75 Pa.C.S. § 7712.7 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712.7
Application for certificate of title by agent.
Status: in_force

(a) Authorization to apply.--No person may apply for a certificate of title on behalf of another person unless authorization to do so is in effect and is verified by oath or affirmation of the other person, made, except as between lessors and fleet owners as lessees, not more than 15 days before the application is received by the department. A lessor may authorize a fleet owner to apply for a certificate of title for a leased snowmobile or ATV for a period of up to one year.

(b) Certificate not to be assigned in blank.--No person may apply for, or assign or physically possess, a certificate of title, or direct or allow another person in his employ or control to apply for, or assign or physically possess, a certificate of title, unless the name of the transferee is placed on the assignment of certificate of title simultaneously with the name of the transferor and duly notarized.

(c) Persons authorized to hold certificate.--No person may receive, obtain or hold a certificate of title recorded in the name of another person for the other person who is not in the regular employ of, or not a member of the family of, the other person, unless the person receiving, obtaining or holding the certificate of title has a valid undischarged security interest recorded in the department against the snowmobile or ATV represented by the certificate of title.

(d) Penalty.--A person who violates this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and costs of prosecution. (Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days) 2001 Amendments. Act 68 overlooked the amendment by Act 18, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 7712.7.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1925.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1925.1
Limousines.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue registration plates for limousines for an annual fee as prescribed in section 1917 (relating to motor buses and limousines). The limousine registration plate shall be issued only to vehicles used as limousines for the transportation of persons for compensation. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1799.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1799.1
Antitheft devices.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--All insurance companies authorized to write private passenger automobile insurance within this Commonwealth shall provide premium discounts for motor vehicles with passive antitheft devices. These discounts shall apply to the comprehensive coverage and shall be approved by the commissioner as part of the insurer's rate filing, provided that such discounts shall not be less than 10%. Some or all of the premium discounts required by this subsection may be omitted upon demonstration to the commissioner in an insurer's rate filing that the discounts are duplicative of other discounts provided by the insurer.

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

"Passive antitheft device." Any item or system installed in an automobile which is activated automatically when the operator turns the ignition key to the off position and which is designed to prevent unauthorized use, as prescribed by regulations of the commissioner. The term does not include an ignition interlock provided as a standard antitheft device by the original automobile manufacturer. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990)

1990 Amendment. Act 6 added section 1799.1. Cross References. Section 1799.1 is referred to in section 1791.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7123 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7123
Sale or purchase of certificate or other document.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to purchase or sell a certificate or any other document issued by the department. Police officers or department representatives may confiscate the documents when unlawfully possessed or used.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4729 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4729
Removal of certificate of inspection.
Status: in_force

No certificate of inspection shall be removed from a vehicle or a mass transit vehicle for which the certificate was issued except to replace it with a new certificate of inspection issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or as follows:

(1) The police officer may remove a certificate of inspection in accordance with the provisions of section 4703(f) (relating to operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection).

(2) A person replacing a windshield or repairing a windshield in such a manner as to require removal of a certificate of inspection shall at the option of the registrant of the vehicle or the owner of a mass transit vehicle cut out the portion of the windshield containing the certificate and deliver it to the registrant of the vehicle or the owner of the mass transit vehicle or destroy the certificate. The vehicle or the mass transit vehicle may be driven for up to five days if it displays the portion of the old windshield containing the certificate as prescribed in department regulations. Within the five day period an official inspection station may affix to the vehicle or mass transit vehicle another certificate of inspection for the same inspection period without reinspecting the vehicle or mass transit vehicle in exchange for the portion of the old windshield containing the certificate of inspection. A fee of no more than $2 plus the fee paid to the department may be charged for exchanging the certificate of inspection.

(3) A salvor shall remove and destroy the current certificate of inspection on every vehicle processed as abandoned in the salvor's possession except vehicles owned by the salvor or used in the operation of the business of the salvor.

(4) Every applicant for a certificate of salvage or nonrepairable certificate pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 11 (relating to salvage vehicles, theft vehicles, reconstructed vehicles and flood vehicles) shall remove and destroy the current certificate of inspection.

(5) For the purposes of administering the requirements of regulations promulgated by the department, a qualified Commonwealth employee or an authorized department representative may remove an unauthorized, expired or unlawfully issued certificate of inspection or a certificate of inspection issued for a covert audit. (June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.; May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152)

2002 Amendment. Act 152 amended the entire section, effective immediately as to par. (5) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7729 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7729
Liability of owner for negligence.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Negligence in the use or operation of a snowmobile or an ATV is attributable to the owner. Every owner of a snowmobile or an ATV used or operated in this Commonwealth shall be liable and responsible for death or injury to person or damage to property resulting from negligence in the use or operation of such snowmobile or ATV by any person using or operating the snowmobile or ATV with the permission, express or implied, of such owner.

(b) Exception.--The negligence of the operator shall not be attributed to the owner as to any claim or cause of action accruing to the operator or his legal representative for such injuries or death. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3511 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3511
Pedalcycles prohibited on freeways.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person shall ride a pedalcycle on a freeway.

(b) Exceptions.--

(1) The department and local authorities, on highways under their respective jurisdictions, may issue permits for a procession or event prohibited under subsection (a) upon a determination that:

(i) The pedalcycle procession or event is of national, State or regional interest; and

(ii) the results of an engineering and traffic study indicate that the procession or event can be conducted with safety.

(2) On State-designated freeways, pedalcycles may be authorized under the following limitations:

(i) The pedalcycler is 18 years of age or older or is accompanied by a pedalcycler 18 years of age or older.

(ii) A written request for review of the freeway route based on the potential unavailability of an alternate route is made to the department.

(iii) The department determines that no reasonable alternate route exists and the freeway is safe for pedalcycle travel.

(iv) The department publishes a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin authorizing pedalcycle access to the freeway. The notice shall constitute approval for the persons authorized under subparagraph (i) to ride a pedalcycle on the State-designated freeway.

(c) Action by local authorities.--Action taken by local authorities regarding permission to use pedalcycles on freeways under their jurisdiction shall be:

(1) by ordinance of the local governing body; or

(2) by a commission or public official authorized to act on specified matters.

(d) Operation on shoulder.--If the department authorizes pedalcycle access to a freeway, the pedalcycle shall be operated upon the shoulder of that freeway whenever practicable. (June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 152 amended subsec. (b). 1995 Amendment. Act 72 added subsec. (d). 1992 Amendment. Act 47 added section 3511.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3742 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3742
Accidents involving death or personal injury.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of section 3744 (relating to duty to give information and render aid). Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.--If a vehicle under subsection (a) is a highly automated vehicle operating with an ADS engaged or without a highly automated vehicle driver on board, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the highly automated vehicle stops at the scene of an accident or as close thereto as is safely possible and remains at the scene until the requirements of section 3744 have been fulfilled.

(b) Penalties.--

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person violating this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(2) If the victim suffers serious bodily injury, any person violating subsection (a) commits a felony of the third degree, and the sentencing court shall order the person to serve a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than 90 days and a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000, notwithstanding any other provision of law.

