree. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6503.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1550 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1550
Judicial review.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Any person who has been denied a driver's license, whose driver's license has been canceled, whose commercial driver's license designation has been removed or whose operating privilege has been recalled, suspended, revoked or disqualified by the department 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 appellant shall serve a copy of the petition for appeal, together with a copy of the notice of the action from which the appeal has been taken, upon the department's legal office.

(b) Supersedeas.--

(1)

(i) Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii) and

(iii), filing and service of a petition for appeal from a suspension or revocation shall operate as a supersedeas until final determination of the matter by the court vested with the jurisdiction of such appeals.

(ii) The filing and service of a petition for appeal from denial, recall, suspension or cancellation of a driver's license or from removal of the commercial driver's license designation under section 1503 (relating to persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license), 1504 (relating to classes of licenses), 1509 (relating to qualifications for school bus driver endorsement), 1514 (relating to expiration and renewal of drivers' licenses), 1519 (relating to determination of incompetency), 1572 (relating to cancellation of driver's license) or 1609.3 (relating to noncompliance with certification requirements) shall not act as a supersedeas unless ordered by the court after a hearing attended by the petitioner.

(iii) Further review by another court shall not operate as a supersedeas unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.

(2) In the case of a disqualification of the commercial operating privilege, the driver may petition to the court of common pleas of his county of residence, which court may grant a supersedeas ex parte upon a showing of reasonable likelihood of successful prosecution of the appeal.

(c) Proceedings of court.--The court shall set the matter for hearing upon 60 days' written notice to the department and determine whether:

(1) the petitioner's driver's license should be denied or canceled;

(2) the petitioner's operating privilege should be suspended, revoked or recalled; or

(3) the petitioner's endorsement or commercial driver's license designation should be removed.

(d) Documentation.--

(1) In any proceeding under this section, documents received by the department from the courts or administrative bodies of other states or the Federal Government shall be admissible into evidence to support the department's case. In addition, the department may treat the received documents as documents of the department and use any of the methods of storage permitted under the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 6109 (relating to photographic copies of business and public records) and may reproduce such documents in accordance with the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 6103 (relating to proof of official records). In addition, if the department receives information from courts or administrative bodies of other states or the Federal Government by means of electronic transmission, it may certify that it has received the information by means of electronic transmission and that certification shall be prima facie proof of the adjudication and facts contained in such an electronic transmission.

(2) In any proceeding under this section, documents received by the department from any other court or from an insurance company shall be admissible into evidence to support the department's case. In addition, if the department receives information from a court by means of electronic transmission or from an insurance company which is complying with its obligation under Subchapter H of Chapter 17 (relating to proof of financial responsibility) by means of electronic transmission, it may certify that it has received the information by means of electronic transmission, and that certification shall be prima facie proof of the adjudication and facts contained in such an electronic transmission. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; June 28, 1993, P.L.137, No.33, eff. July 1, 1993; July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. 60 days; Feb. 10, 1994, P.L.20, No.3, eff. 60 days; Oct. 7, 1996, P.L.688, No.118, eff. 60 days; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 180 days; Jan. 27, 2012, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. imd.)

Amendment. Act 89 reenacted subsec. (d)(2). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

Amendment . Act 1 amended subsecs. (a), (b)(1)(ii) and (c). 1996 Amendment. Act 118 amended subsecs. (a), (b) and (c). 1994 Amendment. Act 3 added subsec. (d). The amendment by Act 3 is identical to the amendments by Acts 33 and 58 of 1993 and therefore the text has been merged. See section 8 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to savings provision. 1993 Amendment. See section 12 of Act 58 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to savings provision. Cross References. Section 1550 is referred to in sections 102, 1519, 1551, 1553, 1554, 1556, 1786, 3753 of this title; section 4355 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); section 933 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7721 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7721
Operation on streets and highways.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV on any street or highway which is not designated and posted as a snowmobile or an ATV road by the governmental agency having jurisdiction.

(b) Emergency and bridge crossings.--A snowmobile or an ATV may be operated on highways and streets:

(1) During periods of emergency when so declared by a policy agency having jurisdiction.

(2) When necessary to cross a bridge or culvert.

(c) Crossing street or highway.--A snowmobile or an ATV may make a direct crossing of a street or highway upon compliance with the following requirements:

(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.

(2) The snowmobile or ATV is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main-traveled way of the highway.

(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard.

