75 Pa.C.S. § 4305 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 43 / Section 4305
Vehicular hazard signal lamps.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Simultaneous flashing of the two front and two rear signal lamps shall indicate a vehicular traffic hazard. The driver of a motor vehicle equipped with simultaneous flashing signals shall use the signals when the vehicle is stopped or disabled on a highway, except when the vehicle is stopped in compliance with a traffic-control device or when legally parked. Drivers of other vehicles shall exercise extraordinary care in approaching, overtaking and passing a vehicle displaying vehicular hazard warning signals.

(b) Use outside business and residence districts.--Outside of a business or residence district:

(1) The driver of a motor vehicle or combination equipped with simultaneous flashing signals shall use the signals when the vehicle is unable to maintain a speed of at least 25 miles per hour because of weather, grade or other similar factors or is unable to maintain a speed consistent with the normal flow of traffic.

(2) The driver of a bus equipped with simultaneous flashing signals shall use the signals when the bus is stopped with one or more wheels on the roadway between dusk and dawn for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers.

(c) Use below minimum speed limit.--The driver of a motor vehicle or combination equipped with simultaneous flashing signals shall use the signals when the vehicle is not maintaining at least the minimum speed established in accordance with the provisions of section 3364 (relating to minimum speed regulation). (June 25, 1987, P.L.30, No.13, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 4305 is referred to in section 3327 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4943 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4943
Maximum axle weight of vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No vehicle or combination driven upon a highway shall have a weight upon any axle in excess of the lesser of the manufacturer's rated axle capacity or the following applicable weight:

(1) Steering axles.--The maximum axle weight upon a steering axle shall not exceed 20,000 pounds.

(2) Other axles.-- Maximum Axle Weight in Pounds Upon: If the Center-to-Center Other of Two One of Two Distance Between the Adjacent Axles Adjacent Axles Nearest Adjacent Axles is: 18,000 18,000 Under 6 feet 22,400 18,000 6 to 8 feet 22,400 22,400 Over 8 feet

(b) Exceptions and special applications.--

(1) No combination registered and carrying a gross weight in excess of 73,280 pounds shall have an overall gross weight on any single axle, other than the steering axle, in excess of 20,000 pounds, or an overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles in excess of that produced by application of the following formula: ) LN + (12N + 36) ( W = 500 N-1 Where W = overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds, L = distance in feet between the extreme of any group of two or more

consecutive axles and N = number of axles in group under consideration, except that two consecutive pairs of axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each, provided the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive pairs of axles is 36 feet or more.

(2) When a truck tractor is registered in excess of 73,280 pounds and is operating in combination with an overall gross weight of 73,280 or less, the maximum axle weight limits of subsection (a)(1) and (2) shall be applicable for the purposes of weighing the combination.

(3) No trucks registered in Classes 17 and 20 shall have an overall gross weight in excess of 21,400 pounds on any tandem axle. In addition, a group of three tandem axles shall not have an overall gross weight in excess of 60,000 pounds. This paragraph shall not be applicable to interstate highways except for a highway added to the interstate system under the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-59, 109 Stat. 568).

(4) Subsection (a)(1) and (2) do not apply to a vehicle or combination operating under the terms of an agreement established under section 4902(c) (relating to restrictions on use of highways and bridges). This paragraph shall not be applicable to interstate highways except for a highway added to the interstate system under the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995.

(5) For the purpose of determining the weight that a six-axle combination registered in Class 25 shall be permitted to carry on a highway, paragraph (1) shall be applied only in the following manner. If the external bridge of the combination is 43 feet and the internal bridge is 32 feet, a group of two consecutive axles may carry a gross weight of 34,000 pounds and a group of three consecutive axles may carry a gross weight of 42,500 pounds. These axles shall be weighed simultaneously to determine their gross weight.

(6) (Deleted by amendment).

(c) Gross weight.--No vehicle or combination shall be driven with a gross weight in excess of the sum of the allowable axle weights as set forth in this section, nor shall any vehicle or combination be driven with a gross weight in excess of the sum of the manufacturer's rated axle capacities.

(d) Location of front axle of semitrailer.--(Deleted by amendment).

(e) Lift-axle position.--

(1) Except when necessary for turning a truck that is operating under normal load conditions, the lift axle shall be in full contact with the highway under full pressure.

(2) Any person violating this subsection is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $250. (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.791, No.147, eff. imd.; July 7, 1983, P.L.32, No.19, eff. imd.; Mar. 21, 1996, P.L.35, No.11, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (b)(3) and (4) and deleted subsecs. (b)(6) and (d). 1996 Amendment. Act 11 amended subsec. (b). 1983 Amendment. Act 19 amended subsec. (a). Cross References. Section 4943 is referred to in section 4945 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4906 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4906
Fire apparatus and emergency vehicles.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to fire apparatus being operated on the highway unless specifically provided otherwise. The weight requirements of this chapter do not apply to emergency vehicles as defined in 23 U.S.C. § 127(r)(2) (relating to vehicle weight limitations-Interstate System). In lieu of the weight requirements of this chapter, the requirements of 23 U.S.C. § 127(r)(1) shall apply to emergency vehicles. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; July 20, 2017, P.L.342, No.31, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4308 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 43 / Section 4308
Lighted head lamps on school buses.
Status: in_force

Every school bus shall display lighted head lamps during the entire period that the school bus is in operation. (Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days) 1986 Amendment. Act 166 added section 4308.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4726 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4726
Certification of mechanics.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No mechanic shall conduct motor vehicle inspections or mass transit vehicle inspections at an official inspection station unless certified as to training, qualifications and competence by the department or the department's designate according to department regulations. The regulations relating to mass transit vehicle inspections shall require that any mechanic conducting such inspections shall possess proven competence in the area of mass transit vehicle operation and maintenance. The provisions of this title or regulations adopted thereunder shall not be construed or applied in a manner which would preclude or impair the right of a person who is a resident of another state, and who is in possession of a valid driver's license issued by such state, to be certified to conduct motor vehicle inspections or mass transit

vehicle inspections at an official inspection station in this Commonwealth. A certified official inspection mechanic performing a road test on a vehicle for the purpose of conducting a motor vehicle inspection is not required to hold a commercial driver's license if the entire road test is performed on private property, provided the mechanic holds a valid Class C driver's license and the road test area is of adequate space and size to perform a complete and proper road test as specified in department regulations. No official inspection station appointment shall be issued or renewed unless a certified official inspection mechanic is employed there.

(b) Supervision and suspension.--The department shall supervise mechanics certified under this section and may suspend the certification issued to a mechanic or may impose a monetary penalty if it finds that the mechanic has improperly conducted inspections or has violated or failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted by the department. The department shall maintain a list of all certified mechanics and of those whose certification has been suspended. Any suspended certificate shall be returned immediately to the department.

(c) Judicial review.--(Deleted by amendment). (June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.; June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; June 28, 1993, P.L.137, No.33, eff. 60 days; July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. imd.; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 60 days) 2016 Amendment. Act 165 amended subsec. (b) and deleted subsec. (c). 1993 Amendments. Act 33 amended subsec. (a) and Act 58 amended subsec. (a). The amendments by Acts 33 and 58 are identical and therefore have been merged. Cross References. Section 4726 is referred to in section 4724 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8510.5 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8510.5
Interstate agreements.
Status: in_force

(a) Agreements authorized.--The department may negotiate one or more interstate agreements on behalf of the Commonwealth with regulatory agencies of other states for the interstate operation of highly automated vehicles and platoons approved for operation in the Commonwealth under this chapter and for highly automated vehicles and platoons approved for operation in states that are parties to the agreement.

(b) Approval required.--An interstate agreement negotiated by the department under subsection (a) shall become effective upon approval by the Governor.

(c) Regulations.--The department may promulgate regulations governing the interstate operation of highly automated vehicles and platoons consistent with this chapter and the interstate agreement.

(d) Limitation.--The following shall apply:

(1) An interstate agreement shall only be approved by the Governor if permitted under Federal law or regulation and shall be consistent with Federal law or regulation.

(2) An interstate agreement shall ensure that every highly automated vehicle operated within this Commonwealth under the agreement is insured or self-insured in the minimum amount as required by this subchapter. (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added section 8510.5. Cross References. Section 8510.5 is referred to in section 8504 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6105.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6105.1
Designation of highway safety corridors.
Status: in_force

The department, based upon a traffic and engineering investigation, shall have the power to designate a segment of a highway as a highway safety corridor. (Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 6105.1. Cross References. Section 6105.1 is referred to in section 3326 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4972 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4972
Permits for migrant farm vehicles (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1993 Repeal. Section 4972 was repealed May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3713 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3713
Railroad trains not to block crossings.
Status: in_force

No person or government agency shall operate any train in such a manner as to prevent vehicular use of any roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except under any of the following circumstances:

(1) When necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains.

(2) When necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track.

(3) When the train is disabled.

(4) When the train is in motion except while engaged in switching operations.

(5) When there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossings.

(6) When necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2101.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 21 / Section 2101.1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter and in Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax) shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"IFTA." The International Fuel Tax Agreement, including any amendments.

"License." A valid unexpired and unrevoked license issued pursuant to the International Fuel Tax Agreement by any base jurisdiction thereof to the motor carrier.

"Qualified motor vehicle." A motor vehicle, other than a recreational vehicle, which is used, designed or maintained for transportation of persons or property and:

(1) Having two axles and a gross weight or registered gross weight exceeding 26,000 pounds.

(2) Having three or more axles regardless of weight.

(3) Used in combination, when the gross weight or registered gross weight of the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds.

If there is no registered gross weight, then the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of the motor vehicle shall be used. (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996) 1995 Amendment. Act 75 added section 2101.1. Cross References. Section 2101.1 is referred to in sections 9024, 9602 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1549 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1549
Establishment of schools.
Status: in_force

(a) Driver improvement schools.--The department is authorized to establish and maintain driver improvement schools throughout this Commonwealth. The department may approve and conduct an annual review of the course material for the schools. The curriculum to be presented must be uniform throughout this Commonwealth, except as permitted under subsection (a.1)(3). All instructors shall be properly certified by the department after the completion of a course of instruction approved by the department.

(a.1) Third party authorized.--The department may authorize a third party to operate a driver improvement school, in addition to a driver improvement school operated by the department, for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of subsection (a) and section 1538 (relating to school, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding) as follows:

(1) The third party may include, but need not be limited to:

(i) A nationally recognized nonprofit or not-for-profit organization which provides driver education services to improve traffic safety.

(ii) A private driving school in this Commonwealth.

(2) The third party shall offer classroom instruction, online instruction or a combination of both.

(3) The department shall establish a minimum curriculum requirement that is designed to create behavioral change in the driver, but shall not require the third party to implement the same curriculum utilized by a driver improvement school operated by the department under subsection (a), provided that the curriculum of the third party meets the minimum curriculum requirements of the department.

(4) The department shall establish minimum instruction hours for a person attending a driver improvement school operated by the third party, which shall be no less than four hours and no more than eight hours and shall be consistent among all authorized third-party providers.

(5) A third party approved by the department under this subsection may be authorized to administer an end-of-course examination required under section 1538 as part of the driver improvement school, provided that the examination is the same examination administered by the department.

(6) A third party may only operate a driver improvement school if the third party has entered into an agreement with the department and the agreement is in effect.

(7) The department may, at its discretion, impose additional requirements for a third party.

(b) Alcohol highway safety schools.--

(1) Each county, multicounty judicial district or group of counties combined under one program shall, in compliance with regulations of the department and the Department of Health, establish and maintain a course of instruction on the problems of alcohol and driving. The time during which the course is offered shall accommodate persons' work schedules, including weekend and evening times.

(2) These regulations shall include, but not be limited to, a uniform curriculum for the course of instruction, training and certification requirements for instructors and provision for the giving of both oral and written notice of the provisions of section 1543(b) (relating to driving while

operating privilege is suspended or revoked) to all program participants. (Dec. 15, 1982, P.L.1268, No.289, eff. 30 days; Nov. 23, 1987, P.L.399, No.82, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1783, No.120, eff. 14 months) 2022 Amendment. Act 120 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (a.1). 2003 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (b). Section 20(2) of Act 24 provided that by October 1, 2004, the Department of Transportation shall promulgate regulations to implement subsec.

(b). Cross References. Section 1549 is referred to in sections 102, 3807 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1612 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1612
Commercial and school vehicle drivers prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.
Status: in_force

(a) Offense defined.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person shall not drive, operate or be in physical control of a school vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle while having any alcohol in his system.

(b) Penalty.--

(1) A person who violates subsection (a) while driving, operating or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100. A person who drives, operates or is in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while having alcohol in his system or who refuses to take a test to determine his alcohol content as provided by section 1613 (relating to implied consent requirements

for commercial motor vehicle drivers) shall be placed out of service for 24 hours.

(2) A person who violates subsection (a) while driving, operating or in physical control of a school bus or a school vehicle commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a minimum fine of $250, and, for a person convicted of a second or subsequent offense, the sentencing court shall order the person to pay a fine of $500. A person who drives, operates or is in physical control of a school bus or a school vehicle while having alcohol in his system or who refuses to take a test to determine his alcohol content as provided by section 1613 shall be placed out of service by his employer for 30 days. (Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 1612 is referred to in section 1606 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1305 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1305
Application for registration.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Application for the registration of a vehicle shall be made to the department upon the appropriate form or forms furnished by the department. The application shall contain the full name and address of the owner or owners; the make, model, year and vehicle identification number of the vehicle; and such other information as the department may require. Program participants in the Address Confidentiality Program under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 67 (relating to domestic and sexual violence victim address confidentiality) may use a substitute address designated by the Office of Victim Advocate as their address. Applicants for registration of a truck, truck tractor, trailer or bus shall provide the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), as applicable. If the manufacturer's ratings are not available, the applicant shall provide sufficient information as to the horsepower, braking capacity and such other data as necessary for the department to determine an equivalent measure of the vehicle's hauling and stopping capability. If the applicant wishes to register a vehicle at a registered gross weight less than the gross vehicle weight rating, the application shall include information as to weight, load and any other such information as the department may require. The application shall be accompanied by self-certification of financial responsibility and the applicable fee.

(b) Evidence of P.U.C. approval for buses and taxis.--Before registering any bus or taxi which is required under the laws of this Commonwealth to obtain a certificate of public convenience from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the department shall require evidence that the certificate has been issued and has not been revoked or has not expired.

(c) Designation of lessee as registrant.--The owner as lessor may designate the lessee as the registrant of the vehicle and the name and address of the lessee may be substituted on the registration card for the address of the lessor. However, even if the lessor does not designate the lessee as the registrant of the vehicle, the lessor shall still provide the department with the name and address of the lessee. The department shall designate the relationship upon the card in a manner it deems appropriate. This subsection is applicable only for the period during which the lease remains in effect.

(d) Self-certification of financial responsibility.--In addition to the other requirements to registration, the applicant shall file a self-certification of financial responsibility which shall include:

(1) The complete name, address and telephone number of the applicant. Program participants in the Address Confidentiality Program under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 67 may use a

substitute address designated by the Office of Victim Advocate as their address.

(2) The name of the insurance company which is insuring the subject vehicle.

(3) The policy number, effective date and expiration date of the policy of insurance insuring the vehicle. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.26, No.11, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1474, No.188, eff. 180 days) 2004 Amendment. Act 188 amended subsecs. (a) and (d). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 1305 is referred to in sections 1306, 1331 of this title; section 5712 of Title 53 (Municipalities Generally).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1105 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1105
Issuance of certificate of title.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department shall file each application received and, when satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the application and that the applicant is entitled to the issuance of a certificate of title, shall issue a certificate of title for the vehicle. The department shall use reasonable diligence in ascertaining whether or not the facts stated in the application are true.

(b) Maintenance of records.--The department shall maintain a record of all certificates of title issued by the department as follows:

(1) Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle.

(2) Under the vehicle identification number.

(3) Alphabetically, under the name of the owner.