(3)

(i) If the victim dies, any person violating subsection (a) commits a felony of the second degree, and the sentencing court shall order the person to serve a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than three years and a mandatory minimum fine of $2,500, notwithstanding any other provision of law.

(ii) In addition to the minimum term of imprisonment provided for in subparagraph (i), the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall provide within its guidelines a sentencing enhancement if the victim dies as the result of a violation of subsection (a). The provisions of this subparagraph shall not be an element of the crime, and notice of the provisions of this subparagraph shall not be required prior to conviction, but reasonable notice of the Commonwealth's intention to proceed under this subparagraph shall be provided after conviction and before sentencing.

(c) Authority of sentencing court.--There shall be no authority in any court to impose on an offender to which this section is applicable any lesser sentence than provided for in subsection (b)(2) or (3) or to place such offender on probation or to suspend sentence. Sentencing guidelines promulgated by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall not supersede the mandatory sentences provided in this section.

(d) Definitions.--(Deleted by amendment). (Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; Apr. 4, 1996, P.L.53, No.18, eff. 60 days; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.914, No.93, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2014, P.L.814, No.85, eff. 60 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added subsec. (a.1).

Amendment. Act 85 amended subsec. (b).

2010 Amendment. Act 81 deleted subsec. (d). The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law. 1996 Amendment. Act 18 amended subsecs. (b), (c) and (d). Cross References. Section 3742 is referred to in sections 1532, 1541, 1542, 1611, 3744, 3745.1 of this title; section 3103 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5551, 67A01 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1622 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1622
Handheld mobile telephone.
Status: in_force

(a) Commercial motor vehicle.--Except as provided under subsection (c), a driver may not use a handheld mobile telephone while driving a commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle.

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

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

(d) Penalties.--

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

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

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

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

"Mobile telephone." A mobile communication device which uses a commercial mobile radio service, as defined in 47 CFR § 20.3 (relating to definitions). The term does not include two-way or Citizens Band Radio services.

"Use a handheld mobile telephone." As follows:

(1) Using at least one hand to hold a mobile telephone to conduct a voice communication.

(2) Dialing or answering a mobile telephone by pressing more than a single button.

(3) Reaching for a mobile telephone in a manner that requires a driver to maneuver so that the driver is no longer in a seated driving position, restrained by a seat belt that is installed in accordance with 49 CFR § 393.93 (relating to seats, seat belt assemblies, and seat belt assembly anchorages) and adjusted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. (June 30, 2014, P.L.814, No.85, eff. 60 days) 2014 Amendment. Act 85 added section 1622. Cross References. Section 1622 is referred to in section 1603 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9020 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9020
Disposition of fees, fines and forfeitures.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, fees, fines, penalties and bail forfeited, collected under this chapter, shall be paid into the State Treasury, through the department, and credited to the Motor License Fund.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3329 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3329
Duty of driver in litter enforcement corridors.
Status: in_force

(a) Areas indicated by traffic-control devices.--The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within a litter enforcement corridor indicated by official traffic-control devices placed in accordance with department regulations, including advanced warning signs or a vehicle having flashing or revolving yellow lights.

(b) Fines to be doubled.--For any of the following violations, when committed in a litter enforcement corridor designated under section 6105.2 (relating to designation of litter enforcement corridors), the fine shall be double the usual amount: Section 3709 (relating to depositing waste and other material on highway, property or waters). Section 4903 (relating to securing loads in vehicles). 18 Pa.C.S. § 6501 (relating to scattering rubbish).

(c) Fines to be tripled.--If a person is found to be littering or scattering rubbish under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6501 that originated from a commercial business, the fine shall be triple the usual amount.

(d) Notice.--Official traffic control devices shall be appropriately placed to notify motorists that increased penalties apply for littering violations within a litter enforcement corridor. (June 28, 2018, P.L.429, No.62, eff. 6 months) 2018 Amendment. Act 62 added section 3329. Cross References. Section 3329 is referred to in section 6109 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6104 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6104
Administrative duties of department.
Status: in_force

(a) Forms.--The department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, registration cards, drivers' licenses and all other forms requisite or deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this title and any other laws the administration of which is vested in the department.

(b) Review of applications.--The department shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity and legality of every application for registration of a vehicle, for a certificate of title, and for a driver's license and of any other application lawfully made to the department, and may in all cases make investigation as may be deemed necessary or require additional information, and shall reject any application if not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity or legality of the application or the truth of any statement contained in the application, or for any other reason when authorized by law.

(c) Investigations.--The department may make necessary and reasonable investigations to procure information required to enforce the provisions of this title and department regulations.

(d) Retention of records.--The department shall promulgate rules setting forth the minimum amount of time that must elapse before the department may destroy records acquired, established or maintained under this title.

(e) Furnishing documents and information.--The department may supply copies of and information concerning registrations, titles and security interests of vehicles and such statistical data as it may deem to be in the public interest.

(f) Furnishing information to municipal police departments and sheriffs' offices.--The department shall regularly transmit to each municipal police department and sheriff's office a list of the names of persons residing within its jurisdiction whose

operating privilege or registration has been suspended or revoked. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. 60 days) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 added subsec. (f).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1534 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1534
Notice of acceptance and completion of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
Status: in_force

(a) Acceptance notice.--Except as provided in subsection

(b), if a person is arrested for any offense enumerated in section 1532 (relating to revocation or suspension of operating privilege) and is offered and accepts Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition under general rules, the court shall promptly notify the department.

(b) Exception.--If a person is arrested for any offense enumerated in section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and is offered and accepts Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition under this title or general rules, the court shall promptly notify the department. The department shall maintain a record of the acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition and make the record available to any prosecuting attorney, court or law enforcement agency upon request.

(b.1) Completion notice.--When a person successfully completes Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition under this title or general rules for any offense enumerated in section 3802, the court shall promptly notify the department. The department shall maintain a record of the successful completion of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition and make the record available to any prosecuting attorney, court or law enforcement agency upon request.

(c) Expungement.--Immediately following the expiration of 12 years after the notification provided in subsection (b.1), the department shall expunge the record of the acceptance and completion of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. The department shall not require an order of court to expunge the record.

(d) Exceptions to expungement.--The department shall not be required to expunge the record of acceptance and completion of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition if:

(1) during the 12-year period, the department revokes the operating privileges of a person pursuant to section 1542 (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license); or

(2) the person was a commercial driver at the time of the violation causing the disposition. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1982, P.L.1268, No.289, eff. 30 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; Dec. 22, 2025, P.L.363, No.58, eff. imd.) 2025 Amendment. See section 8 of Act 58 of 2025 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to findings and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1788 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1788
Neighborhood electric vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Minimum coverage requirements.--A neighborhood electric vehicle that is registered or operated on a highway shall be covered by financial responsibility in the amount of $15,000 for injury to one person in any one accident, in the amount of $30,000 for injury to two or more persons in any one accident and in the amount of $5,000 for damage of property of others in any one accident. The financial responsibility shall be in a form acceptable to the department.