(4) In crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such highway with another public street or highway. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 9609 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9609
Average consumption.
Status: in_force

In the absence of adequate records or other evidence satisfactory to the department showing the number of miles operated by a motor carrier's qualified motor vehicles per gallon of motor fuel, any such qualified motor vehicle shall be deemed to have consumed one gallon of motor fuel for each four miles operated. (June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996)
75 Pa.C.S. § 6113 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6113
Control of public travel on private property by owner.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent the owner of real property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of the owner, and not as a matter of right, from prohibiting such use, or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those specified in this title, or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such owner.

(b) Enforcement.--The owner of real property which is ten contiguous acres or more in size may request the local authority to enforce the observance of speed limits and traffic-control devices on his property, providing the property has been posted in accordance with departmental regulations. (June 30, 1984, P.L.473, No.99, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 9620 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9620
Appropriation and allocation of proceeds.
Status: in_force

The funds deposited in the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account within the Motor License Fund are hereby annually appropriated out of the account upon authorization by the Governor, for expenditure on bridge rehabilitation, replacement and removal projects pursuant to the act of December 8, 1982 (P.L.848, No.235), known as the Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983, in accordance with the following priorities:

(1) The first priority is to the Treasury Department for deposit into the Capital Debt Fund for the payment of debt service on general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth which may be issued from time to time to fund any project described in the Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983.

(2) The second priority is to the Department of Transportation in the event excess funds are available after the annual debt service requirements have been satisfied for:

(i) The non-Federal share of bridge rehabilitation, replacement and removal projects on State-owned bridges and bridges of undetermined ownership on State highways.

(ii) Grants to counties or municipalities to fund up to 80% of the non-Federal share of bridge rehabilitation, replacement and removal projects on county-owned or municipal-owned bridges, and bridges of undetermined ownership on county or municipal highways. The balance of the costs for these bridge projects shall be funded by the respective county or municipality or by private funds.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1511 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1511
Carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Every licensee shall possess a driver's license issued to the licensee at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shall exhibit the license upon demand by a police officer, and when requested by the police officer the licensee shall write the licensee's name in the presence of the officer in order to provide identity.

(b) Production to avoid penalty.--No person shall be convicted of violating this section or section 1501(a) (relating to drivers required to be licensed) if the person:

(1) produces at the headquarters of the police officer who demanded to see the person's license, within 15 days of the demand, a driver's license valid in this Commonwealth at the time of the demand; or

(2) if a citation has been filed, produces at the office of the issuing authority, within 15 days of the filing of the citation, a driver's license valid in this Commonwealth on the date of the citation. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (b).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4981 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4981
Weighing and measurement of vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Authority of police officers and qualified department employees.--A police officer or qualified department employee is authorized to require the driver of a vehicle or combination to stop and submit the vehicle or combination to be measured and weighed. Weighing may be done by using either portable or stationary scales, provided that when portable scales more than one inch in height are used, sufficient ramp blocks shall be made available to allow the vehicle or combination to mount the scales safely. The weighing shall be conducted by qualified personnel who have been trained in the use of weighing equipment in a training program approved by an agency of the Commonwealth. The personnel performing the weighing on all highways and interstates in this Commonwealth shall inform the drivers of the vehicle of the right to readjust or rearrange the load under section 4982(c) (relating to reducing or readjusting loads of vehicles). The driver or owner, if present, of a vehicle or combination may, at the time of weighing, witness in an orderly fashion the weighing procedure. If the driver wishes to witness the procedure from outside the cab of the vehicle, he shall be required to turn off the engine, put the transmission in gear and set the emergency brake before leaving the cab. A police officer or qualified department employee may require that a vehicle or combination be driven to the nearest stationary scales if the scales are within two miles.

(b) Scales on freeways.--The Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania State Police, shall operate on freeways at points which it deems necessary scales and other equipment for detecting violations of the size and weight limitations prescribed by this chapter. The department may also contract with persons or local authorities to use their scales.

(c) Tolerance when weighing axles.--A 3% tolerance per axle shall be permitted when a vehicle is weighed on stationary or portable scales. This tolerance shall not apply on any interstate highway to vehicles weighed on stationary scales.

(d) Reweighing at request of driver or owner.--Whenever scales operated by other than the department indicate that a vehicle, wheel, axle or pair of axles is overweight, the driver or owner may elect to have the vehicle reweighed on the nearest available scales which have been certified by the Department of Agriculture. The lower reading of the two scales shall determine whether charges shall be filed under this section.