(4) In the discretion of the department, by any other method determined by the department.

(c) Title transfer odometer readings.--The department shall compare the odometer reading of the vehicle each time a certificate of title is transferred and ascertain the reported mileage against the most recent previously reported mileage for the vehicle. (June 14, 1983, P.L.16, No.8, eff. 60 days) 1983 Amendment. Act 8 added subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 1105 is referred to in section 1104 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3701 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3701
Unattended motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit the vehicle to stand unattended without placing the gear shift lever in a position which under the circumstances impedes the movement of the vehicle, stopping the engine, locking the ignition in vehicles so equipped, removing the key from the ignition and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway and effectively setting the brake.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $5.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3106 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 31 / Section 3106
Operators of streetcars.
Status: in_force

Every operator of a streetcar upon any roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title

except those provisions which by their nature can have no application.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3712.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3712.1
Restitution of property owners.
Status: in_force

Any person who abandons a vehicle on private property may be ordered to pay restitution for any damages sustained by the owner or other person in control or possession of the real property where the vehicle was abandoned. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 152 added section 3712.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6123.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6123.1
Mandatory traffic-control devices in highway work zones.
Status: in_force

Each Interstate highway work zone, including a work zone on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a project cost exceeding

$300,000 shall be equipped with speed-monitoring devices for purposes of advising the operator of a vehicle of the vehicle's rate of speed. The speed-monitoring device shall be located at least 500 feet prior to entering the work zone. The entity responsible for performing the construction or maintenance work shall erect the speed-monitoring devices in the work zone in accordance with the department's regulations. (Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 6123.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4979.6 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4979.6
Permit for movement of waste tires.
Status: in_force

An annual permit may be issued for the movement on specified highways of waste tires and tire derived-fuel, chipped tires, from a refuse pile to a preparation or power production facility which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in
75 Pa.C.S. § 3753 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3753
Department to compile, tabulate and analyze accident reports.
Status: in_force

(a) Central accident records agency.--The department shall establish a central accident records agency which shall be the repository for all reportable traffic accidents as defined in this subchapter. The agency will have primary responsibility for the administration and supervision of storing, processing and providing the informational needs to all official agencies having responsibility in the highway transportation system. Accident reports submitted to the department under this subchapter shall be considered as records of the department, and the department may 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). Such reports shall be admissible into evidence to support the department's case in an appeal of a department action that a licensee or registrant has taken under section 1377 (relating to judicial review) or 1550 (relating to judicial review), and the certification shall constitute prima facie proof of the facts and information contained in the accident report.

(b) Central accident analysis system.--The department shall provide accident data for analysis in selecting crash prevention programs and in evaluating the effectiveness of those programs implemented. The system shall provide an annual report to the General Assembly assessing traffic safety in Pennsylvania, including, but not limited to, an analysis of accident characteristics and mitigation strategies to reduce the potential for future accidents. In addition, the system shall be capable of providing:

(1) An annual statistical summary of motor vehicle accidents including multidimensional distribution for such factors as type, time and location of accident, road and weather conditions, type of traffic control, and condition and actions of operators and type and condition of the vehicles.

(2) Accident frequency histories for special highway locations.

(3) Comparative site-specific and route-specific accident data, including, but not limited to, accident rates, capsule summary listings, engineering extracts, location priority reports, cluster reports and maps depicting accident rates or frequencies for use in conducting in-depth accident investigations or safety studies.

(4) Evaluation of speed, driving under the influence, safety belts and other safety provisions of this title to aid the department and the General Assembly in determining when changes are desirable.

(5) Statistical analyses of the relationship between driver characteristics and behavior and accident involvement. These analyses shall include frequency and severity of crashes by drivers grouped by major violation category and frequency.

(6) An evaluation of legal or departmental actions as related to driver improvement and accident reduction.

(7) When information or data relating to motorcycles appears or is used in the system, the information and data shall be separated from information or data relating to other types of motorcycles.

(b.1) Certain reports.--The department shall biannually compile and make available to the public information submitted

on an accident report concerning junior drivers with multiple passengers under 18 years of age and the use of seat belts by drivers and passengers under 18 years of age in motor vehicles involved in traffic accidents. The report shall note the number of passengers under 18 years of age if the driver involved in the accident was a junior driver and whether drivers and passengers under 18 years of age utilized a safety belt system. The data shall be included in a report submitted to the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives.

(c) Highway safety statistics.--The department may compile such other statistics for such purposes as it might deem helpful in advancing highway safety. (Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; Oct. 25, 2011, P.L.334, No.81, eff. 60 days; May 25, 2016, P.L.248, No.34, eff. Jan. 1, 2018)

Amendment. Act 34 added subsec. (b)(7). 2011 Amendment. Act 81 added subsec. (b.1). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended the section heading and subsec. (a). 1994 Amendment. Act 172 amended subsec. (b).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4709 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4709
Low-Emissions Vehicle Commission.
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established a Low-Emissions Vehicle Commission which shall consist of 13 members. The Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Environmental Resources and the Secretary of Transportation shall be members. Six members shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:

(1) One member shall be a representative of an environmental advocacy group, and one each shall be appointed from a list of at least three nominees provided by each of the following:

(i) The Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania.

(ii) The Pennsylvania Gas Association.

(iii) The Pennsylvania Electric Association.

(iv) The Pennsylvania Automotive Association.

(v) The Pennsylvania AAA Federation.

(2) There shall be four legislative members: two members of the Senate, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and one appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; and two members of the House of Representatives, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives and one appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(3) The Low-Emissions Vehicle Commission shall elect a chairman.

(4) The Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly provide administrative staff.

(b) Study content.--The Low-Emissions Vehicle Commission shall complete a study which addresses:

(1) whether adoption of the low-emissions vehicle program will result in significant net air quality improvements, using appropriate air quality modeling analysis and considering both volatile organic compound and nitrogen

oxide emissions and their impact on ambient ozone levels; and

(2) whether adoption of the low-emissions vehicle program will result in a more cost-effective reduction in ozone precursors than other alternative control strategies for mobile and stationary sources to achieve and maintain the NAAQS standards established by the Clean Air Act (Public Law 95-95, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.), including the low-emissions vehicle program's impact on economic development, future economic expansion, benefits to public health, welfare and environment and the fiscal impact on the consumer.

(c) Submission of study.--The commission shall submit its completed study to the Governor and the General Assembly within 240 days of enactment of this legislation.

(d) Prohibitions.--

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), no department, board or commission may adopt regulations establishing any low-emissions vehicle program until the study under subsection (c) has been submitted to the General Assembly. Nothing in this section shall preclude the department from proposing regulations related to the California motor vehicle emission standards under this act, subject to review under the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act.

(2) If the Low-Emissions Vehicle Commission does not submit its study during the time period under subsection

(c), a department, board or commission may go forward with adopting regulations establishing a low-emissions vehicle program.

(e) Reformulated motor fuels.--No department, board or commission shall adopt regulations mandating the sale or use of reformulated motor fuels which comply with any specifications for reformulated motor fuels prescribed by the State of California under 42 U.S.C. § 7545(c)(4)(B). (Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1250, No.166) 1992 Amendment. Act 166 added section 4709. See section 9 of Act 166 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to effective date. References in Text. The Secretary of Environmental Resources, referred to in subsec. (a), was abolished by Act 18 of 1995. The functions of the secretary were transferred to the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Secretary of Environmental Protection. The Secretary of Commerce, referred to in subsec. (a), was renamed the Secretary of Community and Economic Development by Act 58 of 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1956 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1956
Certified copies of records.
Status: in_force

(a) Department records.--The fee for a certified copy of any department record which the department is authorized by law to furnish to the public shall be $22 for each form or supporting document comprising such record.

(b) State Police reports.--The fee for a certified Pennsylvania State Police record of investigation of a vehicle accident which the Pennsylvania State Police are authorized by this title to furnish to the public shall be $22 for each copy of the Pennsylvania State Police full report of investigation. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Apr. 1, 2014)

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 1956 is referred to in section 1904 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1324 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1324
Contributions for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Status: in_force

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

(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Children's Trust Fund.

(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Children's Trust Fund.

(b) Implementation.--

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

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

(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.

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

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

(ii) each renewal of a vehicle registration.

(c) Use.--Contributions made under subsection (a) shall be used by the Children's Trust Fund Board exclusively for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

(d) Deposits.--The department shall determine annually the total amount designated under this section and shall report the amount to the State Treasurer who shall transfer the amount from the Motor License Fund to the Children's Trust Fund.

(e) Information.--The department shall provide adequate information concerning the contribution for the prevention of child abuse and neglect in its instructions for the applicants described in subsection (a). The information concerning the contribution shall include the address of the Children's Trust Fund to which contributions may be sent by individuals wishing to make additional contributions.

(f) Reporting.--The Children's Trust Fund Board shall include in its annual report required under section 5(6) of the act of December 15, 1988 (P.L.1235, No.151), known as the Children's Trust Fund Act, the amount received from the contributions authorized by this section and how the funds were used.

(g) Reimbursement.--The Children's Trust Fund shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.

(h) 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:

"Children's Trust Fund." The fund created under section 8 of the Children's Trust Fund Act.

"Children's Trust Fund Board." The board created under section 4 of the Children's Trust Fund Act. (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 180 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 112 added section 1324.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3711 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3711
Unauthorized persons and devices hanging on vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person shall hang onto or ride on the outside or the rear end of any vehicle and no person on a pedalcycle, motorcycle, roller skates, sled or any similar device, shall hold fast to or attach the device to any moving vehicle or streetcar, and no operator of a vehicle or streetcar shall knowingly permit any person to hang onto or ride on the outside or rear end of the vehicle or streetcar operated, or allow any person on a pedalcycle, motorcycle, roller skates, sled or any similar device to hold fast or attach the device to the vehicle or streetcar operated on any highway.

(b) Exceptions.--This section is not applicable to firemen or garbage collectors or operators of fire trucks or garbage trucks or employees of public utility companies acting pursuant to and during the course of their duties or to other persons exempted by department regulations from the application of this section. This section does not prohibit attaching a trailer or semitrailer to a pedalcycle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1166 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1166
Flood vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon payment to the insured of the replacement value for a flood vehicle, the owner or insurer shall apply for a certificate of salvage branded as a flood vehicle.

(b) Assessing damage of flood vehicles.--A flood vehicle shall be assessed as to the level of damage by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser:

(1) If the cost of repairs exceeds the replacement value of the vehicle, the flood-branded certificate of salvage shall serve as an ownership document. If the vehicle thereafter passes the reconstructed salvage vehicle inspection requirements under section 1165 (relating to reconstructed vehicles), it shall receive a certificate of title branded reconstructed and flood vehicle.

(2) If the cost of repairs does not exceed the replacement value of the vehicle, the owner shall apply for a certificate of title branded flood vehicle. A legible copy of the vehicle damage appraisal report completed by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser must accompany an application under this paragraph. The damage appraisal report shall include the replacement cash value of the vehicle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6105.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6105.2
Designation of litter enforcement corridors.
Status: in_force

Litter enforcement corridors shall be designated as follows:

(1) The department shall have the power to designate a segment of any State highway.

(2) A political subdivision shall have the ability to petition the department to designate a segment of any State highway that is located within the political subdivision's physical boundaries.

(3) A political subdivision shall have the ability to designate any local road, by authority granted in section 6109 (relating to specific powers of department and local authorities).

(4) All scenic highways, as designated by 74 Pa.C.S. Ch. 83 (relating to scenic highways), shall be deemed litter enforcement corridors. (June 28, 2018, P.L.429, No.62, eff. 6 months) 2018 Amendment. Act 62 added section 6105.2. Cross References. Section 6105.2 is referred to in sections 3329, 6109 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4975 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4975
Permit for movement of special mobile equipment.
Status: in_force

An annual permit may be issued authorizing the hauling or towing of a piece of special mobile equipment which does not exceed nine feet two inches in width on freeways, provided the permitted vehicle or combination maintains a minimum speed of 40 miles per hour. (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 60 days; Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 4975 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3307 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3307
No-passing zones.
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment and marking.--The department and local authorities may determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving on the left side of the roadway would be especially hazardous and shall by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones and when the signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions of the signs or markings. Signs shall be

placed to indicate the beginning and end of each no-passing zone.

(b) Compliance by drivers.--Where signs and markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection

(a), no driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within the no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark a no-passing zone throughout its length.

(b.1) Overtaking pedalcycles.--It is permissible to pass a pedalcycle, if done in accordance with sections 3303(a)(3) (relating to overtaking vehicle on the left) and 3305 (relating to limitations on overtaking on the left).

(c) Application of section.--This section does not apply under the conditions described in section 3301(a)(2) and (5) (relating to driving on right side of roadway). (Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 3 added subsec. (b.1). Cross References. Section 3307 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3326, 3327, 6109 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3749 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3749
Reports by coroners and medical examiners.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Every coroner or medical examiner in this Commonwealth shall report in writing to the department within five days of certification the death of any person resulting from a vehicle accident, giving the time and place of accident and the circumstances relating thereto. These reports shall be made on forms prepared by the department. Every coroner or medical examiner shall retain a copy of the reports in his office for a period of two years.

(b) Blood and urine samples.--The coroners or medical examiners of each county in this Commonwealth shall take blood or urine samples or both from the bodies of all drivers and of all pedestrians over 15 years of age who die within four hours following an accident and shall, within ten days of the accident, transmit the samples to the Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. This subsection shall be applicable to all occupants over 15 years of age if the driver of the vehicle cannot be determined.

(c) Regulations for testing samples.--The Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse shall establish and promulgate rules and regulations for the testing of the blood and urine samples authorized to be taken from dead bodies under this section. Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. The Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse is now known as the Pennsylvania Advisory Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse and is designated as the advisory council to the Department of Health for drug and alcohol programs. See section 3 of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.221, No.63), known as the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7311 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7311
Reports by garage keepers of abandoned vehicles.
Status: in_force

The person in charge of any garage or repair shop in which a vehicle of unknown ownership has been left for a period of 15 consecutive days or, in the case of repair or storage, 15 consecutive days following the completion of repairs or storage agreement without being removed by the owner or any other person duly authorized to remove the vehicle shall report to the department within 24 hours of the expiration of the 15-day period giving the make, vehicle identification number, registration plate number and the name and address of the person abandoning the vehicle if known. Upon receipt of the report the department shall make a distinctive record of the report and issue a private property abandoned vehicle information report under section 7311.1 (relating to reports by private property owners of abandoned vehicles) to the garage keeper to complete and file with the police. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 8915 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 89 / Section 8915
Conversion to toll roads.
Status: in_force

In order to facilitate vehicular traffic within and across this Commonwealth, and to facilitate the completion of the turnpike extensions and improvements authorized in section 8911 (relating to improvement and extension authorizations), and subject to prior legislative approval by the General Assembly and the United States Congress, the commission is hereby authorized and empowered to convert to toll roads such portions of Pennsylvania's interstate highway system as may facilitate the completion of the turnpike extensions and improvements authorized in sections 8912 (relating to subsequent extension authorizations), 8913 (relating to additional subsequent extension authorizations) and 8914 (relating to further subsequent authorizations) and to operate and maintain such converted interstates as toll roads upon the approval by the Congress of the United States of America and the General Assembly of this Commonwealth of legislation expressly permitting the conversion of such interstates to toll roads. Such conversions shall take place at a time and manner set forth in the plan for the conversion prepared by the commission with the cooperation of the department. The provisions authorizing the commission to construct, operate and maintain the turnpike routes in sections 8911, 8912 and 8913 shall be subject to:

(1) the prior passage by the Congress of the United States and the General Assembly of this Commonwealth of legislation permitting the conversion of certain interstates to toll roads; or

(2) the availability of such other funds as might become available in amounts that would be sufficient to fund to completion any of the individual turnpike extensions and improvements set forth in sections 8912, 8913 and 8914 so long as no turnpike extension or improvement authorized by section 8914 is undertaken until after all the turnpike extensions authorized by section 8913 are completed and no turnpike extension authorized by section 8913 is undertaken until after all the turnpike extensions and improvements authorized by section 8912 are completed. The commission is authorized to use Federal funds which may be available for toll roads only pursuant to the approval of the Secretary of Transportation and only pursuant to the authority granted in section 19 of the act of September 30, 1985 (P.L.240, No.61), known as the Turnpike Organization, Extension and Toll Road Conversion Act. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.) 2007 Amendment. Act 44 amended the intro. par. References in Text. The act of September 30, 1985 (P.L.240, No.61), known as the Turnpike Organization, Extension and Toll Road Conversion Act, was repealed by the act of July 18, 2007 (P.L.169, No.44).
75 Pa.C.S. § 6128 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6128
Dealing in official traffic-control devices or bridge parts.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A person commits a summary offense if he knowingly purchases, sells or offers for sale an official traffic-control device or an identifiable railing or other part of a public bridge.