(b) Exemption from other coverages.--For a neighborhood electric vehicle, no person shall be required to purchase and no insurer shall be required to offer or make available any other coverages contained in this chapter. (Oct. 22, 2014, P.L.2543, No.154, eff. May 1, 2015) 2014 Amendment. Act 154 added section 1788.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1306 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1306
Grounds for refusing registration.
Status: in_force

The department shall refuse registration, renewal or transfer of registration when any of the following circumstances exists:

(1) The applicant is not entitled to registration under the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The applicant has at registration or titling neglected or refused to furnish the department with the information required on the appropriate official form, or any reasonable additional information required by the department.

(3) The department has reasonable grounds to believe that the application contains false or fraudulent information, or that the vehicle is stolen, which fact the department shall ascertain by reference to the stolen vehicle file required to be maintained under section 7114 (relating to records of stolen vehicles), or that the granting of registration would constitute a fraud against the rightful owner or other person having a valid lien upon the vehicle.

(4) The fees required by law have not been paid.

(5) The vehicle is not constructed or equipped as required by this title.

(6) The registration of the vehicle stands suspended for any reason as provided for in this title.

(7) Self-certification of financial responsibility, as required under section 1305(d) (relating to application for registration), is not filed with the registration application.

(8) (Repealed).

(9) (Repealed).

(10) An out-of-service order has been issued for the vehicle, the owner or operator by the department or the United States Department of Transportation.

(11) Self-certification of current safety inspection for a motor carrier vehicle, as required by section 1309 (relating to renewal of registration), is not filed with the application for renewal of 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.; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. 60 days; Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1250, No.166; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 added par. (11). 2001 Amendment. Act 37 amended the intro. par. and par.

(10).

1995 Repeal. Act 72 repealed pars. (8) and (9).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1345 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1345
Special plates for recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Medal of Honor. The plate shall have a light blue background interspersed with 13 white stars. The center of the plate shall bear a golden bronze replica of the appropriate medal. The initials of each recipient shall be embossed in red to the left of the medal and the letters "CMH" (for Congressional Medal of Honor) shall be embossed in red to the right of the medal. (Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.689, No.197, eff. 60 days) 1982 Amendment. Act 197 added section 1345. Cross References. Section 1345 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7701 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7701
Short title of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Snowmobile and All-Terrain Vehicle Law. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1574 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1574
Permitting unauthorized person to drive.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person shall authorize or permit a motor vehicle owned by him or under his control to be driven upon any highway by any person who is not authorized under this chapter or who is not licensed for the type or class of vehicle to be driven.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) is guilty of a summary offense and shall be jointly and severally liable with the driver for any damages caused by the negligence of such driver in operating the vehicle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3702 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3702
Limitations on backing.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No driver shall back a vehicle unless the movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic and then only after yielding the right-of-way to moving traffic and pedestrians.

(b) Limited access highways.--No driver shall back a vehicle upon any shoulder or roadway of any limited access highway. Cross References. Section 3702 is referred to in sections 1535, 3326 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1792 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1792
Availability of uninsured, underinsured, bodily injury liability and property damage coverages and mandatory deductibles.
Status: in_force

(a) Availability of coverages.--Except for policies issued under Subchapter D (relating to Assigned Risk Plan), an insurer issuing a policy of bodily injury liability coverage pursuant to this chapter shall make available for purchase higher limits of uninsured, underinsured and bodily injury liability coverages up to at least $100,000 because of injury to one person in any one accident and up to at least $300,000 because of injury to two or more persons in any one accident or, at the option of the insurer, up to at least $300,000 in a single limit for these coverages. Additionally, an insurer shall make available for purchase at least $5,000 because of damage to property of others in any one accident. However, the exclusion of availability relating to the Assigned Risk Plan shall not apply to damage to property of others in any one accident.

(b) Physical damage deductibles.--

(1) Every private passenger automobile insurance policy providing collision coverage issued or renewed on and after the effective date of this subsection shall offer a deductible in an amount of $500 for collision coverage and may offer a deductible in a greater or lesser amount or a zero deductible.

(2) (Deleted by amendment).

(3) Any person or entity providing financing to the purchaser of a motor vehicle or otherwise holding a security interest in a motor vehicle shall not be permitted to require the purchase of a deductible for less than $500 for collision and comprehensive coverages. Any financial institution, insurer, agent or other person or entity found to have violated this provision shall be required to reimburse the policyholder in an amount equal to the difference in premium and, in addition, shall be required to pay a civil penalty of $500 to the Department of Transportation for each violation.

(4) With the purchase of a $500 or greater deductible, there shall be an immediate commensurate reduction in rate for collision and comprehensive coverages. The reduction in

rate shall be based on the insured's existing deductible level. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990; Dec. 23, 2013, P.L.1266, No.132, eff. 60 days) 2013 Amendment. Act 132 amended subsec. (b) hdg., (1) and

(2). Section 4 of Act 132 provided that the amendment of section 1792 shall apply to a private passenger automobile insurance policy issued or renewed on or after the effective date of section 4.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4903 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4903
Securing loads in vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping.

(b) Fastening load.--Every load on a vehicle shall be fastened so as to prevent the load or covering from becoming loose, detached or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.

(c) Load of logs.--

(1) Every load of logs on a vehicle shall be securely fastened with binders, chains or straps and, in the case of an open-body or stake-body vehicle, trailer or semitrailer there shall be a sufficient number of vertical metal stakes or posts securely attached on each side of the vehicle, trailer or semitrailer at least as high as the top of the load to secure such load in the event of a failure of the binders, chains or straps.

(2) A load of logs which are greater than six feet in length must be secured by three binders for each stack of logs, except that, if the stacks are tiered so that one stack rests upon the bottom stack or stacks, a total of three binders is necessary for that tiered combination.

(3) A load of logs which are six feet or less in length must be secured by two binders for each stack of logs, except that, if the stacks are tiered so that one stack rests upon the bottom stack or stacks, a total of three binders is necessary for that tiered combination.

(4) A tiered combination which includes logs which are greater than six feet and logs which are six feet or less shall be governed by paragraph (2).

(c.1) Load of loose garbage.--Every load of loose, nonbaled garbage, waste, refuse or rubbish being transported through or within this Commonwealth shall be transported in a vehicle with four solid sides and with a cover or top of a type to prevent any of the load from escaping. The cover or top shall remain tightly in place going to a disposal site. The load shall be no higher than the solid sides of the vehicle. It is imperative that all garbage, waste, refuse or rubbish be removed from the vehicle at the disposal site to prevent any scattering of litter

on the highway during the return trip. No truck, trailer or semitrailer with an open body or stake body shall be used for such purposes. This subsection shall not apply to vehicles engaged in the systematic collection of garbage or refuse and which are designed to be open in the rear for the loading of garbage or refuse.

(c.2) Load of baled garbage.--Garbage, municipal waste, waste, refuse or rubbish in a tightly compacted and baled form being transported through or within this Commonwealth shall be securely fastened to the vehicle and covered over all exposed areas by being placed within a woven bag or with a canvas cover or cover of a comparable type. If a canvas cover or cover of a comparable type is used, the cover shall be securely attached to the underside of all sides of the truck, trailer or semitrailer by straps. A woven bag, canvas cover or cover of a comparable type shall have the purpose of preventing any of the material from the bales from escaping. No part of any bale shall be uncovered, except for inspection, at any time during transportation within or through this Commonwealth until arrival at the disposal site.