(e) Certification of accuracy of portable scales.--

(1) Portable scales shall be calibrated for the purpose of certification of accuracy by the Department of General Services. A certificate from the Department of General Services showing that portable scales were calibrated and found to be accurate shall be competent and prima facie evidence of those facts in every proceeding in which a violation of this chapter is charged.

(2) Portable scales shall be calibrated as follows:

(i) Annually.

(ii) Following any event that could affect the accuracy of the portable scale or following repairs or failures. If a portable scale is calibrated under this subparagraph, the portable scale shall not need to be calibrated for a period of one year.

(f) Certification of qualified personnel.--The competency of a witness to testify concerning the weighing of a vehicle may be established by a certificate from an agency of the Commonwealth showing that the person was trained in the use of weighing equipment in a training program approved by a Commonwealth agency. This certification shall be admissible as competent and prima facie evidence that the person is qualified and trained in the use of weighing equipment in such a training program. (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.791, No.147, eff. imd.; June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; June 19, 1985, P.L.49, No.20, eff. 60 days; July 8, 1986, P.L.432, No.90, eff. 60 days; Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; Feb. 10, 1994, P.L.10, No.2, eff. imd.; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 90 days) 2010 Amendment. Act 81 amended subsec. (e). The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law. 2001 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsecs. (a) and (e). 1994 Amendment. Act 2 amended subsecs. (a) and (e) and added subsec. (f). 1986 Amendment. Act 166 amended subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 4981 is referred to in sections 4102, 4982 of this title; section 4150 of Title 3 (Agriculture).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1755 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1755
Coordination of benefits.
Status: in_force

(a) Workers' compensation.--All benefits (less reasonably incurred collection costs) that an eligible claimant receives or is entitled to receive from workers' compensation and from any other like source under local, state or Federal law shall be subtracted from any benefits available in section 1753 (relating to benefits available) unless the law authorizing or providing for those benefits makes them excess or secondary to the benefits in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) Accident and health benefits.--All benefits an eligible claimant receives or is entitled to receive as a result of injury from any available source of accident and health benefits shall be subtracted from those benefits available in section 1753. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984)
75 Pa.C.S. § 7706 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7706
Restricted accounts.
Status: in_force

(a) Deposit and use of moneys.--

(1) The ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account are established in the State Treasury. The department shall deposit the following into the appropriate restricted account:

(i) all moneys received from the registration of and issuance of certificates of title for snowmobiles and ATV's and from the issuance of vintage snowmobile permits;

(ii) all revenue from the sale of any publications or services relating to snowmobiles and ATV's;

(iii) all fines, penalties, fees and costs assessed and collected as a result of enforcement activities conducted by the department's law enforcement personnel under this chapter related to violations attributed to ATV's shall be deposited in the ATV Management Restricted Account;

(iv) all fines, penalties, fees and costs assessed and collected as a result of enforcement activities

conducted by the department's law enforcement personnel under this chapter related to violations attributed to snowmobiles shall be deposited in the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account; and

(v) all refunds of gas taxes generated under section 9017(d.1) (relating to refunds) shall be deposited in the two restricted accounts on a proportional basis of the activity that generated those taxes.

(2) The department shall draw moneys from the respective restricted accounts for use in performing any activities necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, 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. All moneys deposited in these accounts shall remain in them to be used as specified in this section. With the exception of trails used by both snowmobiles and ATV's, under no circumstances shall the department expend any moneys from the accounts except for the activity that generated those accounts.

(3) The provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 3573(b)(2) (relating to municipal corporation portion of fines, etc.) notwithstanding, when prosecution under this chapter is the result of local police action, all fines, penalties, fees and costs assessed as a result of such prosecution shall be payable to the municipal corporation under which the local police are organized.

(b) Grant-in-aid.--The department shall, upon written application and subsequent approval, grant money from the restricted accounts:

(1) To municipalities, profit and nonprofit organizations in connection with snowmobile and ATV use on lands not owned by the Commonwealth for the following:

(i) Plans, specifications and engineering surveys.

(ii) Fees and costs related to the preparation or performance of right-of-way lease agreements.

(iii) Land acquisition.

(iv) Construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of trails and other facilities for snowmobiles and ATV's.

(2) To municipalities and profit and nonprofit organizations for equipment, training and education activities relating to snowmobile and ATV use.

(3) To profit and nonprofit organizations for the maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of snowmobile and ATV trails on land owned by the Commonwealth.

(b.1) Regulations.--No later than 60 days from the effective date of this subsection, the department shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of subsection

(b). The department shall promulgate the regulations in a manner that is separate from regulations pertaining to any other grant program administered by the department. The department's regulations shall include a semiannual approval grant process.