(b) Presumption.--An official traffic-control device or an identifiable railing or other part of a public bridge found in the place of business of a person who deals in scrap metal shall be presumed to be offered for sale by the scrap metal dealer.

(c) Exception.--This section shall not apply to sales by or to:

(1) the Commonwealth or local authorities or their agents or contractors; or

(2) manufacturers or fabricators.

(d) Penalty.--A person who violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 for each official traffic-control device or identifiable piece of railing or other part of a public bridge he is convicted of purchasing, selling or offering for sale. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6128.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8914 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 89 / Section 8914
Further subsequent authorizations.
Status: in_force

Upon completion of the turnpike extensions and improvements set forth in sections 8911 (relating to improvement and extension authorizations), 8912 (relating to subsequent extension authorizations) and 8913 (relating to additional subsequent extension authorizations), the commission is hereby authorized and empowered to construct, operate and maintain further extensions and improvements of the turnpike at such specific locations and according to such schedules as shall be deemed feasible and which shall be approved by the commission, subject to the waiver of the Federal toll prohibition provisions where applicable, as follows:

(1) From a point at or near the intersection of State Route 65 and Crows Run Road in Beaver County, in a southeasterly direction to a point at or near the Perry Highway Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

(2) From a point at or near Exit 5 of the turnpike northerly to Brookville, Jefferson County, to a point at the intersection with Interstate Route 80.

(3) From a point at or near the Pennsylvania Turnpike System into various areas of Berks County in order to complete the construction of the inner loop system and outer loop system of highways surrounding the City of Reading and to complete the missing links on Routes 222 to 422 to 1035.

(4) From a point at or near the intersections of Interstate Route 70, Interstate Route 76 and T.R.119 in the Borough of Youngwood, Westmoreland County, in a northerly direction along T.R.119 and T.R.66 to the intersection of T.R.22 with a bypass around the City of Greensburg, Westmoreland County; thence north on T.R.66 to T.R.356; thence north on T.R.356 to the intersection with T.R.28.

(5) From a point at or near the intersection of T.R.66 and T.R.22 in Salem Township, Westmoreland County; thence in a westerly direction paralleling T.R.22 to Exit 6 of Interstate 76. Cross References. Section 8914 is referred to in section 8915 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4584 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4584
Oral hazard warning (Deleted by amendment).
Status: in_force

2004 Amendment. Section 4584 was deleted by amendment July 15, 2004, P.L.694, No.75, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1349 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1349
Circus or carnival plates.
Status: in_force

Upon submission by a truck or truck tractor owner of information to the department that a truck or truck tractor is used exclusively for the purpose of transportation of circus or carnival personnel or equipment or machinery and only so used during the period from April 1 through September 30 of any year, the department may issue special plates for the vehicle. The registration fee for the truck or truck tractor shall be one-half the fee for a similar truck or truck tractor not used for the purposes described in this section. (July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 180 days) 1990 Amendment. Act 83 added section 1349.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4922 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4922
Height of vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No vehicle, including any load, shall exceed a height of 13 feet 6 inches. This provision shall not be construed to require public authorities to provide sufficient vertical clearance to permit the operation of such vehicles.

(b) Buses.--Any bus operated wholly within a municipality, where permitted by the municipality, or in more than one municipality, where approved by the Public Utility Commission, may be of a total height, including load, not to exceed 14 feet 6 inches.

(c) Exceptions.--The provisions of this subchapter governing the height of vehicles do not apply to fire apparatus or to vehicles used exclusively to repair overhead lights and wires.

(d) Penalty.--Any person convicted of operating a vehicle with a height greater than 13 feet 6 inches and traveling without a valid permit shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of $500. (Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days) 2008 Amendment. Act 133 added subsec. (d). Cross References. Section 4922 is referred to in sections 4921, 4961 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7703 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7703
Applicability of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to law enforcement officers while engaged in the performance of their official duties.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1506 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1506
Application for driver's license or learner's permit.
Status: in_force

(a) Form and content.--Every application for a learner's permit or driver's license shall be made upon a form furnished by the department and shall contain such information as the department may require to determine the applicant's identity, competency and eligibility. The form may also provide for inclusion of personal medical information and other information of use in an emergency.

(a.1) Noncitizen application.--A person who is not a citizen of the United States may apply for a Pennsylvania driver's license upon establishing the person's lawful presence in the United States and this Commonwealth. The department may issue a license if the person will lawfully be in the United States for a period of one year or more after the date of the application or for a shorter period of time if deemed appropriate by the department.

(b) Signature and certification.--The application shall be signed by the applicant who shall certify that the statements made are true and correct. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 270 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 152 added subsec. (a.1).

Cross References. Section 1506 is referred to in sections 1510, 1514 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6312 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6312
Liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--In an action or proceeding under this title or as provided in subsection (b) in which a material element of the offense is that a substance is liquor or a malt or brewed beverage, all of the following apply:

(1) Chemical analysis is not required to prove that the substance is liquor or a malt or brewed beverage.

(2) Circumstantial evidence is sufficient to prove that the substance is liquor or a malt or brewed beverage.

(b) Evidence presented by defendant.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), nothing shall prevent a defendant from presenting evidence that the substance is not liquor or a malt or brewed beverage.

(c) Applicability.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply to proceedings under Titles 18 (relating to crimes and offenses) and 42 (relating to judiciary and judicial procedure) and under the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days) 1992 Amendment. Act 174 added section 6312.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6325 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6325
Department records.
Status: in_force

The department shall file all reports and records received under the provisions of this subchapter and shall maintain suitable records or facsimiles of the records. Suspension by Court Rule. Section 6325 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 1101(2), adopted March 1, 2000, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 470.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8510.4 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8510.4
Appeals.
Status: in_force

A certificate holder may appeal an action taken by the department under this subchapter in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. Chs. 5 Subch. A (relating to practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies) and 7 Subch. A (relating to judicial review of Commonwealth agency action). (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added section 8510.4.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3305 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3305
Limitations on overtaking on the left.
Status: in_force

No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center or marked center line of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and, in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle. Cross References. Section 3305 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3307, 3326, 3327 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3543 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3543
Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or any marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(b) At pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing.--Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(c) Between controlled intersections in urban district.--Between adjacent intersections in urban districts at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.

(d) Crossing intersection diagonally.--No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices or at the direction of a police officer or other appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic. When authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the signal pertaining to the crossing movements. Cross References. Section 3543 is referred to in section 3542 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1543 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1543
Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked.
Status: in_force

(a) Offense defined.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any person who drives a motor vehicle on any highway or trafficway of this Commonwealth after the commencement of a suspension, revocation or cancellation of the operating privilege and before the operating privilege has been restored is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction or adjudication of delinquency, be sentenced to pay a fine of $200.

(b) Certain offenses.--

(1) The following shall apply:

(i) A person who drives a motor vehicle on a highway or trafficway of this Commonwealth at a time when the person's operating privilege is suspended or revoked as a condition of acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or the former section 3731, because of a violation of section 1547(b)(1) (relating to suspension for refusal) or 3802 or former section 3731 or is suspended under section 1581 (relating to Driver's License Compact) for an offense substantially similar to a violation of section 3802 or former section 3731 shall, upon a first conviction, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and to undergo imprisonment for a period of 60 days.

(ii) A second violation of this paragraph shall constitute a summary offense and, upon conviction of this paragraph, a person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000 and to undergo imprisonment for 90 days.

(iii) A third or subsequent violation of this paragraph shall constitute a misdemeanor of the third degree and, upon conviction of this paragraph, a person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500 and to undergo imprisonment for not less than six months.

(1.1)

(i) A person who has an amount of alcohol by weight in his blood that is equal to or greater than

.02% at the time of testing or who at the time of testing has in his blood any amount of a Schedule I or nonprescribed Schedule II or III controlled substance, as defined in the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or its metabolite or who refuses testing of breath under section 1547 or chemical testing of blood pursuant to a valid search warrant, court order or any other basis permissible by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and who drives a motor vehicle on any highway or trafficway of this Commonwealth at a time when the person's operating privilege is suspended or revoked as a condition of acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for a violation of section 3802 or former section 3731 or because of a violation of section 1547(b)(1) or 3802 or former section 3731 or is suspended under section 1581 for an offense substantially similar to a violation of section 3802 or former section 3731 shall, upon a first conviction, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000 and to undergo imprisonment for a period of 90 days.

(ii) A second violation of this paragraph shall constitute a misdemeanor of the third degree, and upon conviction thereof the person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500 and to undergo imprisonment for not less than six months.

(iii) A third or subsequent violation of this paragraph shall constitute a misdemeanor of the first degree, and upon conviction thereof the person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $5,000 and to undergo imprisonment for not less than two years.

(2) This subsection shall apply to any person against whom one of these suspensions has been imposed whether the person is currently serving this suspension or whether the effective date of suspension has been deferred under any of the provisions of section 1544 (relating to additional period of revocation or suspension). This provision shall also apply until the person has had the operating privilege restored. This subsection shall also apply to any revocation imposed pursuant to section 1542 (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license) if any of the enumerated offenses was for a violation of section 3802 or former section 3731 or for an out-of-State offense that is substantially similar to a violation of section 3802 or former section 3731, for which a revocation is imposed under section 1581.

(c) Suspension or revocation of operating privilege.--Except as provided under section 1543.1 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended for certain other offenses), upon receiving a certified record of the conviction or adjudication of delinquency of any person under this section, the department shall suspend or revoke the person's operating privilege as follows:

(1) Except as provided for under paragraph (1.1), if the department's records show that the person was under suspension, recall or cancellation on the date of violation, and had not been restored, the department shall suspend the person's operating privilege for an additional one-year period.

(1.1) If the department's records show that the person was under an indefinite suspension on the date of violation for not satisfactorily completing a driver improvement school

as required under section 1538 (relating to school, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding), and had not been restored, the department shall suspend the person's operating privilege for an additional 30-day period.

(2) If the department's records show that the person was under revocation on the date of violation, and had not been restored, the department shall revoke the person's operating privilege for an additional two-year period.

(d) Citation of appropriate subsection.--Prior to filing a citation for a violation of this section with the issuing authority named in the citation, the police officer shall verify the basis for the suspension with the department. Upon receiving the verification, the officer shall cite the appropriate subsection of this section on the citation. (Dec. 15, 1982, P.L.1268, No.289, eff. 30 days; Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; Nov. 23, 1987, P.L.399, No.82, eff. 60 days; Dec. 12, 1994, P.L.1048, No.143, eff. 9 months; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; July 5, 2012, P.L.914, No.93, eff. 60 days; July 20, 2017, P.L.333, No.30, eff. 15 months; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.925, No.153, eff. 60 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1783, No.120, eff. 14 months; Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1143, No.138, eff. 18 months; Dec. 22, 2025, P.L.363, No.58, eff. imd.) 2025 Amendment. Act 58 amended subsec. (b)(1)(i) and (ii) and (1.1)(i). See section 8 of Act 58 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to findings and declarations. 2024 Amendment. Act 138 amended subsec. (c). See section 6(2) of Act 138 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability. 2022 Unconstitutionality. Section 1543(b)(1)(ii) was declared unconstitutional on March 8, 2022, by the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in Commonwealth v. Jackson, 271 A.3d 1286 (Pa. Super 2022). 2021 Unconstitutionality. Section 1543(b)(1.1)(i) was declared unconstitutional on April 29, 2021, by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Commonwealth v. Eid, 249 A.3d 1030 (Pa. 2021). 2018 Amendment. Act 153 amended subsec. (b)(1). 2017 Amendment. Act 30 amended subsecs. (a) and (c). 2003 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (b). 1994 Amendment. Act 143 amended subsecs. (b) and (c). See section 4 of Act 143 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to habitual offenders. 1987 Amendment. Act 82 added subsec. (d). Cross References. Section 1543 is referred to in sections 1540, 1541, 1542, 1547, 1549, 1553, 1554, 1557, 3732, 3732.1, 3735.1, 3807, 3811, 3812, 6309.1, 6503, 6506 of this title; section 8137 of Title 35 (Health and Safety); sections 1522, 1725.3, 5553, 9763 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1926.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1926.2
Fleet owner transporter plate.
Status: in_force

The annual fee for a fleet owner transporter plate shall be the appropriate fee specified in section 1912 (relating to passenger cars), 1916 (relating to trucks and truck tractors) or 1920(a) (relating to trailers). (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days) 1992 Amendment. Act 174 added section 1926.2.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6507 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6507
Levy and imposition of surcharge in cities of the first class.
Status: in_force

In addition to any fines, fees or penalties levied or imposed as provided by law, under any statute or local ordinance, and upon finding or admission of liability, a surcharge shall be levied on any parking violation notice or citation issued in a city of the first class pursuant to the enforcement and administration of a system of on-street parking in the amount of $1 for disposition to an account created pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S. § 5708(a) (relating to fund) for purposes of funding

costs of a parking authority of a city of the first class associated with 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 57 (relating to taxicabs and limousines in first class cities). (July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113, eff. imd.) 2006 Amendment. Act 113 added section 6507.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9011 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9011
Discontinuance or transfer of business.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice to department.--If a distributor engaged in the use or sale and delivery of liquid fuels or fuels ceases to be a distributor by reason of the discontinuance, sale or transfer of the distributor's business, the distributor shall notify the department in writing within ten days after the discontinuance, sale or transfer takes effect. The notice shall give the date of discontinuance and, in the event of a sale or transfer of the business, the name and address of the purchaser or transferee of the business. The distributor, within ten days after the discontinuance, sale or transfer takes effect, shall make a report and pay all taxes, interest and penalties due and shall surrender the permit to the department.

(b) Penalty.--A person violating any of the provisions of subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1151.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1151.1
Program.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department shall administer an electronic titling program that permits the recording of vehicle title information for new, transferred and corrected certificates of title through electronic media in a cost-effective manner in lieu of the submission and maintenance of paper documents otherwise required by this chapter.

(b) Description.--The electronic titling program shall include, but not be limited to, methods by which vehicle title information, including the perfection, release and assignment of vehicle security interests, may be submitted through electronic media.

(c) Mandatory participation.--Except for individuals and lienholders who are not normally engaged in the business or practice of financing vehicles, lienholders shall participate in the electronic titling program. (July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113) 2006 Amendment. Act 113 added section 1151.1, effective in two years as to subsec. (c) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4307 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 43 / Section 4307
Use and display of illuminated signs.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, no vehicle shall bear or display any illuminated signs, letters, numerals or figures of any kind whatsoever.

(b) Buses.--A bus or school bus may bear an illuminated sign stating its use or destination.

(c) Taxicabs.--A taxicab may carry on the rear or the top of the vehicle illuminated signs placed so as not to interfere with the vision of the driver through the rear window of the vehicle. The size and placement of the sign must receive approval of the department or be a type approved by the department prior to use on the vehicle.