(c.3) Load of equipment with hydraulically operated boom arm.--The boom arm of equipment with a hydraulically operated boom arm being transported through or within this Commonwealth shall be securely fastened to the vehicle with steel restraining devices to prevent its movement or shifting during transit.

(d) Establishment of standards for fastening devices.--The department may promulgate regulations establishing minimum standards governing types and numbers of devices to be used in securing loads to prevent spillage and leakage of a load while in transit.

(e) Exceptions.--This section does not prohibit:

(1) the necessary spreading of any substance in highway maintenance or construction operations; or

(2) the shedding or dropping of feathers or other matter from vehicles hauling live or slaughtered birds or animals.

(f) Penalty for violation of subsection (a), (b) or (c).--A person who owns or who operates a vehicle in violation of subsection (a), (b) or (c) and, as a result of the violation, any item, piece, fragment or part of the load escapes and causes injury to a person or damage to another vehicle or other property commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000. A violation of subsection (a), (b) or (c) which does not result in injury to a person or damage to another vehicle or other property constitutes a summary offense, punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $300.

(g) Penalty for violation of subsection (c.1) or (c.2).--A person who owns or who operates a vehicle in violation of subsection (c.1) or (c.2) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000. Notwithstanding the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 3571 (relating to Commonwealth portion of fines, etc.) and 3573 (relating to municipal corporation portion of fines, etc.), disposition of any fine collected for a violation of subsection (c.1) or (c.2) shall be as follows:

(1) Unless paragraph (2) applies, the fine collected shall be paid to the Commonwealth for deposit into the Motor License Fund.

(2) If the county where the offense was committed has a litter control program approved by the department, 50% of the fine collected shall be paid to the county for expenditure in the approved litter control program; and 50%

of the fine collected shall be paid to the Commonwealth for deposit into the Motor License Fund. (Mar. 13, 1990, P.L.69, No.14, eff. imd.; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days; July 11, 2022, P.L.1591, No.91, eff. 60 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 91 amended subsec. (c.2). 2008 Amendment. Act 133 added subsec. (c.3). 1996 Amendment. Act 115 amended subsec. (c). 1990 Amendment. Act 14 added subsecs. (c.1), (c.2), (f) and

(g). See section 6 of Act 14 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of Act 14. Cross References. Section 4903 is referred to in sections 3329, 3716 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4974 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4974
Permit for movement of containerized cargo.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on highways of containerized cargo which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross or maximum axle weights specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Except as set forth in subsection (b), the weight of any combination permitted under this section shall not exceed 90,000 pounds overall gross weight and 21,000 pounds on any axle. A brake retarder is not required on a combination permitted under this section while the combination is operated within the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia. A vehicle operating under a permit authorized under this section may be driven 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except on holidays and in inclement weather.

(b) Refrigerated meat products.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of containerized cargo consisting of refrigerated meat products which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight or maximum axle weights specified in Subchapter C, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The vehicle must be a six-axle combination - three-axle truck tractor.

(2) Gross vehicular weight must not exceed 107,500 pounds.

(3) Maximum weight on any axle must not exceed 21,000 pounds.

(4) Specified highways and routes may only be permitted in the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia.

(5) Travel is authorized 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except in inclement weather.

(Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; July 20, 2017, P.L.318, No.24, eff. 60 days) 2017 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (b)(5). Cross References. Section 4974 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8513 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8513
Powers of department.
Status: in_force

(a) General powers.--Except as permitted under section 8517 (relating to local regulation), the department shall have general and sole regulatory authority over the operation of personal delivery devices and authorized entities as described in this subchapter to ensure the safe operation of personal delivery devices on roadways, or shoulders or berms of roadways, and in pedestrian areas.

(b) Specific powers and duties.--The department shall have the following specific powers and duties:

(1) To issue, approve, renew, revoke, suspend, condition or deny issuance or renewal of PDD authorizations.

(2) By order of the secretary, to prohibit the use of a personal delivery device on any roadway, or shoulder or berm of a roadway, under the jurisdiction of the department where the secretary determines that the operation of the personal delivery device would constitute a hazard.

(3) To display, on the department's publicly accessible Internet website, the following:

(i) a list of authorized entities that includes the authorized operational phase of each authorized entity.

(ii) any order issued by the secretary under this subchapter.

(iii) policies or guidelines issued by the department consistent with this subchapter.

(4) To require an authorized entity to self-report to the department and the law enforcement agency of the municipality governing the right-of-way containing the pedestrian area or roadway, or shoulder or berm of the roadway, an accident involving any of the authorized entity's personal delivery devices that resulted in bodily injury, death or damage to property within 24 hours of the accident.

(5) To establish policies or guidelines consistent with this subchapter. Cross References. Section 8513 is referred to in sections 8515, 8520 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6306 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6306
Costs for summary offenses.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (c), costs for summary offenses shall be established by general rule pursuant to Chapter 17 of Title 42 (relating to governance of the system).

(b) Costs of removing vehicle.--(Reserved).

(c) Parking violations in first class cities.--The costs normally imposed for a summary parking violation of this title or of a parking ordinance shall be waived in the following situations:

(1) When the defendant has been issued a parking ticket and he remits the fine within eight days of the parking ticket's issuance.

(2) When the defendant, who has not been previously issued a parking ticket for the alleged parking violation, has been issued a citation and he remits the fine within eight days of the citation's issuance. If the fine is remitted by mail, then a remittance postmarked within the eight-day period shall be considered as meeting the requirements of this subsection. The provisions of this subsection shall only be applicable to summary parking violations occurring in cities of the first class. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 1 year; Feb. 15, 1980, P.L.12, No.8, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4983 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4983
Penalty for failure to obey police officer (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1985 Repeal. Section 4983 was repealed June 19, 1985, P.L.49, No.20, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1303 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1303
Vehicles of nonresidents exempt from registration.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A nonresident owner of any foreign vehicle may operate or permit the operation of the vehicle within this Commonwealth without registering the vehicle in this Commonwealth or paying any fees to the Commonwealth, provided the vehicle at all times when operated in this Commonwealth is duly registered and in full compliance with the registration requirements of the place of residence of the owner and further provided the vehicle is not:

(1) used for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit;

(2) regularly operated in carrying on business within this Commonwealth;

(3) designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property for hire, compensation or profit and not subject to reciprocity under section 6144 (relating to vehicle registration and licensing) or 6149 (relating to automatic reciprocity); or

(4) special mobile equipment if not also required to be and actually registered under the laws of the place of residence of the owner.

(b) Transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit.--Every owner of a foreign vehicle operated within this

Commonwealth for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit either regularly according to schedule or for a period exceeding 30 days in the calendar year, unless exempted from registration under the terms of a reciprocity agreement shall register the vehicle according to the laws of this Commonwealth.

(c) Carrying on business in this Commonwealth.--Every nonresident, including any foreign corporation, carrying on business within this Commonwealth and operating in the business any vehicle within this Commonwealth, unless exempted from registration under the terms of a reciprocity agreement, shall be required to register each such vehicle according to the laws of this Commonwealth. A foreign corporation having its principal place of business in this Commonwealth is regarded as a resident of this Commonwealth for the purposes of this section.