(c) Audit of moneys.--The restricted accounts shall be audited every two years. Copies of the audit shall be provided to the Snowmobile and ATV Advisory Committee, the Appropriations Committee of the Senate and the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives. Copies shall also be posted and maintained on the department's publicly accessible Internet website.

(d) Annual report.--An annual report on income and expenditures from the restricted accounts shall be posted and maintained on the department's publicly accessible Internet

website and provided to the Appropriations Committee of the Senate and the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives.

(e) Definition.--For purposes of this section, "all-terrain vehicle" or "ATV" shall also include any self-propelled vehicle which is manufactured for sale or operation primarily on off-highway trails or off-highway competition and only incidentally operated on public highways. This term shall not include a snowmobile or other self-propelled vehicles manufactured for off-highway use exclusively designed for travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners and supported in whole or in part by one or more skis, belts or cleats which utilize an endless belt tread. (June 29, 1979, P.L.56, No.24, eff. July 1, 1979; July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 60 days; Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1000, No.113, eff. 120 days; July 20, 2016, P.L.837, No.97, eff. 60 days) 2016 Amendment. See section 3 of Act 97 of 2016 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to use of accounts. Cross References. Section 7706 is referred to in section 9017 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3551 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3551
Compliance with bridge and railroad warning signals.
Status: in_force

(a) Bridges.--No pedestrian shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach to any bridge beyond the bridge signal, gate or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.

(b) Railroad crossings.--No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

(c) Penalty.--A violation of this section constitutes a summary offense punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $150. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)

1998 Amendment. Act 151 added subsec. (c).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1307 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1307
Period of registration.
Status: in_force

(a) Staggered renewal system to be established.--The department shall establish a system of staggered registration renewal in a manner that an approximately equal number of registrations will expire every month throughout the year. In order to implement and maintain the staggered registration system, the department may prorate annual registration fees over registration periods of from 6 to 18 months.

(a.1) Seasonal registration.--Upon application on a form prescribed by the department, the owner or lessee of a passenger car, recreational motor vehicle, motorcycle, truck or farm vehicle which does not have a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds may register the vehicle with the department for a period of successive months of less than one year. The applicant shall specify the period of months during which the vehicle shall be registered. Except when the department initially converts a currently valid annual registration to a seasonal registration, the annual fee prescribed for the vehicle by Chapter 19 (relating to fees) shall be paid in full by the applicant regardless of the number of months chosen for registration by the applicant. Upon receipt of the appropriate fee and the properly completed form, including all information required by this chapter, the department shall issue a seasonal registration that shall expire on the last day of the expiration month chosen by the registrant. No insurer of a vehicle belonging to any owner or lessee who obtains a seasonal registration and who applies for or receives a reduced automobile insurance premium on account thereof shall be required to provide any contractual coverage, whether in the form of the provision of a defense or the payment of first-party or third-party benefits or otherwise, to the owner or lessee in connection with any event occurring during that part of the year in which the vehicle is not registered; and such owner or lessee shall be treated for all purposes, including, without limitation, ascertaining rights to stack coverages and to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, as a person who does not own that vehicle and has no duty to carry financial responsibility on it for that part of the year.

(b) New registration.--A new registration is effective on the date of issuance of a registration card by the department or the date of issuance of a temporary registration card by an authorized agent of the department under section 1310 (relating to temporary registration cards).

(c) Renewal of registration.--A renewed registration shall be effective on issuance by the department of a renewed registration card.

(d) Expiration of registration.--A registration shall expire on the last day of the month designated on the registration card.

(e) Antique, classic and collectible vehicles.--Antique, classic and collectible motor vehicle registrations shall expire upon the salvaging, scrapping or transfer of ownership of the vehicle, except that if the transfer is between spouses or between parent and child the registration may be transferred upon payment of a transfer fee.

(f) Optional permanent trailer registration.--Except as set forth in section 1920(c) (relating to trailers), the registration of trailers permanently registered as provided in section 1920(c) shall expire upon salvaging of the vehicle or transfer of ownership.

(g) Election.--Upon application on a form prescribed by the department, the owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle registered under the International Registration Plan and a motor vehicle with a seasonal registration or a circus or carnival plate, may elect to pay an annual registration fee for a two-year period. The fee shall be two times the amount of the registration fee otherwise payable for the motor vehicle under this title. (May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1771, No.229, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days) 2014 Amendment. Act 109 amended subsec. (a.1). 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (f) and added subsec.