(c.1) Transportation network company driver.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation to the contrary, but subject to 53 Pa.C.S. § 57A01 (relating to definitions), a Transportation Network Company Driver may display an illuminated sign provided by a Transportation Network Company within the interior of his or her vehicle so long as such sign is approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission or the Philadelphia Parking Authority, as applicable. The Transportation Network Company shall file the illuminated sign with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for review and approval. If the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission does not approve the illuminated sign, the Philadelphia Parking Authority may approve the illuminated sign within their jurisdiction, after the Transportation Network Company files the illuminated sign with the Philadelphia Parking Authority for review and approval. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the Philadelphia Parking Authority shall each have 15 business days to review the illuminated sign, as applicable.

(d) Trucks and truck tractors.--A truck or truck tractor may carry on the top of the cab roof an illuminated sign placed so as not to interfere with the vision of the driver through the windshield of the vehicle. Illuminated signs so placed shall be of a size and type designed not to interfere with or unduly distract the drivers of other vehicles on the highway. The type, size and placement of the sign must receive approval of the department or be a type approved by the department prior to use on the vehicle.

(e) Implements of husbandry.--An implement of husbandry or vehicle used exclusively for highly perishable crops for processing, operating between sunset and sunrise, shall have two rotating yellow beacons and four-way flashers operating.

(f) Food delivery vehicle.--A food delivery vehicle may display an illuminated sign which shall be of a department-approved size and type designed not to interfere with or unduly distract the drivers of other vehicles on the

highway. The department shall promulgate regulations setting forth the size, type and placement of signs approved for use under this subsection.

(f.1) Illuminated decal.--A vehicle may display a single illuminated decal in the corner of the rear window so as not to interfere with the driver or unduly distract a driver of another vehicle upon the highway or trafficway.

(g) 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:

"Food delivery vehicle." A vehicle engaged in the transportation or conveyance of food products or items from their place of origin or production to a place of delivery. The vehicle may make intermittent stops that are customary in the routine conduct of the business for which the transportation occurs.

"Illuminated decal." A battery-powered device measuring no greater than six inches in width and six inches in height with an illumination source not designed to project light beyond the vehicle, but only to provide backlighting for a graphic. (July 10, 1981, P.L.259, No.86, eff. 60 days; June 30, 1990, P.L.266, No.63, eff. imd.; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.934, No.99, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.705, No.108, eff. 60 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 108 added subsec. (c.1).

Amendment . Act 99 amended subsec. (g) and added subsec. (f.1). 2007 Amendment. Act 67 added subsecs. (f) and (g). 1990 Amendment. Act 63 added subsec. (e).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1794 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1794
Compulsory judicial arbitration jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Beginning January 1, 1987, the monetary limit in 42 Pa.C.S. § 7361(b)(2)(i) (relating to compulsory arbitration) for the submission of matters to judicial arbitration in judicial districts embracing first and second class counties shall be $25,000 for actions arising from the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984)
75 Pa.C.S. § 7136 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7136
Conspiracy to violate odometer requirements.
Status: in_force

No person shall conspire with any other person to violate section 7132 (relating to prohibited activities relating to odometers), 7133 (relating to permissible activities relating to odometers) or 7134 (relating to odometer disclosure requirements).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1941 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1941
Scope of subchapter.
Status: in_force

This subchapter prescribes fees payable to the department for permits covering movements on State highways and does not limit the right of local authorities to prescribe fees for permits for movements on streets and highways under their jurisdiction.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3336 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3336
Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Status: in_force

All signals given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner except as indicated for pedalcycles and motorcycles and the signals shall indicate as follows:

(1) For a left turn, the hand and arm shall be extended horizontally.

(2) For a right turn, the left hand and arm shall be extended upward, except that operators of motorcycles and pedalcycles may also be permitted to signal a right turn by extending the right hand and arm horizontally.

(3) To stop or decrease speed, the left hand and arm shall be extended downward. (Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 7504 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 75 / Section 7504
Place of business (Deleted by amendment).
Status: in_force

2002 Amendment. Section 7504 was deleted by amendment December 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, effective in two years.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3801 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 38 / Section 3801
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:

"Adult." An individual who is at least 21 years of age.

"Ignition interlock system." A system approved by the department which prevents a vehicle from being started or operated unless the operator first provides a breath sample indicating that the operator has an alcohol level less than 0.025%.

"Minor." An individual who is under 21 years of age. Cross References. Section 3801 is referred to in section 1556 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3103 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 31 / Section 3103
Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this part, except those provisions of this part which by their very nature can have no application or where specifically provided otherwise.

(b) Limited access highways.--No person shall ride an animal or drive any animal-drawn vehicle upon a limited access highway.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7101 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7101
Requirement for identification number.
Status: in_force

Every vehicle other than a pedalcycle shall contain a vehicle identification number which shall be placed upon or incorporated into the vehicle in such manner as to be a permanent part of the vehicle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4908.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4908.1
Operation of motor homes on interstate and certain other highways (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2018 Repeal. Section 4908.1 was repealed June 12, 2018, P.L.204, No.31, effective in 180 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9614 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9614
Time for payment of taxes, penalties and interest.
Status: in_force

All taxes, penalties and interest assessed under this chapter, unless earlier payment is provided in this chapter, shall be paid within 15 days after notice and demand have been mailed to the motor carrier by the department. If the taxes, penalties and interest assessed pursuant to this section and sections 9612 (relating to arbitrary assessment to prevent tax avoidance) and 9613 (relating to penalty and interest for failure to report or pay tax) are not paid within 15 days, there shall be added to the amount of assessment, in addition to interest as already provided and any other penalties provided by law, a sum equivalent to 5% of the tax.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1608 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1608
Nonresident CDL.
Status: in_force

(a) Issuance of nonresident CDL.--The department may issue a nonresident CDL to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction. The following apply:

(1) The word "nondomiciled" shall appear on the face of the nonresident CDL.

(2) An applicant shall surrender any nonresident CDL issued by another state.

(3) Prior to issuing a nonresident CDL, the department shall establish the practical capability of revoking, suspending or canceling the nonresident CDL and disqualifying the commercial motor vehicle driving privilege of that person.

(b) Other provisions applicable.--All provisions of this chapter applicable to the commercial driver's license for a resident of this Commonwealth, except the residency requirement, and all provisions of this title applicable to drivers' licenses shall be applicable to a nonresident CDL.

(c) Waiver of testing requirement.--The department may issue a nonresident CDL to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction without requiring additional testing if the driver possesses a valid CDL issued by another state or by the foreign jurisdiction of the driver and the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards in the foreign jurisdiction meet the testing standards established in Federal regulations. (Oct. 22, 2015, P.L.199, No.49, eff. 60 days)

2015 Amendment. Act 49 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec.

(c).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3343 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3343
Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person shall operate or move any crawler-type tractor, power shovel, derrick, roller or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of ten or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half inch per foot of the distance between any two adjacent axles or in any event of less than nine inches measured above the level surface of a roadway, upon or across any tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with this section.

(b) Notice of intended crossing.--Notice of any intended crossing shall be given to an authorized representative of the

railroad and a reasonable time be given to the railroad to provide proper protection at the crossing.

(c) Stopping at crossing.--Before making any crossing, the person operating or moving the vehicle or equipment shall first stop the vehicle or equipment not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and while so stopped shall listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall not proceed until the crossing can be made safely.

(d) Movement over crossing.--No crossing shall be made when warning is given by automatic signal or crossing gates or a flagman or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train or car. Movement over a crossing shall be under the direction of any flagman provided by the railroad. Cross References. Section 3343 is referred to in section 1611 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1753 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1753
Benefits available.
Status: in_force

An eligible claimant may recover medical benefits, as described in section 1712(1) (relating to availability of benefits), up to a maximum of $5,000. No income loss benefit or accidental death benefit shall be payable under this subchapter. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) Cross References. Section 1753 is referred to in sections 1754, 1755, 1757 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1817 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 1817
Reporting of insurance fraud.
Status: in_force

Every insurer licensed to do business in this Commonwealth, and its employees, agents, brokers, motor vehicle physical damage appraisers and public adjusters, or public adjuster solicitors, who has a reasonable basis to believe insurance fraud has occurred shall be required to report the incidence of suspected insurance fraud to Federal, State or local criminal law enforcement authorities. Licensed insurance agents and physical damage appraisers may elect to report suspected fraud through the affected insurer with which they have a contractual relationship. All reports of insurance fraud to law enforcement authorities shall be made in writing. Where insurance fraud involves agents, brokers, motor vehicle physical damage appraisers, public adjusters or public adjuster solicitors, a copy of the report shall also be sent to the department. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3527 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3527
Certain passengers prohibited in autocycles.
Status: in_force

No person who is operating an autocycle may permit a child who is under eight years of age to be a passenger in the autocycle if the child would be required to be secured in a passenger car as provided in section 4581 (relating to restraint systems). (May 25, 2016, P.L.248, No.34, eff. 60 days)

Amendment. Act 34 added section 3527.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6119 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6119
Removal of dead deer.
Status: in_force

(a) Duty.--It is the duty of the department to remove dead deer from the State right-of-way upon immediate notification and when the department is conducting general maintenance on the State right-of-way.

(b) Notice of hazard.--The department shall erect signs strategically informing the public of deer crossings and provide notice to the public on when deer are most active to reduce the risk of a deer-related crash. (July 8, 2016, P.L.477, No.75, eff. 60 days)

Amendment. Act 75 added section 6119.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1930 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1930
Legislative registration plates.
Status: in_force

The fee for issuance of a legislative registration plate shall be $76 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment of the issuance fee shall be charged for each legislative registration plate issued or replaced. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7304 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7304
Reports to department of possession of abandoned vehicles.
Status: in_force

Any salvor taking possession of an abandoned vehicle pursuant to section 7303.1 (relating to duty of police and salvors) shall within 48 hours after taking possession send an abandoned vehicle information report to the department. If the report indicates the vehicle is a salvage vehicle, the salvor shall

include a photograph of the vehicle to be prepared in a manner prescribed by the department. Any nonrepairable vehicle which does not display an identifiable registration plate, current certificate of inspection and ascertainable vehicle identification number shall be taken into possession and flattened or crushed immediately. There is no requirement to notify the department. (Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 7304 is referred to in section 7309 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6144 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6144
Vehicle registration and licensing.
Status: in_force

An agreement or arrangement entered into, or a declaration issued, under this subchapter may contain provisions authorizing the registration or licensing in another jurisdiction of vehicles located in or operated from a base in the other jurisdiction which vehicles otherwise would be required to be registered or licensed in this Commonwealth. In such event, the exemptions, benefits and privileges extended by the agreement

or declaration shall apply to the vehicles when properly licensed or registered in the base jurisdiction. Cross References. Section 6144 is referred to in section 1303 of this title; section 6204 of Title 27 (Environmental Resources).
75 Pa.C.S. § 6129 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6129
Maintenance of pedestrian crosswalks in school zones.
Status: in_force

The department may paint and maintain pedestrian crosswalks located within school zones on State-designated highways. (June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 60 days) 2001 Amendment. Act 68 added section 6129.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1781 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1781
Notice of sanction for not evidencing financial responsibility.
Status: in_force

An applicant for registration of a vehicle shall acknowledge on a form developed by the Department of Transportation that the applicant knows he may lose his operating privilege or vehicle registrations if he fails to maintain financial responsibility on the currently registered vehicle for the period of registration. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1822 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 1822
Warning notice on application for insurance and claim forms.
Status: in_force

Not later than May 1, 1990, all applications for insurance, renewals and claim forms shall contain a statement that clearly states in substance the following: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure or defraud any insurer files an application or claim containing any false, incomplete or misleading information shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment for up to seven years and payment of a fine of up to $15,000. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. imd.) 1992 Amendment. Act 174 deleted by amendment former section 1822 and renumbered former section 1827 to section 1822.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7114 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7114
Records of stolen vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department shall, upon receiving a report of the theft of a vehicle, make an entry onto the vehicle's record that it has been reported as stolen, which entry shall remain until a report of recovery has been received as provided in section 7113(b) (relating to reporting stolen and recovered vehicles). If the vehicle is not reported as recovered within five years, the department may remove the record from its files.

(b) List of stolen and recovered vehicles.--The department shall prepare periodic reports listing vehicles, stolen and recovered, as disclosed by the reports submitted, to be distributed as provided in regulations promulgated by the department. Cross References. Section 7114 is referred to in sections 1104, 1306 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8302 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 83 / Section 8302
Powers and duties of department.
Status: in_force

The department shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Administer the hazardous materials transportation program pursuant to this chapter.

(2) Classify hazardous materials according to the nature and degree of risk involved in their transportation and apply separate regulations to each class.

(3) Adopt regulations pertaining to methods of packing, loading and unloading hazardous materials; to the specifications, marking, inspection, condition and equipment of vehicles transporting such substances; to qualification of drivers and other matters relating to operation of such vehicles; to routing and parking of such vehicles, except that such regulations may not supersede ordinances of local authorities and all other factors which affect the nature or degree of risk involved in transportation of hazardous materials.

(4) Declare any material to be a hazardous material and thereby subject its transportation to this chapter.

(5) Issue permits and specify the terms and conditions thereof, exempting cargo tanks used solely for intrastate transportation and trucks used solely for the transportation of combustible liquids from Federal design specifications. The permits shall be issued upon meeting testing requirements established by department regulation and shall be valid for a period of two years.

(6) Inspect vehicles and investigate all other matters relating to the safe transportation of hazardous materials on any highway in this Commonwealth including the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

(7) Delegate enforcement of all or parts of these regulations to one or more of the several departments and commissions represented on the Hazardous Materials

Transportation Advisory Committee who meet training criteria specified by department regulation. Delegation shall be accomplished through cooperative agreements and become effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

(8) Enter into cooperative agreements with the Federal Government relating to the regulation of the highway transportation of hazardous materials. Cross References. Section 8302 is referred to in sections 4102, 8304 of this title; section 4150 of Title 3 (Agriculture).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7712.13 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712.13
Exemptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter relating to procedures for perfecting, assigning and satisfying security interests do not apply to:

(1) a lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the snowmobile or ATV;

(2) a lien given by statute to the United States, the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth;

(3) a security interest in a snowmobile or ATV described in 13 Pa.C.S. § 9311(d) (relating to perfection of security interests in property subject to certain statutes, regulations and treaties); or

(4) a snowmobile or ATV for which a certificate of title is not required under this subchapter. (June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 9512 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9512
Severability of provisions.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1945 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1945
Books of permits.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon request, permits for movement of oversize vehicles or loads, the dimensions of which do not exceed those specified by the department, will be issued in booklet form, containing a convenient number of permits. For each movement, one permit shall be removed from the booklet, dated, trip data entered and carried in the towing vehicle.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000. (July 1, 1989, P.L.115, No.24, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (b). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1989 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3361 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3361
Driving vehicle at safe speed.
Status: in_force

No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing, nor at a speed greater than will permit the driver to bring his vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead. Consistent with the foregoing, every person shall drive at a safe and appropriate speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway and when special hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. Cross References. Section 3361 is referred to in sections 1535, 3326, 3327, 3362, 3366, 3716 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9102 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 91 / Section 9102
Distribution of State highway maintenance funds.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department shall distribute highway appropriations and executive authorizations for State highway maintenance in the various county maintenance districts in the following manner:

(1) For any fiscal year in which the total highway maintenance appropriations and executive authorizations are equal to the combined total base allocations for all the county maintenance districts, each maintenance district shall receive its base allocation.

(2) For any fiscal year in which the total highway maintenance appropriations and executive authorizations are less than the combined total base allocations of all the county maintenance districts, each maintenance district's share shall be reduced, to the extent necessary to bring the total allocation within the funding limits, in the same proportion that each county's base allocations bears to the combined total of all counties' base allocations.

(3) For any fiscal year in which the total highway maintenance appropriations and executive authorizations are greater than the combined total base allocations of all the county maintenance districts, the funds shall be distributed based upon the formula in subsection (b), but notwithstanding the formula calculation for any particular county, no county shall receive less than its base allocation in any year.