(d) Members of armed forces.--A member of the armed forces of the United States who is serving on active duty in this Commonwealth need not register a personal passenger vehicle in this Commonwealth if the vehicle is registered in the state of his residence.

(e) Trailer as part of registered combination.--(Deleted by amendment). (Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days) 1994 Amendment. Act 172 amended subsec. (b). 1984 Amendment. Act 146 deleted subsec. (e). 1982 Amendment. Act 49 amended subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 1303 is referred to in section 1301 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4982 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4982
Reducing or readjusting loads of vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Violation of weight limitations.--If the gross weight or the weight upon any wheel, tire, axle or group of axles of a vehicle or combination exceeds the maximum allowed, the driver shall reduce or readjust the load so that the gross weight and the weight upon each wheel, tire, axle or group of axles will not exceed the maximum weights permitted under this chapter.

(b) Violation of size limitations.--If the load upon any vehicle or combination is such that the size limitations of this chapter are exceeded, the driver shall reduce or reposition the load so that it does not exceed the size limitations.

(c) Load adjustment to avoid prosecution.--If the gross weight of the vehicle or combination does not exceed the maximum allowable gross weight plus 3% tolerance for scale error and the weight upon any axle or group of axles is in excess of the maximum allowable axle weight, the operator shall be allowed four hours to adjust the position of the load so that the weight upon all wheels, tires, axles and groups of axles does not exceed the maximum allowable weights plus 3% tolerance for scale error as authorized in section 4981(c) (relating to weighing and measurement of vehicles). If the load is so rearranged no arrest shall be made or prosecution brought for violation of
75 Pa.C.S. § 4728 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4728
Display of certificate of inspection.
Status: in_force

The appropriate certificate of inspection shall be affixed to the vehicle or mass transit vehicle as specified in regulations adopted by the department. (June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4970 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4970
Permit for movement of construction equipment.
Status: in_force

(a) Utility construction equipment.--A permit may be issued for the duration of a single construction project, but not exceeding one year, authorizing a public utility or its contractors or subcontractors to move oversized or overweight construction equipment across or upon highways immediately adjacent to the construction site and between the construction site and the base of operations of the utility company, contractor or subcontractor.

(b) Construction trucks.--(Deleted by amendment).

(b.1) Construction trucks.--(Deleted by amendment).

(c) Combinations.--A combination transporting construction equipment under a single trip permit may be driven 24 hours per day, seven days a week outside of the designated urbanized areas, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The equipment being transported is used exclusively for highway construction.

(2) The maximum width of the load and vehicle does not exceed ten feet.

(3) The maximum gross weight of the vehicle and load does not exceed 135,000 pounds.

(4) The vehicle with load must be capable of operating at prevailing speeds.

(5) The outermost limits of the load must be marked with lights as specified by the department.

(6) The permitted vehicle must be followed by a pilot car in accordance with department regulations.

(7) Movement under this subsection is not authorized during inclement weather as defined in department regulations.

(i) (Deleted by amendment).

(ii) (Deleted by amendment).

(d) Construction equipment.--An annual permit may be issued for the movement of certain types of construction equipment which exceed the maximum width specified in Subchapter B (relating to width, height and length), subject to the following conditions:

(1) The equipment being transported is used for excavating, land clearing, paving or roadbuilding activities.

(2) The maximum width of the load and the vehicle does not exceed 11 feet.

(3) The maximum travel distance does not exceed 125 miles from the place of origin as shown on the permit. (Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.791, No.147, eff. imd.; May 9, 1986, P.L.163, No.52, eff. imd.; June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. imd.; Dec. 14, 1992, P.L.870, No.139, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days; July 20, 2017, P.L.318, No.24, eff. 60 days) 2017 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (c)(7). 2001 Amendment. Act 37 added subsecs. (c) and (d). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 deleted subsecs. (b) and (b.1). Cross References. Section 4970 is referred to in sections 1302, 1943 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1947 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1947
Refund of certain fees.
Status: in_force

The portion of the fee of an unused overweight permit based on ton-miles or the fee for an unused escort, or both, may be refunded upon payment of a processing fee of $38. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014)

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. § 7717 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7717
Snowmobile and ATV Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established under the jurisdiction of the department a board known as the Snowmobile and ATV Advisory Committee.

(b) Composition.--The committee shall consist of 17 members. The members shall be as follows:

(1) The chairman and minority chairman of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee of the Senate.

(2) The chairman and minority chairman of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee of the House of Representatives.

(3) One member representing the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

(4) One member representing the Allegheny National Forest.

(5) One member representing the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors.

(6) One member representing the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.

(7) One member representing the Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners.

(7.1) One member representing the Department of Community and Economic Development.

(8) Seven members of the public representing the following organizations to be appointed by the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources:

(i) Two members from a list of at least six representatives submitted by the Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association.

(ii) Two members from a list of at least six representatives submitted by the Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association.

(iii) One member from a list of at least three representatives submitted by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.

(iv) (Deleted by amendment).

(v) One member from a list of at least three representatives submitted by the Pennsylvania Association of Travel and Tourism.

(vi) One member from a list of at least three representatives submitted by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association. Each member may designate an alternate to serve in his stead. A member shall notify the chairman in writing of this designation.

(c) Terms of appointees.--The terms of all members of the committee appointed by the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources shall be three years. Any member of the committee may be reappointed for additional terms. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term and is eligible for reappointment.

(d) Officers.--The members of the committee shall annually elect a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary from among the public members of the committee.

(e) Meetings and expenses.--

(1) The committee shall meet at least biannually.

(2) A public member, including a designee, who misses three consecutive meetings without good cause may be replaced by the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources upon recommendation of the chairman.

(3) The public members of the committee shall be allowed actual, necessary and reasonable per diem expenses in accordance with regulations of the Executive Board. The department shall provide appropriate staff support to enable the committee to properly carry out its functions.

(f) Powers and duties.--The powers and duties of the committee shall be to advise the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources on matters concerning the implementation of this chapter, including existing and proposed regulations, standards, policies, guidelines and practices; use and operation

of snowmobiles and ATV's on public and private land; acquisition, construction, development and maintenance of trails; enforcement; and allocation of fees collected by the department pursuant to this chapter. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.; June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 60 days; July 20, 2016, P.L.837, No.97, eff. 60 days) 2016 Amendment. Act 97 amended subsecs. (b), (e)(1) and (2) and (f).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1373 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1373
Suspension of registration.
Status: in_force

(a) Suspension after opportunity for hearing.--The department may suspend any registration after providing opportunity for a hearing in any of the following cases when the department finds upon sufficient evidence that:

(1) The vehicle is unsafe or unfit for operation or is not equipped as required by this title.

(2) The owner or registrant has made, or permitted to be made, any unlawful use of the vehicle or registration plate or plates, or registration card, or permitted the use by a person not entitled thereto.

(3) The owner or registrant has knowingly made a false statement or knowingly concealed a material fact or otherwise committed a fraud in any application or form required to be filed by this title.

(4) The registrant or any agent or employee has repeatedly violated any of the provisions of this chapter or Chapter 11 (relating to certificate of title and security interests).