(g), effective January 1, 2014, as to subsec. (f) and December 31, 2016, as to subsec. (g). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2004 Amendment. Act 229 amended subsec. (a). 1995 Amendment. Act 75 amended subsec. (e). 1982 Amendment. Act 129 amended subsecs. (a) and (c). Cross References. Section 1307 is referred to in sections 1786, 9024 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4310 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 43 / Section 4310
Motorcycle lighting.
Status: in_force

Auxiliary lighting may be added to a motorcycle to protect the driver, including blue dot illumination, standard bulb running lights and light-emitting diode (LED) pods and strips. (June 29, 2006, P.L.205, No.50, eff. 60 days)

2006 Amendment. Act 50 added section 4310.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4702 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4702
Requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Annual safety inspection.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the department shall establish a system of annual safety inspection of vehicles, including emergency vehicles, farm vehicles with a gross weight or gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 17,000 pounds for which a Type D biennial certificate of exemption has been issued and private noncommercial vehicles used to transport students.

(b) Semiannual safety inspection of certain vehicles.--The following vehicles shall be subject to semiannual safety inspection:

(1) School buses.

(2) Vehicles which are:

(i) under contract with or owned by a school district or private or parochial school, including vehicles having chartered group and party rights under the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and

(ii) used to transport school students.

(3) Passenger vans used to transport persons for hire or owned by a commercial enterprise and used for the transportation of employees to or from their place of employment.

(4) (Deleted by amendment).

(5) (Deleted by amendment).

(6) Mass transit vehicles.

(7) (Deleted by amendment).

(c) Safety inspection criteria for street rods.--The department, after consultation with the National Street Rod Association and other interested groups, shall prescribe special inspection criteria for vehicles registered as street rods. Vehicles registered as street rods will not be required to be equipped with bumpers, fenders or engine coverage as originally manufactured. If the hood, top and sides, or both, are removed from the vehicle, the engine fan must be enclosed with a shroud

designed to protect the fan from accidental contact from the outside.

(c.1) Safety inspection criteria for collectible motor vehicles.--The department shall prescribe special inspection criteria for vehicles registered as collectible motor vehicles.

(c.2) Safety inspection criteria for highly automated vehicles.--The standards established by the department under subsection (a) shall apply to highly automated vehicles only in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 4103(f) (relating to promulgation of vehicle equipment standards).

(d) Extension of inspection period.--The department may extend the time for any of the inspections required by this chapter for not more than 30 days due to weather conditions or other causes which render compliance with the provisions of this chapter within the prescribed time difficult or impossible.

(e) Prohibition on centralized inspection.--The department shall not require or direct the use of a centralized safety inspection program for purposes of performing vehicle safety inspections.

(f) Emission inspection.--Subject vehicles operated in this Commonwealth must be emission inspected as provided in section 4706 (relating to prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program).

(g) Exceptions.--The following are exceptions to subsection

(f):

(1) Emission inspection criteria for registration of subject vehicles with new registration plates.--A subject vehicle never before registered in this Commonwealth or any other jurisdiction having less than 5,000 miles on its odometer and for which an annual or temporary registration plate was originally issued within the past 12 months shall be exempt from emission inspection for one year from the date of original registration. A certificate of exemption shall be affixed to the subject vehicle in a manner prescribed by department regulations.

(2) Emission inspection criteria for new vehicles with transferred registration plates.--A subject vehicle never before registered in this Commonwealth or any other jurisdiction having less than 5,000 miles on its odometer and bearing a registration plate which has been transferred from another vehicle shall be required to pass an emission inspection prior to the next registration renewal, but not within nine months of the date of purchase of the subject vehicle.

(3) Emission inspection criteria for used subject vehicles with new or transferred registration plates.--A subject vehicle sold having a title issued in this or any other jurisdiction or sold with a manufacturer's statement of origin and having 5,000 or more miles on its odometer and which displays a currently valid certification of emission inspection shall be required to be emission inspected prior to expiration of the certificate of emission unless the renewal of registration becomes due immediately before the expiration of the certificate of emission inspection, in which case the subject vehicle shall be emission inspected prior to expiration of the new or transferred registration plate. If there is no evidence of emission inspection, an emission inspection must precede the next registration renewal.