(b) Formula for distribution.--The department shall distribute to each county maintenance district:

(1) an amount equal to the county's base allocation; plus

(2) an amount based on the following incremental formula in which each county shall receive a portion of State highway maintenance appropriations and executive authorizations in excess of the total of all counties' base allocations, expressed in the following manner: ASHMA (40% RPQc + 15% BMDc + 30% LMc + 15% VMc).

(c) Establishment of applicable data.--The applicable data for all counties corresponding to each individual factor in the incremental formula in subsection (b) shall be established and certified by the Governor by May 1 of each year based on the best information available at that time for the immediately preceding five-year period with the exception of BMD. The submission of data relative to BMD shall only include the immediately preceding 12-month period beginning with fiscal year 1997-1998. In each subsequent fiscal year, an additional year of data relative to BMD shall be added until such time as data from a five-year period has been accumulated.

(d) Effect of insufficient funds.--In the event sufficient funds are not available to fully fund all county maintenance districts under the formula in subsection (b) due to the hold harmless provision in subsection (a), each county maintenance district receiving an increase above its base allocation shall have its share reduced in the proportion that the increase over its base allocation bears to the total increases over the base allocation of all counties entitled to an increase, to the extent necessary to bring the total allocations within the funding limit. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) Cross References. Section 9102 is referred to in sections 9010, 9207, 9502 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7322 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7322
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:

"Customer." A person who contracts for the services of a watercraft trailer dealer concerning a boat, related equipment or a watercraft trailer.

"Terminal date." Either of the following:

(1) In the case of any repair, remanufacture, restoration, alteration, cleaning or storage, absent a written agreement to the contrary, the term means the date upon which a bill is mailed or otherwise provided to the customer for a completed repair, remanufacture, restoration, alteration, cleaning or storage for a boat, related equipment or watercraft trailer.

(2) In the case of consignment or brokerage, the term means the last date under the brokerage or consignment contract or agreement.

"Watercraft trailer." A trailer designed or used to transport watercraft.

"Watercraft trailer dealer." A person registered with the department as a watercraft trailer dealer in accordance with section 1337 (relating to use of "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plates). Cross References. Section 7322 is referred to in section 5332 of Title 30 (Fish).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1323 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1323
Contributions for breast cancer research.
Status: in_force

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

(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(b) Implementation.--

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

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

(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.

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

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

(ii) each renewal of a vehicle registration.

(c) Use.--Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for breast cancer research approved and administered by the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(d) Deposits.--The department shall determine annually the total amount designated under this section and shall report the amount to the State Treasurer who shall transfer the amount from the Motor License Fund to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(e) Information.--

(1) The department shall provide adequate information concerning the contribution for breast cancer research in its instructions for the applicants described in subsection

(a). The information concerning the contribution shall include the address of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition to which contributions may be sent by individuals wishing to make additional contributions.

(2) The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall conduct a public information campaign on the availability of this opportunity to Pennsylvania taxpayers.

(f) Reporting.--The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall report annually to the respective committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over health matters on the amount received from the contributions authorized by this section and how the funds were used.

(g) Reimbursement.--The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section. (June 25, 2021, P.L.60, No.23, eff. 120 days) 2021 Amendment. Act 23 added section 1323.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6501 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6501
Definition of conviction.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--For the purposes of this title a conviction includes a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, a finding of guilty by a court or an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court.

(b) Payment of fine as guilty plea.--A payment by any person charged with a violation of this title of the fine prescribed for the violation is a plea of guilty.

(c) Certified record of convictions.--For the purpose of this title, a certified record of conviction includes a certified record of conviction from any Federal or state court and a certified record of administrative adjudication from any state. These records or copies of these records shall be admissible in any court of law without any need for further documentation. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990) 1990 Amendment. Act 42 added subsec. (c).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1799.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1799.2
Driver improvement course discounts.
Status: in_force

(a) Motor vehicle driver improvement course.--All insurance companies authorized to write private passenger automobile insurance within this Commonwealth shall provide a premium discount for each motor vehicle on a policy under which all named insureds are 55 years of age or older and have successfully completed a motor vehicle driver improvement course meeting the standards of the Department of Transportation. This discount shall apply to all coverages for all policy periods beginning within the three-year period immediately following the successful completion of the course and shall be approved by the commissioner as part of the insurer's rate filing, provided that such discount shall not be less than 5%. The successful completion of more than one course within a three-year period does not qualify the insured for additional discounts. The premium discount required by this subsection may be omitted upon demonstration to the commissioner in an insurer's rate filing that the discount is duplicative of a driver improvement course discount provided by the insurer.

(b) Completion of course.--Upon successfully completing the approved course, each participant shall be issued, by the course's sponsoring agency, a certificate which shall be the basis of qualification for the discount on insurance.

(c) Continuing eligibility.--Each participant shall take an approved course every three years to continue to be eligible for the discount on insurance. Each insurer may require, as a condition of providing and maintaining the discount, that the insured for a three-year period after course completion:

(1) not be involved in an accident for which the insured is chargeable;

(2) not be convicted of an offense enumerated in section 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points); and

(3) not be convicted or have accepted Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

(d) Nonapplicability.--This section shall not apply in the event the approved course is specified by a court or other governmental entity resulting from a conviction of an offense enumerated in section 1535. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 added section 1799.2. Cross References. Section 1799.2 is referred to in section 1791.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9511.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9511.3
Expenses.
Status: in_force

(a) Reimbursement.--The commission shall be reimbursed from bond proceeds for the necessary and documented reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the duties performed under the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Source.--All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be paid solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter, and sufficient funds shall be provided under the authority of this chapter to meet any liability or obligation incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.) 2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 9511.3.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1944 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1944
Mobile homes, modular housing units and modular housing undercarriages.
Status: in_force

The fee for a special hauling permit for a mobile home, modular housing unit or modular housing undercarriage which exceeds the maximum size prescribed in this title but which does not exceed 14 feet in body width shall be $39. The fee for a special hauling permit for a mobile home or modular housing unit, as provided in section 4973 (relating to permits for movement of a mobile home, a manufactured home or a modular housing unit and modular housing undercarriage), shall be $76. (Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. imd.; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014; June 30, 2014, P.L.814, No.85, eff. 60 days)

Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1304 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1304
Registration criteria.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, vehicles shall be registered for a flat fee.

(b) Classification of vehicles.--The department may identify vehicles by type as to weight, design, loading, use, ownership or other significant characteristics for purposes of registration.

(c) Trucks, truck tractors and trailers.--The department shall register trucks, truck tractors and trailers at the gross weight requested by the applicant, provided that the weight is not greater than allowed in subsection (d) or less than allowed in subsection (e).

(d) Maximum registered gross weight.--No truck, truck tractor or trailer shall be registered at a gross weight in excess of the lowest of:

(1) the limiting weights established on the basis of axle load, tire load, horsepower or gross weight by type of vehicles;

(2) the gross vehicle weight rating assigned by the manufacturer; or

(3) a combination weight greater than the gross combination weight rating. In the case of a vehicle in which no gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating is assigned by the manufacturer or where the vehicle has been altered subsequent to manufacture to change its weight bearing capacity, an equivalent rating shall be determined by the department on the basis of the vehicle's horsepower, braking ability, axle limitations and such other factors related to safe operation as may be established by regulations of the department.

(e) Minimum registered gross weight.--No truck, truck tractor or trailer shall be registered at less than the total of the weight of the unladen vehicle, the maximum weight of the proposed load, the equivalent weight of the fuel capacity, 150 pounds times the seating capacity, and the weight of any permanently or temporarily attached appurtenances.

(f) Registered gross weight of trucks and truck tractors.--Every truck shall have its own registered gross weight and may also be registered at a registered gross weight for a combination. Every truck tractor shall be registered at a registered gross weight for a combination.

(g) Buses other than school buses.--The department shall register buses, other than school buses, on the basis of passenger seating capacity.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3724 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3724
Use of registration plate flipping device.
Status: in_force

(a) Prohibition.--A person may not possess, operate a motor vehicle with, purchase, install, possess for the purpose of installing, manufacture, sell, offer to sell or otherwise distribute a registration plate flipping device.

(b) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of $2,000.

(c) 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:

"Registration plate flipping device." A manual, electric or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle and:

(1) switch between two or more registration plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the registration plate displayed on the operator's motor vehicle; or

(2) hide a registration plate from view by flipping the registration plate so that the registration plate number is not visible. (Nov. 18, 2024, P.L.1204, No.150, eff. 60 days) 2024 Amendment. Act 150 added section 3724.
75 Pa.C.S. § 103 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 1 / Section 103
Uniformity of interpretation.
Status: in_force

This title shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law throughout this Commonwealth and all political subdivisions.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1959 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1959
Messenger service.
Status: in_force

(a) Annual registration.--The annual fee for registration of a messenger service as provided for in Chapter 75 (relating to messenger service) shall be $192.

(b) Additional places of business.--The annual fee for registration of additional place of business or branch office from which a messenger service may transact business shall be $95.

(c) Transfer of location.--The fee for the transfer of location of a registered place of business or branch office of a messenger service during a period of registration shall be $19. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015)

Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4901 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4901
Scope and application of chapter.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No vehicle, combination or load which has a size or weight exceeding the limitations provided in this chapter and no vehicle, combination or load which is not so constructed or equipped as required in this title or the regulations of the department shall be operated or moved upon any highway of this Commonwealth, unless permitted as provided in this title by the department or local authority with respect to highways and bridges under their respective jurisdictions. Failure to obtain a permit prior to the operation or movement of such a vehicle, combination or load shall subject the owner, lessee and operator of the vehicle or combination to the

institution of summary criminal proceedings by citation for any violations of this part.

(b) Limitations on local regulation.--The maximum size and weight of vehicles specified in this chapter shall govern throughout this Commonwealth and local authorities shall have no power or authority to alter these limitations except as express authority may be granted in this title.

(c) Permit authorizing prohibited movement.--If an overweight or oversize movement cannot be made in any other feasible manner, the permit may authorize the movement to be made in contravention to any provision of this title provided that:

(1) the department or local authority determines that the movement is in the public interest; and

(2) the movement is escorted by certified escort vehicles as defined under section 3108 (relating to drivers of certified escort vehicles) or the Pennsylvania State Police and the following shall apply:

(i) The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania State Police, shall determine whether a Pennsylvania State Police escort is necessary.

(ii) If it is jointly determined by the Pennsylvania State Police and the department that the movement must be escorted by the Pennsylvania State Police, the permittee shall bear the total costs of escorting the movement.

(d) Responsibility of local authorities.--Local authorities:

(1) that have adopted an ordinance under this chapter; or

(2) that establish or enforce size or weight limitations which differ from those provided for in this chapter; have the burden and responsibility to properly administer, adhere to and enforce compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the regulations of the department. Failure of a local authority to properly administer, adhere to or enforce the substantive requirements of this chapter and the department's regulations shall subject the local authority to penalties set forth under section 4907 (relating to penalty for violation of chapter).

(e) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "extra-duty Pennsylvania State Police" means sworn members of the Pennsylvania State Police performing escort duty outside of their regularly scheduled shift on an overtime basis. (Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. imd.; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.411, No.33, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; Oct. 30, 2015, P.L.216, No.55, eff. 60 days) 2015 Amendment. Act 55 amended subsec. (c). 2002 Amendment. Act 152 amended subsec. (c) and added subsec. (e). 2001 Amendment. Act 33 added subsec. (d). 1994 Amendments. Acts 115 and 172 amended subsec. (a). The amendments by Acts 115 and 172 are identical and therefore have been merged. Cross References. Section 4901 is referred to in section 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1799.7 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1799.7
Rates.
Status: in_force

(a) Rate filing.--All insurers and the Assigned Risk Plan must file for new private passenger motor vehicle rates on or before May 1, 1990. These rates shall apply to all policies issued or renewed on and after July 1, 1990.

(b) Rate reductions.--The rates charged by insurers under the filing required by subsection (a) shall be reduced from current rates as follows:

(1) For an insured electing the limited tort option under section 1705 (relating to election of tort options), the total premium charged for any selection of coverages and coverage limits shall be reduced by at least 22% from the

total premium for the same selection of coverages and coverage limits in effect on December 1, 1989.

(2) For an insured bound by the full tort option under section 1705, the total premium charged for any selection of coverages and coverage limits shall be reduced by at least 10% from the total premium for the same selection of coverages and coverage limits in effect on December 1, 1989.

(3) An insurer aggrieved by the rate reductions mandated by this subsection may seek relief from the commissioner, which relief may be granted when the commissioner deems necessary in extraordinary circumstances.

(c) Approval and disapproval of certain filings.--Any initial filing submitted by an insurer pursuant to subsection

(a), which reduces rates for all insureds from rates in effect December 1, 1989, in amounts specified in subsection (b), shall become effective immediately for policies issued or renewed on and after July 1, 1990, upon receipt by the department and shall be deemed to comply with the act of June 11, 1947 (P.L.538, No.246), known as The Casualty and Surety Rate Regulatory Act, and with Chapter 20 (relating to motor vehicle insurance rate review procedures). Any filing so deemed may subsequently be disapproved, effective upon seven days' written notice by the commissioner stating in what respect the filing or part thereof fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or other applicable law. If a deemed filing is so disapproved within 90 days after receipt by the commissioner, the commissioner may order the insurer to pay refunds to all insureds charged inappropriate rates under the filing. The ability to order refunds shall be in addition to other penalties authorized by law.

(d) Immediate rate freeze.--In order to provide stability during the period of transition leading up to the effective date of the amendments to this chapter and to assure fair and equitable treatment of insurers and insureds, it is in the best interest of the Commonwealth to temporarily suspend the adoption of new private passenger motor vehicle rates. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, all private passenger motor vehicle rates in effect on December 1, 1989, may not be changed so as to be effective prior to July 1, 1990. Any rate requests filed with the commissioner to be effective on or after December 1, 1989, whether or not such requests were approved by the commissioner or by operation of law prior to, on or after December 1, 1989, are hereby disapproved as being in conflict with this chapter.

(e) Rate freeze after implementation of tort option elections.--No insurer nor the Assigned Risk Plan may increase any private passenger motor vehicle rates between July 1, 1990, and June 30, 1991.

(f) Rate increase justification.--All rates charged by an insurer during the period between July 1, 1991, and June 30, 1992, may not be increased over the rates in effect pursuant to subsections (b) and (e) by an amount greater than that indicated by an increase in the Consumer Price Index (URBAN), the cost of medical care services, the cost of automobile repairs or other indices of cost increases affecting automobile insurance adopted by the commissioner by publication of notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

(g) Calculation of rates.--In all rate filings subsequent to the initial filing required by subsection (a), insurers shall allocate expenses, losses and income according to the coverages which generate such expenses, losses and income, provided that each insurer shall provide its limited tort electors with

premium savings that equal, in the aggregate, reductions in the insurer's losses created by limited tort electors under the system of tort options established in section 1705.

(h) Coverage reductions.--Insurers shall reduce the premium for insureds who elect to reduce or eliminate first party benefits, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage required prior to the effective date of this section by the cost of such coverage. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. 60 days) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 added section 1799.7.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6149 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6149
Automatic reciprocity.
Status: in_force

If no agreement, arrangement or declaration is in effect with respect to another jurisdiction as authorized by this subchapter, any vehicle properly registered or licensed in the other jurisdiction, and for which evidence of compliance is supplied, shall receive, when operated in this Commonwealth, the same exemptions, benefits and privileges granted by the other jurisdiction to vehicles properly registered in this Commonwealth with the same type of registration. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 6149 is referred to in section 1303 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9205 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 92 / Section 9205
Mutual agreement.
Status: in_force

No highway transfer shall occur between the department and an affected municipality unless the municipality agrees to the transfer of the described highway.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9802 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9802
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:

"Bus company." Every person who operates or causes to be operated any motorbus on any highway in this Commonwealth.

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

"Highway." The Pennsylvania Turnpike and every way or place, of whatever nature, open to the use of the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular travel. The term does not include a roadway or driveway upon grounds owned by private persons, colleges, universities or other institutions.