(b) Suspension without hearing.--The department may suspend a registration without providing an opportunity for a hearing in any of the following cases:

(1) Upon the request or order of any court of record.

(2) The required fees have not been paid.

(3) An out-of-service order has been issued for the vehicle, the owner or the operator by the department or by the United States Department of Transportation.

(4) The vehicle is being operated in violation of section 4704(b)(1) (relating to inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel). (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.; July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 60 days; Dec.

21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 amended subsec. (b). Cross References. Section 1373 is referred to in section 1376 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7712 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712
Registration of snowmobiles and registration and issuance of certificates of title for ATV's (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2001 Repeal. Section 7712 was repealed June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, effective in 120 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6322 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6322
Reports by issuing authorities.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Subject to any inconsistent procedures and standards relating to reports and transmission of funds prescribed pursuant to Title 42 (relating to judiciary and judicial procedure):

(1) Following the fifteenth and last days of each month, every issuing authority shall prepare a statement, upon forms prescribed and furnished by the department, of all fines collected, bail forfeited, sentence imposed and final disposition for all cases on violations of any provisions of this title decided by the issuing authority in the semimonthly reporting period just concluded. The statement shall be certified by the issuing authority to be true and correct and shall be forwarded to the department within the following week, with a copy sent to the police department which filed the charge. Any fines and bail forfeited payable to the Commonwealth under Subchapter E of Chapter 35 of Title 42 (relating to fines, etc.) shall accompany the report to the department.

(2) The report shall include the identifying number of the citation, the name and residence address of the party charged, the driver's license number, the registration number of the vehicle involved, a description of the offense, the section and subsection of the statute or ordinance violated, the date of conviction, the plea, the judgment or whether bail was forfeited, the sentence or amount of forfeiture and such other information as the department may require.

(b) Use of reports by department.--Other than reports of parking convictions, the department shall promptly enter all relevant information contained in the reports in the records of the persons who were not commercial drivers at the time of the violation and shall promptly enter all information contained in the reports in the records of person who were commercial drivers at the time of the violation. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2005, P.L.100, No.37) 2005 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsec. (b). 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. 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (a)(2). Suspension by Court Rule. Section 6322 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 1101(2), adopted March 1, 2000, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 470. Cross References. Section 6322 is referred to in section 1585 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 15 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 15
Joint study on registration validation stickers.
Status: in_force

The Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Transportation shall jointly study the issue of the problems involving registration validation stickers and present a report with findings and recommendations to the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives no later than September 1, 1999. 2002, OCTOBER 2, P.L.801, NO.114
75 Pa.C.S. § 1799.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1799.3
Limit on cancellations, refusals to renew, refusals to write, surcharges, rate penalties and point assignments.
Status: in_force

(a) Damage claims.--No insurer shall cancel or refuse to renew a policy or apply any surcharge, rate penalty or driver record point assignment where, during the preceding three-year period, the aggregate cost to the insurer for any person injured or property damaged is determined to be less than $650 in excess of any self-insured retention or deductible applicable to the named insured.

(b) Reimbursements.--A surcharge, rate penalty or driver record point assignment shall not be made if the insurer is reimbursed by or on behalf of the named insured or other resident operator for at least 60% of the total amount of the

paid claim received through subrogation or from a settlement or judgment against the individual responsible for the accident.

(c) First party medical claims.--No surcharge, rate penalty or driver record point assignment shall be made as a result of an insurer paying a first party medical claim.

(d) Notice to insured.--If an insurer makes a determination to impose a surcharge, rate penalty or driver record point assignment, the insurer shall inform the named insured of the determination and shall specify the manner in which the surcharge, rate penalty or driver record point assignment was made and clearly identify the amount of the surcharge or rate penalty on the premium notice for as long as the surcharge or rate penalty is in effect.

(e) Adjustment of cap.--The Insurance Department, at least once every three years, shall adjust the $650 cap or limit relative to changes in the components of the Consumer Price Index (Urban) to measure seasonally adjusted changes in medical care and automobile maintenance and repair costs and shall make such adjustments to the cap or limit as shall be necessary to maintain the same rate of change in the cap or limit as has occurred in the Consumer Price Index (Urban). Such adjustments may be rounded off to the nearest $50 figure.

(f) Notice of refusal to write.--If requested by the applicant, an agent for an insurer shall submit an application for automobile insurance to the insurer or provide the applicant written notice of the reasons for refusal to write on a form supplied by the insurer and approved by the commissioner. An applicant receiving a notice of reasons under this subsection may obtain review by the commissioner pursuant to the Automobile Insurance Policy Act. If either the applicant or insurer is aggrieved by the commissioner's review, the commissioner may, in his discretion and for cause shown, hold a hearing pursuant to the Automobile Insurance Policy Act. No insurer shall take any action, overt or otherwise, against any agent or broker for complying with this subsection.

(g) Conflict with other law.--The limitations imposed on cancellations, refusals to renew, surcharges, rate penalties and point assignments by this section shall be in addition to any other limitations imposed by other laws. Where any conflict exists between this section and the provisions of any other law, this section shall be applied so as to supersede such other laws to the extent of the conflict. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 added section 1799.3. 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. (f), was repealed by the act of June 17, 1998 (P.L.464, No.68). The subject matter is now contained in
75 Pa.C.S. § 9511.11 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9511.11
Pledged revenues.
Status: in_force

(a) Annual debt service payments.--Upon receipt by the department of the annual debt service payments, the department shall pay them to the trustee for the holders of the bonds issued under section 9511.2 (relating to special revenue bonds).

(b) Payment default.--

(1) The department shall notify the State Treasurer if the department receives a notice from the trustee which:

(i) indicates that a default in the payment by the commission on its regularly scheduled deposits with respect to debt service on the bonds has occurred; and

(ii) indicates the amount required to remedy the default.

(2) Upon notice under paragraph (1), the State Treasurer shall do all of the following:

(i) Notwithstanding section 9010 (relating to disposition and use of tax), transfer to the trustee from funds in the Motor License Fund as a result of the imposition of the tax under section 9004(a) (relating to imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions) the amount necessary to remedy the default under paragraph

(1)(ii).

(ii) If funds in the Motor License Fund as a result of the imposition of the tax under section 9004(a) are not sufficient to remedy the default under paragraph

(1)(ii) and notwithstanding section 9511 (relating to allocation of proceeds), transfer to the trustee from funds in the Motor License Fund as a result of the imposition of the tax under section 9502(a)(1), (2)(i),

(ii), (iii) and (iv) and (3)(ii) (relating to imposition of tax), an amount necessary, when combined with any funds transferred under subparagraph (i), to remedy the default.