(4) Emission inspection criteria for vehicles operated with miscellaneous motor vehicle business registration plates

or dealer registration plate.--A subject vehicle which displays a miscellaneous motor vehicle business registration plate or a dealer registration plate shall be exempt from the requirements for emission inspection until it has accumulated 5,000 miles on its odometer. At that time it shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (f). (June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.; July 10, 1981, P.L.250, No.82, eff. imd.; May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; May 9, 1986, P.L.163, No.52, eff. imd.; Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1250, No.166; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; July 6, 1995, P.L.246, No.30, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1767, No.228, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1407, No.174, eff. 60 days; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 90 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added subsec. (c.2). 2016 Amendment. Act 165 deleted subsec. (b)(7). 2012 Amendment. Act 174 amended subsec. (a). 2004 Amendment. Act 228 amended subsec. (c). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (b)(2) and deleted subsec. (b)(5), effective July 1, 1999, as to subsec. (b)(2) and immediately as to subsec. (b)(5). 1997 Amendment. Act 3 amended subsec. (b). 1995 Amendments. Act 30 amended subsec. (a) and Act 75 added subsec. (c.1). See section 5 of Act 30 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to equipment standards and inspection criteria. 1982 Amendment. See sections 10, 11 and 12 of Act 129 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to implementation of annual inspection program, promulgation of regulations on inspections and automobile emission program. Cross References. Section 4702 is referred to in sections 4103, 4107, 4702.1, 4706 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4979.4 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4979.4
Permit for movement of self-propelled cranes.
Status: in_force

An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of self-propelled cranes which exceed the maximum width, height or length specified in Subchapter B (relating to width, height and length) or the maximum vehicle gross or maximum axle weights specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). (June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 4979.4 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1775 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1775
Installment payment of judgments.
Status: in_force

(a) Order authorizing installment payment.--A judgment debtor, upon due notice to the judgment creditor, may apply to the court in which the judgment was rendered for the privilege of paying the judgment in installments and the court, in its discretion and without prejudice to any other legal remedies which the judgment creditor may have, may so order and fix the amounts and times of payment of the installments.

(b) Suspension prohibited during compliance with order.--The department shall not suspend a driver's operating privilege and shall restore any operating privilege suspended following nonpayment of a judgment when the judgment debtor obtains an order permitting payment of the judgment in installments and while the payment of any installment is not in default, provided

that the judgment debtor furnishes proof of financial responsibility.

(c) Suspension for default in payment.--In the event the judgment debtor fails to pay any installment as specified by the order, then, upon notice of the default, the department shall suspend the operating privilege of the judgment debtor until the judgment is satisfied as provided in this chapter. Cross References. Section 1775 is referred to in sections 1553, 1554, 1556, 1772 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8521 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8521
Criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) Penalty.--Except as provided for in subsections (b) and

(c), an authorized entity 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 no more than $1,000.

(b) Unauthorized operation.--Except as provided for in subsection (c), a person that violates section 8512 (relating to general prohibition) shall be guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500.

(c) Suspended or revoked authorization.--A person that knowingly violates section 8512 and whose authorization 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.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3757 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3757
Compensation for incident removal costs.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, any entity incurring the cost of removing a vehicle or cargo at an accident scene if the removal is authorized by a police officer shall have the unqualified right to compensation for the cost of removal and cargo storage and cleanup from the owner of:

(1) A vehicle removed.

(2) A vehicle, the cargo of which was removed in whole or in part.

(3) The cargo removed.

(b) Right to information.--A towing company that removes a vehicle or cargo under subsection (a) shall have the unqualified right to any information relevant to vehicle ownership and information affecting compensation, including, but not limited to, insurance information. (Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 150 days) 2004 Amendment. Act 237 added section 3757.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3505 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3505
Riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), every person operating a pedalcycle upon a highway shall obey the applicable rules of the road as contained in this title.

(b) Operation on shoulder.--A pedalcycle may be operated on the shoulder of a highway and shall be operated in the same direction as required of vehicles operated on the roadway. All turns shall be made in accordance with section 3331 (relating to required position and method of turning).

(c) Slower than prevailing speeds.--A pedalcycle operated at slower than prevailing speed shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of section 3301 (relating to driving on right side of roadway) unless it is unsafe to do so.

(d) One-way roadways.--Any person operating a pedalcycle upon a roadway which carries traffic in one direction only and has two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.

(e) Limitation on riding abreast.--Persons riding pedalcycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of pedalcycles.

(f) Mandatory use of available pedalcycle path.--(Deleted by amendment). (Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days)

Amendment . Act 3 amended subsec. (c). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (b) and deleted subsec. (f).