"Motor fuel." Includes "fuels" as defined in the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1965, No.550), known as the Fuel Use Tax Act, and "liquid fuels" as defined in the act of May 21, 1931 (P.L.149, No.105), known as The Liquid Fuels Tax Act.

"Motorbus." A qualified motor vehicle under section 9602 (relating to definitions) with a seating capacity of 20 or more passengers, excluding the driver, except a school bus.

"Operations." Operations of all motorbuses, whether loaded or empty, whether for compensation or not for compensation and whether owned by or leased to the bus company which operates them or causes them to be operated.

"Qualified motor vehicle." A qualified motor vehicle as defined in section 9602 (relating to definitions).

"Secretary." The Secretary of Revenue of the Commonwealth. (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996) 1995 Amendment. Act 75 amended the def. of "motorbus" and added the def. of "qualified motor vehicle." References in Text. The act of May 21, 1931 (P.L.149, No.105), known as The Liquid Fuels Tax Act, and the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1965, No.550), known as the Fuel Use Tax Act, referred to in the def. of "motor fuel," were repealed by the act of April 17, 1997 (P.L.6, No.3). The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 90 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3105 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 31 / Section 3105
Drivers of emergency vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The driver of an emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm or other emergency call, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions stated in this section.

(b) Exercise of special privileges.--The driver of an emergency vehicle may:

(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this part.

(2) Proceed past a red signal indication or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation, except as provided in subsection (d).

(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver does not endanger life or property, except as provided in subsection (d).

(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement, overtaking vehicles or turning in specified directions.

(c) Audible and visual signals required.--The privileges granted in this section to an emergency vehicle shall apply only when the vehicle is making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting the requirements and standards set forth in regulations adopted by the department.

(d) Ambulances, blood delivery vehicles and human organ delivery vehicles.--The driver of an ambulance, blood delivery vehicle or human organ delivery vehicle shall comply with maximum speed limits, red signal indications and stop signs. After ascertaining that the ambulance, blood delivery vehicle or human organ delivery vehicle will be given the right-of-way, the driver may proceed through a red signal indication or stop sign.

(d.1) Vehicles owned and operated by a county correctional institution in a city of the first class.--The driver of a vehicle that is owned and operated by a county correctional institution in a city of the first class and used to respond to an emergency at a correctional institution in a city of the first class or to escort an ambulance which is transporting a sick or injured prisoner in a city of the first class shall comply with maximum speed limits, red signal indications and stop signs. After ascertaining that the vehicle will be given

the right-of-way, the driver may proceed through a red signal indication or stop sign.

(e) Exercise of care.--This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.

(f) Pedalcycles.--No part of this section shall be construed to restrict the operation of a pedalcycle used by a police officer or a bike medic during the course of performing official duties.

(g) Emergency vehicle preemption devices.--

(1) The department may promulgate regulations for the operation and use of preemptive traffic devices by emergency vehicles.

(2) An individual other than authorized emergency personnel who operates or uses a preemptive traffic device commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(3) The possession of a preemptive traffic device by an individual who is not an authorized user of the device is prohibited. The device if in the possession of a nonauthorized user shall be deemed contraband and shall be seized by a law enforcement officer.

(h) Limitations relating to school buses.--Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b)(4), the driver of an emergency vehicle shall come to a complete stop when a school bus flashes its red signal lights and activates its side stop signal arms. After stopping, the driver of the emergency vehicle may pass the school bus only after exercising due diligence and caution for the safety of the students in a manner that will not risk the safety of the students.

(i) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "bike medic" means an individual who:

(1) operates a pedalcycle and is certified by the Department of Health as an emergency medical services provider;

(2) is a member of an emergency medical services agency licensed by the Department of Health and operating within the scope of practice of an emergency medical services provider, as applicable;

(3) has successfully completed a basic emergency medical services cycling program approved by the Department of Health;

(4) wears emergency first responder appropriate attire for operating upon the highways in accordance with national standards; and

(5) makes use of an appropriate visual and audible warning device in the performance of official duties. (May 9, 1986, P.L.158, No.51, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; July 15, 2004, P.L.694, No.75, eff. 60 days; June 17, 2016, P.L.338, No.44, eff. 60 days; July 8, 2016, P.L.477, No.75, eff. 60 days) 2016 Amendments. Act 44 amended subsec. (f) and added subsec. (i) and Act 75 added subsec. (d.1). 2004 Amendment. Act 75 added subsec. (h). Cross References. Section 3105 is referred to in sections 3345.1, 6342 of this title; section 901 of Title 30 (Fish); section 901 of Title 34 (Game).
75 Pa.C.S. § 9103 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 91 / Section 9103
Transfers for emergency or equipment needs.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If the need arises for transfers to counties because of emergency or equipment needs, the department shall draw from the allocations of all counties in a manner such that the proportion of the transfer for any given county equals the proportion of the total allocation for that county to the total highway maintenance appropriations and executive authorizations.

(b) Effect on subsequent allocation.--Expenditures from transfers made to or from any county for emergency or equipment needs shall not become a part of the computation for such county for the subsequent years' maintenance allocation.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9203 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 92 / Section 9203
Description of functionally-local highways.
Status: in_force

Within six months of the effective date of this chapter, the department shall list and describe all functionally-local highways in this Commonwealth. Also, within six months of the effective date of this chapter and annually thereafter, the department shall list the proposed functionally-local highways to be transferred, giving priority to highways located in counties in which State highways are in the poorest condition, as indicated in the road quality reports prepared in accordance with Chapter 453 of department regulations. The list and description shall be categorized by municipality and shall include a map showing location, length and type of roadway and right-of-way. Cross References. Section 9203 is referred to in section 9204 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1609.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1609.2
Medical certification.
Status: in_force

(a) Requirements.--An individual who certifies that the individual operates or expects to operate a commercial motor vehicle in nonexcepted interstate commerce or nonexcepted intrastate commerce shall provide the department with an original or photographic copy of a medical examiner's certificate prepared by a medical examiner. The medical examiner's certificate shall be valid for up to two years from the date of the medical examination.

(b) Maintaining certification.--A CDL holder who certifies intent to operate a commercial motor vehicle in nonexcepted interstate commerce or nonexcepted intrastate commerce shall provide the department with an original or copy of a subsequently issued medical examiner's certificate.

(c) Noncompliance with medical requirements.--

(1) This subsection applies in the following circumstances:

(i) Upon the expiration of a medical certification or a medical variance issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the department.

(ii) If the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notifies the department that a medical variance was rescinded.

(2) If this subsection applies, the department shall notify a nonexcepted commercial driver that the driver is no longer in conformance with the medical certification requirements and that the CDL designation will be removed from the driver's license unless the driver:

(i) submits a current medical certificate or medical variance; or

(ii) changes the self-certification to driving only in excepted interstate commerce or excepted intrastate commerce. (Jan. 27, 2012, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)

Amendment. Act 1 added section 1609.2. Cross References. Section 1609.2 is referred to in section 1609.3 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7911 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 79 / Section 7911
Motorcycle safety education program.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department shall establish a motorcycle safety education program throughout this Commonwealth. It shall approve and conduct an annual review of course material for authorized schools. It shall certify all instructors and shall include a uniform curriculum for the course of instruction and training requirements for instructors. The department shall be responsible for certifying schools to conduct approved motorcycle safety courses and shall adopt such necessary rules and regulations to govern the administration of motorcycle education within this Commonwealth.

(b) Exemption from liability.--The owner of land who authorizes his property to be used for the purposes of an approved motorcycle safety education program as provided in subsection (a) shall not be held civilly liable for any injury or death to persons or damage to property that may occur during the course of instruction or training, except for willful or malicious failure to warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity. (Nov. 22, 2011, P.L.416, No.103, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4905 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4905
Safety requirements for towed vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Connecting devices and distances.--When one vehicle is towing another, the connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed. The distance between the vehicles shall not exceed 15 feet except between any two vehicles transporting poles, pipes, machinery or other objects of a structural nature such that they cannot readily be dismembered.

(b) Red flags and lights.--If the distance between the vehicles exceeds five feet, a red flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square shall be displayed upon the connection centered between the vehicles. During hours of darkness a red light shall be displayed at the same position in lieu of the flag or cloth.

(c) Deflection of trailer wheels.--Every trailer shall be attached to the vehicle drawing it so as to prevent the wheels of the trailer from deflecting more than six inches from the path of the drawing vehicle's wheels.

(d) Safety chains.--Whenever two vehicles are connected by a ball-and-socket type hitch, or pintle hook without a locking device, they shall also be connected by two safety chains of equal length, each safety chain having an ultimate strength at least equal to the gross weight of the towed vehicles. The safety chains shall be crossed and connected to the towed and towing vehicle and to the tow bar so as to prevent the tow bar from dropping to the ground in the event the tow bar fails or becomes disconnected. The safety chains shall have no more slack than is necessary to permit proper turning.

(e) Obstructed lighting equipment.--Whenever the rear running lights, stop lights, turn signals or hazard warning lights required by the provisions of Chapter 43 (relating to lighting equipment) are obstructed by the load on a vehicle or by a towed vehicle or its load, lighting equipment shall be displayed on the rear of the towed vehicle or load equivalent to the obstructed lights or signals, except in the case of implements of husbandry or commercial implements of husbandry displaying the slow-moving vehicle emblem and operating between sunrise and sunset.

(f) Penalty for violation of subsection (e).--

(1) A person who operates a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 1603 (relating to definitions), in violation of subsection (e) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 for each violation.

(2) A person who operates a motor vehicle other than a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 1603, in violation of subsection (e) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $100. (June 23, 1981, P.L.98, No.35, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days) 1995 Amendment. Act 75 added subsec. (f). 1992 Amendment. Act 174 amended subsec. (e). Cross References. Section 4905 is referred to in section 4904 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3504 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3504
Riding on pedalcycles.
Status: in_force

(a) Use of seat by operator.--A person propelling a pedalcycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the pedalcycle.

(b) Number of riders.--No pedalcycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which the pedalcycle is designed and equipped except that an adult rider may transport a child in a pedalcycle child carrier which is securely attached to the pedalcycle or in a trailer which is towed by a pedalcycle. (Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 8515 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8515
Authorization issuance and renewal.
Status: in_force

(a) Review of applications and issuance.--The department shall review all applications for a PDD authorization and applications for the renewal of a PDD authorization and may issue an authorization to or renew the authorization of any applicant that:

(1) has submitted a completed application;

(2) has the ability to comply with the provisions of this subchapter; and

(3) has not knowingly made a false statement of material fact in the application or has not deliberately failed to disclose any information requested by the department.

(b) Authorization period and renewal.--

(1) A PDD authorization issued under this subchapter shall be valid for a period of one year.

(2) If the PDD application is not approved by the department within 30 days after receipt of the application, the application shall be deemed approved.

(3) An application for the renewal of a PDD authorization shall be submitted at least 45 days prior to the expiration of the PDD authorization and include an update of the information contained in the initial application for the PDD authorization. A PDD authorization for which a completed renewal application has been received by the department shall continue in effect unless the department sends a written notification to the authorized entity that the department has denied the renewal of the PDD authorization.

(c) Duty of authorized entities.--An authorized entity shall have an ongoing duty to provide any information or records that may be required by the department and is reasonably necessary for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter.

(d) Applicability.--Except as provided in subsection (e), the following shall not be subject to the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law:

(1) Information contained in an application for a PDD authorization or renewal application submitted to the department by an applicant under this section or section 8514 (relating to application).

(2) Additional information requested by the department and submitted by an applicant as part of the review of the applicant's application for a PDD authorization or renewal application under this section or section 8514.

(3) Information and records submitted by an authorized entity to the department under this section or section 8514.

(e) Applicability exception.--Subsection (d) shall not apply to the following:

(1) Information or records submitted to the department under section 8514(b)(2)(i), (ii) or (iv), (4), (8) or

(9)(ii).

(2) Information or records required to be posted on the department's publicly accessible Internet website under section 8513(b)(3)(ii) (relating to powers of department). Cross References. Section 8515 is referred to in section 8511 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9016 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9016
Reward for detection of violations.
Status: in_force

The secretary is authorized to pay a reward, out of money appropriated from the Motor License Fund for the purpose, to any person, other than a State officer or employee, who reports a distributor who has failed to file the reports required and pay the tax imposed by this chapter. The reward shall be in an amount the secretary deems proper, not exceeding 10% of the amount of the tax, penalty and interest due. A reward shall not be paid unless collection of the delinquent tax has been made or the distributor has been convicted for violating this chapter.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1368.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1368.3
Special plates for recipients of Legion of Merit.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Legion of Merit, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and any documentation the department requires, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Legion of Merit. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.705, No.108, eff. 120 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 108 added section 1368.3. Cross References. Section 1368.3 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1718 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1718
Exclusion from benefits.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--An insurer shall exclude from benefits any insured, or his personal representative, under a policy enumerated in section 1711 (relating to required benefits) or

1712 (relating to availability of benefits), when the conduct of the insured contributed to the injury sustained by the insured in any of the following ways:

(1) While intentionally injuring himself or another or attempting to intentionally injure himself or another.

(2) While committing a felony.

(3) While seeking to elude lawful apprehension or arrest by a law enforcement official.

(b) Conversion of vehicle.--A person who knowingly converts a motor vehicle is ineligible to receive first party benefits from any source other than a policy of insurance under which he is an insured for any injury arising out of the maintenance or use of the converted vehicle.

(c) Named driver exclusion.--An insurer or the first named insured may exclude any person or his personal representative from benefits under a policy enumerated in section 1711 or 1712 when any of the following apply:

(1) The person is excluded from coverage while operating a motor vehicle in accordance with the act of June 5, 1968 (P.L.140, No.78), relating to the writing, cancellation of or refusal to renew policies of automobile insurance.

(2) The first named insured has requested that the person be excluded from coverage while operating a motor vehicle. This paragraph shall only apply if the excluded person is insured on another policy of motor vehicle liability insurance. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 amended subsec. (c). References in Text. The act of June 5, 1968 (P.L.140, No.78), referred to as the Automobile Insurance Policy Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was repealed by the act of June 17, 1998, P.L.464, No.68. The subject matter is now contained in Article XX of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9803 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9803
Imposition of tax (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9803 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4531 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4531
Emission control systems.
Status: in_force

(a) Compliance with established maximum levels.--No vehicle manufactured in compliance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (77 Stat. 392, 42 U.S.C. § 1857), or any amendments or supplements thereto, shall have emissions exceeding the maximum permissible levels prescribed by law.

(b) Limitation on alteration of system.--No person shall disable, change or alter the emission control system of a vehicle. Original emission control components or replacements in kind shall be present and functioning on all vehicles. A subject vehicle may be equipped with any added components which are designed to improve emissions. It is unlawful for a subject vehicle that is not in compliance with the preceding requirements to be operated under its own power until a reinspection at an official emission inspection station establishes its full compliance, provided that it shall be lawful for the vehicle to be operated under its own power by the vehicle owner while en route to the official emission inspection station for a reinspection.

(c) Limitation on sale and operation of vehicles with altered systems.--No person shall knowingly sell or operate a vehicle whose emission control system has been disabled, changed or altered from its original design specifications, except for in-kind replacement of system components and added components which are designed to improve emissions. (Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1250, No.166; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days) 1994 Amendment. Act 172 amended subsec. (c). Automobile Emission Program. Section 12 of Act 129 of 1982 provided that nothing in Act 129 shall be construed as requiring an automobile emission program. The notice stating that the enhanced emission inspection program will commence January 2, 1995, was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on October 29, 1994, at 24 Pa.B. 5472. Cross References. Section 4531 is referred to in section 4523 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9506 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9506
Administration and enforcement (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1997 Repeal. Section 9506 was repealed April 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, effective July 1, 1997.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7712.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712.1
Certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), an owner of a snowmobile or ATV which is in this Commonwealth and for which no certificate of title has been issued shall apply to the department for a certificate of title.

(b) Exemptions from titling.--No certificate of title is required for:

(1) A snowmobile or ATV that was registered prior to the effective date of this section.