(iii) If funds in the Motor License Fund as a result of the imposition of the tax under sections 9004(a) and 9502(a)(1), (2)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) and (3)(ii) are not sufficient to remedy the default under paragraph

(1)(ii) and notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 of Act 3, transfer to the trustee from funds in the Motor License Fund as a result of the imposition of fees specified under sections 1912 (relating to passenger cars), 1913 (relating to motor homes), 1914 (relating to motorcycles), 1915 (relating to motor-driven cycles), 1916 (relating to trucks and truck tractors), 1917 (relating to motor buses and limousines), 1921 (relating to special mobile equipment), 1922 (relating to implements of husbandry), 1923 (relating to antique, classic and collectible vehicles), 1924 (relating to farm vehicles), 1925 (relating to ambulances, taxis and hearses), 1926 (relating to dealers and miscellaneous motor vehicle business), 1926.1 (relating to farm equipment vehicle dealers), 1927 (relating to transfer of registration), 1929 (relating to replacement registration plates), 1932 (relating to duplicate registration cards), 1933 (relating to commercial implements of husbandry) and 1952 (relating to certificate of title), net of amounts appropriated to the commission under section 20 of Act 3, an amount necessary, when combined with funds transferred under subparagraphs (i) and (ii), to remedy the default.

(c) Commonwealth pledge.--This subsection shall operate as a pledge by the Commonwealth to an individual or entity that acquires a bond issued by the commission under section 9511.2:

(1) to secure the portion of the money described under this section and distributed under this section; and

(2) to not limit or alter the rights vested in the commission or the trustee for the bonds to the appropriation and distribution of money set forth under this section. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.) 2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 9511.11. Cross References. Section 9511.11 is referred to in section 9501 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3714 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3714
Careless driving.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Any person who drives a vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of careless driving, a summary offense.

(b) Unintentional death.--If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result of the violation, the person shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500.

(c) Serious bodily injury.--If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the serious bodily injury of another person as a result of the violation, the person shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $250.

(d) Definition.--(Deleted by amendment). (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 150 days; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days)

Amendment . Act 81 deleted subsec. (d). The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law. Cross References. Section 3714 is referred to in sections 1532, 1535, 3326, 3327, 3716 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 11 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 11
Agreement.
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation and the Philadelphia Parking Authority shall enter into an agreement to enforce the provisions of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1379. Explanatory Note. Act 50 amended or added sections 102, 1103.1, 1111, 1119, 1362, 1363, 1364, 1375, 1376, 1379, 1791.2, 1960, 3116, 4703, 4962, 4974, 6309, 6309.1, 6309.2, 6310, 7725 and 9017 of Title 75.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9015 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9015
Reports from common carriers.
Status: in_force

(a) Duty.--A person transporting liquid fuels either in interstate or intrastate commerce to a point within this

Commonwealth from a point within or without this Commonwealth shall report under oath or affirmation to the department on or before the last day of each month for the preceding month all deliveries of liquid fuels made to points within this Commonwealth.

(b) Forms.--The report shall be on a form prescribed by the department and shall state the names and addresses of the consignor and consignee, the number of gallons of liquid fuels transported and any other information which the department may require.

(c) Penalty.--Any person violating any of the provisions of this section commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1793 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1793
Special provisions relating to premiums.
Status: in_force

(a) Limitation on premium increases.--

(1) An insurer shall not increase the premium rate of an owner of a policy of insurance subject to this chapter solely because one or more of the insureds under the policy made a claim under the policy and was paid thereon unless it is determined that the insured was at fault in contributing to the accident giving rise to the claim.

(2) No insurer shall charge an insured who has been convicted of a violation of an offense enumerated in section 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points) a higher rate for a policy of insurance solely on account of the conviction. An insurer may charge an insured a higher rate for a policy of insurance if a claim is made under paragraph (1).

(b) Surcharge disclosure plan.--All insurers shall provide to the insured a surcharge disclosure plan. The insurer providing the surcharge disclosure plan shall detail the provisions of the plan including, but not limited to:

(1) A description of conditions that would assess a premium surcharge to an insured along with the estimated increase of the surcharge per policy period per policyholder.

(2) The number of years any surcharge will be in effect. The surcharge disclosure plan shall be delivered to each insured by the insurer at least once annually. Additionally, the surcharge information plan shall be given to each prospective insured at the time application is made for motor vehicle insurance coverage.

(c) Return of premiums of canceled policies.--When an insurer cancels a motor vehicle insurance policy which is subject to section 6(3) of the act of June 5, 1968 (P.L.140, No.78), relating to writing, cancellation of or refusal to renew policies of automobile insurance, the insurer shall within 30 days of canceling the policy return to the insured all premiums paid under the policy less any proration for the period the policy was in effect. Premiums are overdue if not paid to the insured within 30 days after canceling the policy. Overdue return premiums shall bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date the return premium became due.

(d) Rules and regulations.--The Insurance Department shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing guidelines and procedures for determining fault of an insured for the purpose of subsection (a) and guidelines for the content and format of the surcharge disclosure plan. 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), was repealed by the act of June 17, 1998, P.L.464, No.68. The subject matter is now contained in
75 Pa.C.S. § 6344 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6344
Pennsylvania State Police report.
Status: in_force

(a) Annual report.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall compile pursuit data sent to it by individual police departments on an annual basis. The Pennsylvania State Police shall make an annual report based on Statewide data to the Appropriations Committee, the Transportation Committee and the Judiciary Committee of the Senate, the Appropriations Committee, the Transportation Committee and the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, the Department of Transportation, the Office of Attorney General, the Law and Justice Committee of the Senate and all police departments which contribute to the report.

(b) Contents.--The Statewide report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) Statewide totals or averages of information collected under section 6343(b) (relating to pursuit record).

(2) The total number and percentage of pursuits involving accidents.

(3) The total number and percentage of pursuits involving injuries.

(4) The total number and percentage of pursuits involving deaths.

(5) The percentage of fleeing individuals who are charged with nonpursuit-related offenses and a numerically totaled breakdown of those nonpursuit-related charges.

(6) A list of police departments which have not notified or certified to the commission that they have a pursuit policy as required by section 6342 (relating to written policies required).

(c) Submission of annual report.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall submit the first annual report after the first full calendar year of data collection.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1714 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1714
Ineligible claimants.
Status: in_force

An owner of a currently registered motor vehicle who does not have financial responsibility or an operator or occupant of a recreational vehicle not intended for highway use, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized pedalcycle or like type vehicle required to be registered under this title cannot recover first party benefits. Cross References. Section 1714 is referred to in section 1713 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9816 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9816
Determination, redetermination and review (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9816 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3310 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3310
Following too closely.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.

(b) Combinations of vehicles and trucks.--The driver of any motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or of any truck when traveling upon a roadway outside of an urban district and following a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or following a truck shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger, except that this subsection does not prevent a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or prevent a truck from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles.

(c) Caravans and motorcades.--Upon any roadway outside of an urban district, motor vehicles being driven in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy space without danger. This subsection does not apply to funeral processions, which shall not be interrupted by any vehicle other than an emergency vehicle. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.) 1991 Amendment. Act 26 amended subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 3310 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3326, 3327, 8532 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3541 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3541
Obedience of pedestrians to traffic-control devices and regulations.
Status: in_force

(a) Traffic-control devices.--A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of a police officer or other appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic.

(b) Traffic and pedestrian-control signals.--Local authorities by ordinance may require pedestrians to obey traffic and pedestrian-control signals as provided in sections 3112 (relating to traffic-control signals) and 3113 (relating to pedestrian-control signals).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1355.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1355.2
Pennsylvania Sportsman plate.
Status: in_force

(a) Design.--No later than 60 days after the effective date of this section, the department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, shall design a special Pennsylvania Sportsman registration plate.