(2) A snowmobile or ATV owned by the United States unless a general registration certificate has been issued therefor.

(3) A new snowmobile or ATV owned by a dealer before and until sale.

(4) A snowmobile or ATV owned by a nonresident of this Commonwealth and not required by law to be registered in this Commonwealth.

(5) A snowmobile or ATV owned by a resident of this Commonwealth and required by law to be registered in another state, based and used principally outside of this Commonwealth and not required by law to be registered in this Commonwealth.

(c) Contents of application.--Application for a certificate of title shall be made upon a form prescribed and furnished by the department and shall contain a full description of the snowmobile or ATV, date of purchase, the name and address of the owner, a statement of the title of applicant, together with any other information or documents the department requires to identify the snowmobile or ATV and to enable the department to determine whether the owner is entitled to a certificate of title.

(d) Signing and filing of application.--Application for a certificate of title shall be made within 15 days of the sale or transfer of a snowmobile or ATV or its entry into this Commonwealth from another jurisdiction, whichever is later. The application shall be accompanied by the required fee and any tax payable by the applicant under the laws of this Commonwealth in connection with the acquisition or use of a snowmobile or ATV or evidence to show that the tax has been paid or collected. The application shall be signed and verified by oath or affirmation by the applicant if a natural person; in the case of an association or partnership, by a member or a partner; and in the case of a corporation, by an executive officer or person specifically authorized by the corporation to sign the application.

(e) ATV's purchased from dealers or manufacturers.--(Deleted by amendment).

(f) ATV's not requiring certificate of title.--(Deleted by amendment).

(g) Registration without certificate of title prohibited.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the department shall not issue a registration certificate or limited

registration certificate for a snowmobile or ATV or a vintage snowmobile permit for a vintage snowmobile unless a certificate of title has been issued by the department to the owner or an application for a certificate of title has been delivered by the owner to the department.

(h) Refusing issuance of certificate of title.--The department may refuse issuance of a certificate of title if it has reasonable grounds to believe any one of the following:

(1) A required fee has not been paid.

(2) Any taxes payable under the laws of this Commonwealth on or in connection with, or resulting from the acquisition or use of, the snowmobile or ATV have not been paid.

(3) The applicant is not the owner of the snowmobile or ATV.

(4) The application contains a false or fraudulent statement.

(5) The applicant has failed to furnish required information or documents or any additional information the department reasonably requires.

(i) Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title.--(Deleted by amendment).

(j) Transfer of ownership of snowmobile or ATV.--

(1) Upon the sale or transfer of ownership of a snowmobile or ATV within this Commonwealth, the owner shall execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee in the space provided on the certificate of title or as the department prescribes, sworn to before a notary public or other officer empowered to administer oaths, and deliver the certificate to the transferee at the time of the delivery of the snowmobile or ATV.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in section 7715.1 (relating to snowmobile or ATV purchased from dealer), the transferee shall, within 15 days of the assignment of the certificate of title, apply for a new title by forwarding to the department the certificate of title executed as required by paragraph (1), a properly completed application for certificate of title, sworn to before a notary public or other officer empowered to administer oaths, and such other forms as the department may require.

(k) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced:

(1) For a first offense, to pay a fine of $100 and costs of prosecution.

(2) For a subsequent offense, to pay a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000 and costs of prosecution. (Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, 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)

Amendment . Act 113 amended subsec. (g). Cross References. Section 7712.1 is referred to in section 7712.2 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1533 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1533
Suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation.
Status: in_force

(a) Violations within Commonwealth.--The department shall suspend the operating privilege of any person who, upon being duly notified by an issuing authority or a court of competent jurisdiction of this Commonwealth, has failed to take any of the following actions:

(1) Respond to a citation or summons to appear before the issuing authority or court for a violation of this title, other than parking.

(2) Pay any fine, costs or restitution imposed by the issuing authority or court for a violation of this title, other than parking.

(a.1) Exception when unable to pay fines, costs or restitution.--

(1) Prior to suspending the operating privilege of a person under subsection (a)(2), an issuing authority or a court of competent jurisdiction of this Commonwealth shall proceed under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9730 (relating to payment of court costs, restitution and fines).

(2) A person shall not have the person's operating privilege suspended solely for violation of subsection (a)(2) unless the issuing authority or court determines that the person is able to pay the fines, costs or restitution imposed.

(3) Neither the issuing authority nor the court may waive or reduce under this subsection costs imposed under section 1101 of the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act.

(b) Violations outside Commonwealth.--The department shall suspend the operating privilege of any person who has failed to respond to a citation, summons or similar writ to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction of the United States or any state which has entered into an enforcement agreement with the department, as authorized under section 6146 (relating to enforcement agreements), for any violation of the motor vehicle laws of such state, other than parking, or who has failed to pay any fine or costs imposed by such court upon being duly notified in accordance with the laws of such jurisdiction in which the violation occurred. A person who provides proof, satisfactory to the department, that the full amount of the fine and costs has been forwarded to and received by the court shall not be regarded as having failed to respond for the purposes of this subsection.

(c) Time for responding to notice.--At least 30 days before an issuing authority or court notifies the department to impose a suspension pursuant to subsection (a), the issuing authority or court shall notify the person in writing of the requirement to respond to the citation or summons and pay all fines, restitution and penalties imposed by the issuing authority or court. The notice shall include information regarding all of the following:

(1) The ability to pay all fines, restitution and penalties by installment payments.

(2) The ability to enter and complete a community service requirement in lieu of payment of all fines, restitution and penalties.

(d) Period of suspension.--The suspension shall continue until such person shall take any of the following actions:

(1) Respond to the citation, summons or writing.

(2) Pay all fines, restitution and penalties imposed by the issuing authority or court.

(3) Enter into an agreement to make installment payments for all fines, restitution and penalties imposed by the issuing authority or court. The department may reimpose the suspension if the person fails to make regular installment payments only if the issuing authority or court has determined that the person is able to pay in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 9730.

(4) In accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 9730, enter into a program of community service approved by the issuing authority or court in lieu of payment. The department may reimpose the suspension if the person fails to complete a program of community service as ordered by the issuing authority or court.

(5) If applicable, pay the fee specified under section 1960 (relating to reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration).

(e) Remedy cumulative.--A suspension under this section shall be in addition to the requirement of withholding renewal or reinstatement of a violator's driver's license as prescribed in section 1503(a) (relating to persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license).

(f) Admissibility of documents.--A copy of a document issued by a court or issuing authority of this Commonwealth or by an official of another state shall be admissible for the purpose of proving a violation of this section. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Nov. 16, 1994, P.L.614, No.95, eff. 60 days; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 120 days; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 180 days; Oct. 8, 2012, P.L.1193, No.146, eff. 90 days; Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1143, No.138, eff. 18 months) 2024 Amendment. Act 138 amended subsecs. (a), (c) and (d) and added subsec. (a.1). See section 6(2) of Act 138 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability. 1999 Amendment. Act 23 amended subsec. (e). 1994 Amendments. Act 115 overlooked the amendment by Act 95, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 1533. Cross References. Section 1533 is referred to in sections 1543.1, 1545, 1553, 1554, 1557, 1702, 1960 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1103 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1103
Application for certificate of title (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1990 Repeal. Section 1103 was repealed June 30, 1990, P.L.266, No.63, effective immediately, and July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, effective immediately.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3121 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 31 / Section 3121
EMS costs.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other costs that may be imposed under this part for a traffic violation, except for a parking violation, a cost of $20 shall be imposed. Moneys collected shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund. (Oct. 29, 2020, P.L.773, No.93, eff. 120 days) Cross References. Section 3121 is referred to in section 8153 of Title 35 (Health and Safety).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1607 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1607
Commercial driver's license qualification standards.
Status: in_force

(a) Testing.--

(1) The Commonwealth shall offer one knowledge test to all commercial driver's license holders until April 1, 1992, for each class and for each endorsement for driving a commercial motor vehicle which complies with minimum standards established by Federal regulation and all other requirements of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-570, 49 U.S.C. App. § 2701 et seq.). This subsection shall not apply to an applicant for a commercial driver learner's permit.

(2) No person shall be issued a commercial driver's license unless the person is a resident of this Commonwealth and has passed a knowledge and skills test for driving a commercial motor vehicle which complies with minimum standards established by Federal regulation, all other

requirements of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 and other requirements imposed under Federal regulation which are published by the department as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The department shall publish the content of the driving examination for the commercial driver's license as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The tests shall be offered by the department or its agents.

(3) The department may authorize a person, including an agency of this or another state, an employer, a private institution, association or driver training school, or a department, agency or instrumentality of local government to administer the skills test specified by this section, provided:

(i) The test is the same as that which would otherwise be administered by the department.

(ii) The third party has entered into an agreement with the department.

(4) (Repealed).

(5) As a result of this section, no layoffs shall occur in the classification known as Driver's License Examiner.

(6) The department shall provide applicants for commercial driver's licenses with the choice of selecting a knowledge test administered in either a written or an oral format:

(i) The department shall administer the knowledge tests in both the English and Spanish languages.

(ii) An applicant requesting the oral or Spanish version of the knowledge test must schedule for the examination at a testing site authorized by the department.

(iii) The department shall offer alternate testing formats to avoid discrimination against drivers with limited literacy or verbal comprehension skills.

(iv) The alternative of an oral version of the knowledge test shall not be available to persons seeking a hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial driver's license.

(v) The use of interpreters shall not be permitted.

(7) The department shall accept the results of skills tests administered in other states and sent electronically by the other state, provided that the skills test administered meets Federal testing standards.

(8) The department shall require a driver to retake one or more tests authorized under this chapter within 30 days upon receiving credible information that the commercial driver learner's permit holder or commercial driver's license holder is suspected of fraud related to the issuance of a commercial driver learner's permit or commercial driver's license.

(9) Interpreters shall not be permitted during the administration of the skills test. Neither the commercial driver learner's permit holder nor the test examiner may communicate in a language other than English during the skills test.

(b) Waiver of test.--The department shall waive the skills test specified in this section for a commercial driver's license applicant:

(1) Holding a valid Class 2, 3 or 4 license who meets the requirements of Federal regulations. If permitted by Federal regulation, the department may waive the written test requirement for a commercial driver's license applicant holding a valid Class 2, 3 or 4 license.

(2) Who, subject to the limitations and requirements of 49 CFR 383.77 (relating to substitute for driving skills tests), meets all certifications required for waiver under 49 CFR 383.77 and who certifies all of the following:

(i) That the applicant is a member of the active or reserve components of any branch or unit of the armed forces of the United States or a veteran who received an honorable discharge from any branch or unit of the active or reserve components of the armed forces of the United States.

(ii) That the applicant is or was regularly employed in a position in the armed forces of the United States requiring operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

(iii) That the applicant has legally operated, for at least two years within the five years immediately prior to applying for a commercial driver's license, a vehicle representative of the commercial motor vehicle the driver applicant operates or expects to operate, either under the exemption from this Commonwealth's commercial driver's license requirement provided by section 1606(b)(2) (relating to requirement for commercial driver's license) or the equivalent exemption of another state or while on active duty in a foreign jurisdiction.

(c) Limitations on issuance of license.--

(1) Applicants for a commercial driver's license shall provide the department with the names of all states where the applicant has been previously or is currently licensed to operate any type of motor vehicle.

(2) The department shall request the complete driving record from all states where the applicant was licensed within the previous ten years to operate any type of motor vehicle. Suitable notations of all convictions, disqualifications and other licensing actions for violations of any State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation, committed in any type of vehicle may be stored and admitted into evidence by the department as provided in section 1516(b) (relating to department records). All actions reported to the department under this paragraph shall have the same effect on subsequent actions as if the reported action had been taken by the department.

(3) A commercial driver's license or commercial driver learner's permit shall not be issued to a person while the person is subject to a disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle or while the person's driver's license is suspended, revoked or canceled in any state; nor shall a commercial driver's license be issued to a person who has a commercial driver's license issued by any other state unless the person first surrenders all such licenses, which shall be returned to the issuing state for cancellation.

(4) A person must complete training as prescribed by 49 CFR Pt. 380 (relating to special training requirements) before taking the knowledge test for a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time.

(d) Commercial driver learner's permit.--

(1) The department shall issue a commercial driver learner's permit in accordance with section 1505 (relating to learners' permits).

(2) A commercial driver learner's permit is required for the addition of endorsements and the removal of

restrictions established under this chapter, including those established by regulation.

(3) Before a person may take the examination for a commercial driver's license, the person must have held a learner's permit for 15 days for the class of vehicle the person intends to drive.

(4) A commercial driver learner's permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance without having to retake the general and endorsement knowledge tests.

(5) An applicant for a commercial driver learner's permit must have a valid driver's license or commercial driver's license issued by the department.

(6) A commercial driver learner's permit is only valid when the commercial driver learner's permit holder has in the driver's immediate possession both the permit and a driver's license or commercial driver's license.

(7) A commercial driver learner's permit holder must be accompanied at all times by a CDL holder who has a valid commercial driver's license with the proper class and endorsements necessary to operate the vehicle being driven. The CDL holder must, at all times, be physically present in the front seat of the vehicle next to the commercial driver learner's permit holder or, in the case of a bus or passenger vehicle, directly behind or in the first row behind the driver and must have the commercial driver learner's permit holder under observation and direct supervision.

(8) A commercial driver learner's permit holder with a passenger or school bus endorsement is prohibited from operating a vehicle carrying a passenger other than Federal or State auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees and the CDL holder accompanying the commercial driver learner's permit holder.

(9) A commercial driver learner's permit holder with a tank endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating a tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue.

(10) An applicant for a commercial driver learner's permit must be at least 18 years of age.

(11) A commercial driver learner's permit holder is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle if the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded in accordance with department regulations.

(12) A person must complete training as prescribed by 49 CFR Pt. 380 before taking the skills test for a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license for the first time.

(13) A person must complete training as prescribed by 49 CFR Pt. 380 before taking the skills test for a passenger

(P) or school bus (S) endorsement for the first time.

(14) The requirements of paragraphs (12) and (13) do not apply to an individual who obtained a commercial driver learner's permit before February 7, 2020, or a later date as permitted by Federal regulation, if the individual obtains a commercial driver's license before the commercial driver learner's permit or commercial driver learner's permit renewal expires.

(15) The department shall waive the knowledge test specified under this section, subject to the limitations in 49 CFR 383.77, for an applicant who meets all the requirements for a waiver under 49 CFR 383.77(a).

(e) Federal disqualifications.--Upon receipt of a notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Administration that a person is subject to a disqualification imposed by Federal law, the department shall record the disqualification in the person's driving record. (Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; July 15, 2004, P.L.694, No.75, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2005, P.L.100, No.37; Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days; Nov. 1, 2013, P.L.673, No.82, eff. 60 days; Oct. 22, 2015, P.L.199, No.49, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2020, P.L.1246, No.131) 2020 Amendment. Act 131 amended subsec. (d)(4) and added subsecs. (c)(4) and (d)(12), (13), (14) and (15), effective in 60 days as to the addition of subsec. (d)(15), six months as to the amendment of subsec. (d)(4) and January 1, 2022, as to the addition of subsecs. (c)(4) and (d)(12), (13) and (14). 2015 Amendment. Act 49 amended subsec. (a)(6) and added subsecs. (a)(7), (8) and (9) and (d)(4), (5), (6), (7), (8),

(9), (10) and (11). 2013 Amendment. Act 82 amended subsec. (b). 2005 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsec. (c) and added subsec.

(e). Section 10(2) of Act 37 provided that Act 37 shall take effect 90 days after publication of a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The notice was published July 16, 2005, at 35 Pa.B. 4029. 2004 Amendment. Act 75 amended subsec. (d). 1996 Amendment. Act 115 amended subsec. (a). Section 27 of Act 115 provided that the provisions of 67 Pa. Code §§ 75.25, 75.26, 75.27 and 75.28 are repealed upon the publication of testing procedures as set forth in section 1607(a) in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The notice of testing procedures was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on August 24, 1996, at 26 Pa.B. 4143. Cross References. Section 1607 is referred to in sections 1603, 1611 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1773 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1773
Continuation of suspension until judgments paid and proof given.
Status: in_force

A person's operating privilege shall remain suspended and shall not be renewed in the name of that person unless and until every judgment is stayed, satisfied in full or to the extent provided in this subchapter, and until the person furnishes proof of financial responsibility as required.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1368.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1368.2
Special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Presidential Service Badge, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Presidential Service Badge. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 91 added section 1368.2. Cross References. Section 1368.2 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3733 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3733
Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer.
Status: in_force

(a) Offense defined.--Any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring his vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer, when given a visual and audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop, commits an offense as graded in subsection

(a.2).

(a.1) Disposition of fines, etc.--The fines imposed and collected under subsection (a) shall not be subject to 42 Pa.C.S. § 3733 (relating to deposits into account). The fines imposed and collected under subsection (a) shall be distributed in the manner provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 3571(b)(2) and (3) (relating to Commonwealth portion of fines, etc.).

(a.2) Grading.--

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), an offense under subsection (a) constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. Any driver upon conviction shall pay an additional fine of $500. This fine shall be in addition to and not in lieu of all other fines, court expenses, jail sentences or penalties.

(2) An offense under subsection (a) constitutes a felony of the third degree if the driver while fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer does any of the following:

(i) commits a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance);

(ii) crosses a State line; or

(iii) endangers a law enforcement officer or member of the general public due to the driver engaging in a high-speed chase.

(b) Signal by police officer.--The signal given by the police officer may be by hand, voice, emergency lights or siren.

(c) Defenses.--

(1) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the pursuing police officer's vehicle was not clearly identifiable by its markings or, if unmarked, was not occupied by a police officer who was in uniform and displaying a badge or other sign of authority.

(2) It is a defense to prosecution under this section if the defendant can show by a preponderance of the evidence that the failure to stop immediately for a police officer's vehicle was based upon a good faith concern for personal safety. In determining whether the defendant has met this burden, the court may consider the following factors:

(i) The time and location of the event.

(ii) The type of police vehicle used by the police officer.

(iii) The defendant's conduct while being followed by the police officer.

(iv) Whether the defendant stopped at the first available reasonably lighted or populated area.

(v) Any other factor considered relevant by the court. (Dec. 27, 1994, P.L.1337, No.154, eff. 180 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113, eff. 60 days) 2006 Amendment. Act 113 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (a.2). Act 113 overlooked the amendment by Act 75 of 2001, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of subsec.

(a). 2001 Amendment. Act 75 amended subsecs. (a) and (c). 1994 Amendment. See section 5 of Act 154 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to appropriation of fines. Cross References. Section 3733 is referred to in sections 1508, 1532 of this title; section 5104.3 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7306 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7306
Payment of costs upon reclaiming vehicle.
Status: in_force

In the event the owner or lienholder of an abandoned vehicle reclaims the vehicle, the reclaiming party shall pay the costs for towing and storage from the date the salvor submitted the abandoned vehicle report to the department, plus a fee of $50 of which $25 shall be transmitted to the department by the salvor. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 7306 is referred to in sections 3352, 7305, 7308 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8503 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8503
Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.--The Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee is established within the department.

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

(1) The secretary, who shall serve as the chairperson of the advisory committee.

(2) The Secretary of Community and Economic Development.

(3) The Insurance Commissioner.

(4) The Secretary of Labor and Industry.

(5) The Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police.

(6) The Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

(6.1) The chairperson of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

(7) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the Senate.

(8) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives.

(9) The following members to be appointed by the Governor:

(i) One member representing a transit authority located in this Commonwealth.

(ii) One member representing an educational or research institution located in this Commonwealth engaged in developing highly automated vehicles.

(iii) One member representing a technology company engaged in developing highly automated vehicles.

(iv) One member representing a vehicle manufacturer engaged in developing highly automated vehicles.

(v) One member representing bicyclists, pedestrians or motorcyclists in this Commonwealth.

(vi) One member representing drivers or consumers in this Commonwealth.

(vii) One member representing a municipality of this Commonwealth.

(viii) One member representing platoon operations.

(ix) One member representing an insurance company, association or exchange who is authorized to transact the business of motor vehicle insurance in this Commonwealth.

(x) Two members representing different labor organizations in this Commonwealth.

(xi) One member representing Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

(xii) One member representing a company engaged in the development of highly automated motor carrier vehicles.

(c) Vacancies.--If a position under subsection (b)(9) has been vacant for 120 days, an appointment shall be made on a rotating basis by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to fill the vacancy.

(d) Alternates.--An advisory committee member under subsection (b)(2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) or (8) may designate an alternate to serve in the member's absence. The advisory committee member shall notify the chairperson of the advisory committee in writing of the designation.

(e) Alternate for secretary.--The secretary may designate an alternate under subsection (b)(1) who must be a deputy secretary.

(f) Terms.--An advisory committee member may be reappointed for additional terms. The terms of advisory committee members appointed by the Governor under subsection (b)(9) shall be three years. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy on the advisory committee under subsection (b) shall serve for the unexpired term and shall be eligible for reappointment.

(g) Meetings and expenses.--The following shall apply:

(1) The advisory committee shall meet at least three times annually but may hold additional meetings as are called by the chairperson of the advisory committee. The chairperson shall provide notice at least 14 days in advance for regular meetings and shall provide a minimum of three days' notice for special meetings.

(2) A record of meeting attendance shall be maintained, and appointed members shall receive written notice if two consecutive meetings are missed. An appointed member under subsection (b)(9) who misses three consecutive meetings without good cause acceptable to the chairperson of the advisory committee may be replaced by the Governor.

(3) Minutes of the meetings shall be prepared and filed with the advisory committee and distributed to each member. Each record shall be a matter of public record.

(4) An appointed member under subsection (b)(9) may not receive per diem expenses.

(5) The department shall provide appropriate staff support to enable the advisory committee to properly carry out the advisory committee's functions.

(h) Powers.--The advisory committee shall have the power to advise and consult the secretary on each aspect of highly automated vehicles and platooning in this Commonwealth and may undertake any of the following:

(1) Developing technical guidance.

(2) Evaluating best practices.

(3) Reviewing existing laws, regulations and guidelines.

(4) Engaging in continued research and evaluation of connected and automated systems technology necessary to ensure safe testing, deployment and continued innovation in this Commonwealth.

(5) Evaluating accidents, based on summaries prepared by the department, if the certificate holder or highly automated vehicle driver was determined to be at fault.

(6) Evaluating workforce impacts, based on summaries prepared by the department in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industry, and how the Federal Government and the Commonwealth are supporting the workforce as a result of automation.

(i) Annual report.--The department shall provide an annual report of the activities of the advisory committee under subsection (h) on the department's publicly accessible Internet website.

(j) Special reports.--Beginning as soon as practicable, but no later than 18 months after the effective date of this subsection, the advisory committee shall submit an annual report that evaluates the impact of highly automated vehicles authorized by this chapter on this Commonwealth. The report shall be submitted to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives and posted on the department's publicly accessible Internet website. The report shall evaluate the following with respect to highly automated vehicles authorized by this chapter:

(1) Benefits and implications to this Commonwealth's workforce.

(2) Economic benefits and implications to this Commonwealth.

(3) Improvements to accessibility and mobility for persons with disabilities.

(4) Improvements to mobility options for the general public.

(5) Suggested changes to the laws of this Commonwealth. (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 amended subsecs. (b) and (h) and added subsec. (j). Cross References. Section 8503 is referred to in section 8501 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7103 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7103
Dealing in vehicles with removed or falsified numbers (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1998 Repeal. Section 7103 was repealed December 21, 1998, P.L.1086, No.145, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3747 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3747
Written report of accident by driver or owner.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If a police officer does not investigate an accident required to be investigated by section 3746 (relating to immediate notice of accident to police department), the driver of a vehicle which is in any manner involved in the accident shall, within five days of the accident, forward a written report of the accident to the department.

(b) Supplemental reports.--The department may require any driver of a vehicle involved in an accident of which written report must be made as provided in this section to file supplemental written reports whenever the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the department.

(c) Exception for disabled persons.--A written accident report is not required under this subchapter from any person who is physically incapable of making a report during the period of incapacity.

(d) Duty of owner if driver disabled.--Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making a written report of an accident as required in this section and the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident shall, within five days after the accident, make the report not made by the driver.

(e) Confidentiality of reports.--All written reports required in this section to be forwarded to the department by drivers or owners of vehicles involved in accidents shall be without prejudice to the individual so reporting and shall be for the confidential use of the department or any other governmental agency or their representatives having use for the records for accident prevention purposes, except that the department shall disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when the identity is not otherwise known or when the person denies his presence at the accident and shall disclose whether any person or vehicle was covered by a vehicle insurance policy and the name of the insurer.

(f) Use of reports as evidence.--No accident reports forwarded under the provisions of this section shall be used as evidence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of an accident except that the department shall furnish upon demand of any party to the trial, or upon demand of any court, a certificate showing that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the department in compliance with the law and, if the report has been made, the date, time and location of the

accident, the names and addresses of the drivers and the owners of the vehicles involved. The reports may be used as evidence when necessary to prosecute charges filed in connection with a violation of section 3748 (relating to false reports).

(g) Compliance with other laws required.--This section does not affect the duty of filing accident reports required by any other statute or regulations made thereunder. Cross References. Section 3747 is referred to in section 3745.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7728 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7728
Accidents and accident reports.
Status: in_force

(a) Duty to stop and provide information.--Whenever any snowmobile or ATV is involved in an accident resulting in loss of life, personal injury or damage to property and the operator thereof has knowledge of such accident, he shall stop and give his name and address, the name and address of the owner thereof and the registration number of the snowmobile or ATV to the injured person or the person sustaining the damage or to a police officer. In case no police officer nor the person sustaining the damage is present at the place where the damage occurred, then the operator shall immediately report, as soon as he is physically able, the accident to the nearest law enforcement agency.

(b) Report of accident to department.--The operator of any snowmobile or ATV involved in any accident resulting in injuries to or death of any person or resulting in property damage to the estimated amount of $100 or more shall, within seven days after such accident, report the matter in writing to the department. If the operator is physically incapable of making the report and there is another participant in the accident not so incapacitated, the participant shall make the report within the prescribed period of time after the accident. In the event that there is no other participant and the operator is other than the owner, then the owner shall within the prescribed period of time, after learning of the facts of such accident, report the matter to the department, together with such information as may have come to his knowledge relating to such accident. Every operator or owner of a snowmobile or an ATV in

an accident, or surviving participant of any such accident, shall make such other and additional reports as the department shall require.

(c) Report by law enforcement officer.--A law enforcement officer who investigates or receives information of an accident involving a snowmobile or an ATV shall make a written report of the investigation or information received, and such additional facts relating to the accident as may come to his knowledge, and mail the same within 48 hours to the department and keep a record thereof in his office.

(d) Exception.--This section does not apply when property damage is sustained in sanctioned snowmobile or ATV races, derbies and rallies. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1332 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1332
Display of registration plate.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Every registration plate shall, at all times, be securely fastened to the vehicle to which it is assigned or on which its use is authorized in accordance with regulations promulgated by the department.

(a.1) Motorcycle registration plate.--

(1) A registration plate issued for a motorcycle may be mounted on the motorcycle in a vertical manner if:

(i) the identifying characters on the plate are displayed in a vertical alignment; and

(ii) the mounting complies with all other provisions of this section.

(2) A registration plate that has its identifying characters displayed horizontally shall not be displayed and mounted vertically.

(3) The department shall produce a registration plate for motorcycles which displays the identifying characters on the plate in a vertical alignment. The department shall issue such a plate upon request and upon payment of a fee of $20, which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee.

(4) No later than January 1, 2016, the department shall report to 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 on the number of motorcycle registration plates issued in a vertical alignment, the cost of issuance and any required revision to the fee so as to maintain necessary financial support for the highway system in this Commonwealth.

(b) Obscuring plate.--It is unlawful to display on any vehicle a registration plate which:

(1) is so dirty as to prevent the reading of the number or letters thereon at a reasonable distance;

(2) is illegible, obscured, covered or otherwise obstructed in any manner which inhibits the proper operation of an automated red light enforcement system in place pursuant to section 3116 (relating to automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities) or 3117 (relating to automated red light enforcement systems in certain municipalities) or any other automated enforcement system authorized by this title or an electronic toll collection system as authorized under 74 Pa.C.S. § 8117 (relating to electronic toll collection);

(3) is illegible, obscured, covered or otherwise obstructed in any manner at a reasonable distance;

(4) is illegible, obscured, covered or otherwise obstructed in any manner which inhibits the visibility of the issuing jurisdiction at a reasonable distance; or

(5) has a tinted plate cover.

(b.1) Construction.--Nothing under subsection (b) shall be construed to prohibit a vehicle from being affixed with a registration plate frame that minimally outlines the registration plate in such a manner that the registration plate's number and issuing jurisdiction is identifiable by an automated enforcement system under subsection (b)(2) or by law enforcement.

(c) Penalty for obscured plate.--Any person who violates subsection (b)(2) or (4) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.

(d) Validating registration stickers.--Validating registration stickers shall not be issued or required to be displayed. (Feb. 9, 2004, P.L.65, No.8; July 2, 2012, P.L.735, No.84, eff. 90 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 9 months; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112) 2022 Amendment. Act 112 amended subsec. (b) and added subsec. (b.1). Section 10(1)(ii) of Act 112 provided that the amendment or addition of subsecs. (b)(2), (3) and (4) and (b.1)

shall take effect immediately and the remainder of the section shall take effect in 60 days. 2016 Amendment. Act 165 amended subsecs. (b) and (c). 2013 Amendment. Act 89 added subsecs. (a.1) and (d), effective in 90 days as to subsec. (a.1) and December 31, 2016, as to subsec. (d). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1332 is referred to in sections 6110.1, 6309.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4536 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4536
Bumpers.
Status: in_force

No person shall operate any vehicle upon a highway without bumpers of a type specified by regulations of the department in both the front and rear unless the vehicle was originally designed and manufactured to be used without bumpers. This section shall not apply to any special mobile equipment, commercial implement of husbandry or implement of husbandry that is not so equipped by the original manufacturer. The driver of a commercial implement of husbandry equipped with vehicular hazard signal lamps shall use the signals when the vehicle is traveling below the speed limit on any highway if the vehicle is not equipped with a rear bumper. (June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1309 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1309
Renewal of registration.
Status: in_force

At least 60 days prior to the expiration of each registration, the department shall send to the registrant an application for renewal of registration. Upon return of the application, accompanied by self-certification of financial responsibility and the applicable fee or fees, the department shall send to the registrant a renewed registration card. An application for renewal of registration for a motor carrier vehicle shall also be accompanied by self-certification of current safety inspection. Failure to receive a renewal application shall not relieve a registrant from the responsibility to renew the registration. (May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.26, No.11, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. imd.; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months) Cross References. Section 1309 is referred to in sections 1306, 1331 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6505 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6505
Disposition of fines and forfeitures (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1978 Repeal. Section 6505 was repealed April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4966 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4966
Permit for movement of quarry equipment.
Status: in_force

An annual permit may be issued for the movement of a piece of quarry equipment or machinery exceeding the maximum size or weight specified in this chapter across any highway other than a freeway from one part of a quarry to another, or upon the highways other than freeways connecting by the most direct route any quarries or portions of quarries under single ownership or operation, but no permit shall be issued for the movement of equipment or machinery for a distance greater than one mile. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 4966 is referred to in sections 1302, 1943, 3108 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1536 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1536
Notice of assignment of points.
Status: in_force

Whenever points are assigned to a driver's record, the department shall send to that person at his last known address a letter of notice pointing out the fact and emphasizing the nature and effects of the point system. Failure to receive such letter shall not prevent the suspension of the operating privilege pursuant to this subchapter.