(b) Application.--Upon application by any person and payment of a $40 fee, which shall be in addition to the registration fee, the department shall issue a Pennsylvania Sportsman registration plate to the person.

(c) Limitation on gross weight.--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.

(d) Youth Hunting and Fishing Restricted Account.--

(1) The Youth Hunting and Fishing Restricted Account is established in the State Treasury. The money in the restricted account is appropriated on a continuing basis to the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as provided under this subsection.

(2) The sum of $14 of each fee collected under subsection (b) shall be deposited in the Youth Hunting and Fishing Restricted Account.

(3) The money in the Youth Hunting and Fishing Restricted Account shall be allocated as follows:

(i) Fifty percent of the money in the restricted account shall be allocated to the Pennsylvania Game Commission for the purpose of conducting activities that promote youth hunter education.

(ii) Fifty percent of the money in the restricted account shall be allocated to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for the purpose of conducting activities that promote youth fishing education.

(4) The Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission may not use money allocated to them under this subsection for salaries or administrative expenses. (July 8, 2024, P.L.541, No.51, eff. imd.) 2024 Amendment. Act 51 added section 1355.2.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8001 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 80 / Section 8001
Persons with disabilities shared-ride pilot program.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish or administer a shared-ride pilot program for persons with disabilities, authorizing grants to eligible applicants as determined by the department. The department is further authorized to take any action that will facilitate the gathering or analyzing of information developed by the pilot program.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1321 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1321
Contributions for pediatric 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 Pediatric Cancer Research 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 Pediatric Cancer Research 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 under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for pediatric cancer research approved by the Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Advisory Board established by the act of December 18, 1980 (P.L.1241, No.224), known as the Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Act.

(d) Deposits.--

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

(2) The State Treasurer shall transfer the amount collected to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, which fund is hereby established.

(e) Reimbursement.--The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.

(f) Information.--

(1) The department shall provide adequate information concerning the contribution for pediatric cancer research in its instructions for the applicants described in subsection (a). The information concerning the contribution shall include the listing of an address furnished by the Department of Health to which contributions may be sent by individuals wishing to make additional contributions.

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

(g) Reporting.--The Department of Health 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.

(June 28, 2018, P.L.496, No.73, eff. 60 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 73 added section 1321.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1824 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 1824
Civil immunity.
Status: in_force

No person shall be subject to civil liability for libel, violation of privacy or otherwise by virtue of the filing of reports or furnishing of other information in good faith and without malice required by this subchapter. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. imd.) 1992 Amendment. Act 174 deleted by amendment former section 1824 and renumbered former section 1829 to section 1824.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1620 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1620
Commercial driver records.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a program for unlimited annual electronic driver record checks for employers of commercial drivers. The program shall include the registration of the employer with the department, including an estimate of the number of drivers employed and an annual fee which shall be based on $5 per estimated driver. The department shall provide the registered employer with unlimited electronic access to uncertified driver records. The department is authorized to periodically audit the registered employer to determine that fees are approximately in line with the number of employees' records being accessed. If the department determines that the employer misrepresented the number of drivers whose records would be accessed or that the record of a driver other than a commercial driver employee or prospective commercial driver employee was accessed, the department shall take appropriate action. (Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1771, No.229, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. Act 229 added section 1620.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1111.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1111.1
Transfer of ownership of vehicles used for human habitation.
Status: in_force

(a) Tax status certification.--If a mobile home or manufactured home that has been anchored to the ground to facilitate connections with electricity, water and sewerage, and previously titled in this Commonwealth to a person using the mobile home or manufactured home as a residence in this Commonwealth immediately preceding its sale or transfer, is offered for sale or transfer, the transferor shall obtain a tax status certification from the tax claim bureau of the county in which the mobile home or manufactured home is situated showing the county, municipal and school district real estate taxes due on the mobile home or manufactured home, as shown by the bureau's records as of the date of the certification, including any delinquent taxes turned over to a third party for collection. The tax status certification shall be provided to the transferee and the department in conjunction with the

transfer of the mobile home or manufactured home and shall include the following:

(1) The parcel number assigned to the vehicle.

(2) The amount of current or delinquent taxes owed from the parcel number.

(3) The date upon which a tax for the parcel number will accrue and the taxing period that the tax will cover.

(4) The addresses and telephone numbers of the tax collection authority and tax claim bureau or equivalent office.

(b) Certification obtained by third party.--The transferor may request a notary public or other officer empowered to administer oaths or a vehicle dealer or its employee licensed by the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons and authorized by the department to complete certificate of title transfer paperwork to obtain the tax status certification on his behalf. The person or entity obtaining the tax status certification on behalf of the transferor may recoup the fee paid for each certification from the transferor and is not liable to the transferor, transferee or the tax claim bureau or equivalent office of the county in which a mobile home or manufactured home is situated for an error or omission on the tax status certification or for payment of a tax due.

(c) Real estate taxes due.--If taxes are due from the mobile home or manufactured home, the transferor shall pay the delinquent real estate taxes in full or cause the taxes to be paid in full and an updated tax status certification must be obtained and provided to the transferee and the department before the transfer is completed. Payment of delinquent real estate taxes shall be made in accordance with section 204 of the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law.

(d) Tax liability.--If any tax status certification incorrectly indicates that a tax has been paid or that less than the true and correct amount is owed and a transferor, transferee or third party securing the certification acts in reliance upon such representations, the transferor, transferee or third party shall not be liable for the amount of the error. If a tax certification is requested in connection with a particular transfer or sale of a mobile home or manufactured home, the parties to the transaction shall be presumed to have acted in reliance upon the representations in the certification.

(e) Issuance of certification.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and regardless of the timing of a tax due to accrue to the mobile home or manufactured home, the tax claim bureau or an equivalent office shall issue a tax status certification as provided in this section upon request by the transferor or transferor's agent. (Apr. 18, 2014, P.L.430, No.36, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2014, P.L.814, No.85, eff. 60 days; Oct. 19, 2018, P.L.544, No.81, eff. 60 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 81 amended subsec. (a). 2014 Amendments. Act 36 added section 1111.1 and Act 85 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1163 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1163
Transfer to scrap metal processor.
Status: in_force

(a) Flattened vehicles.--When a vehicle has been flattened, crushed or processed to the extent that it is no longer identifiable as a vehicle, its certificate of title, certificate of salvage or nonrepairable certificate shall be attached to a form prescribed by the department and immediately sent to the department. The form shall include such information as the department shall require. A copy of the form shall be retained for record in accordance with section 6308(d) (relating to investigation by police officers). The vehicle scrap material shall no longer be considered a vehicle and shall not be reconstructed, retitled or issued a certificate of any kind.

(b) Vehicles.--Any owner who transfers a vehicle or a salvage vehicle to a scrap metal processor shall assign the certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the scrap metal processor. Such certificate of title or certificate of salvage is exempt from the requirements of notarization and verification by a corporate officer.

(c) Certificate of title.--Upon transfer of a certificate of title to a scrap metal processor, the scrap metal processor shall immediately send to the department or an authorized agent of the department the assigned certificate of title attached to a form prescribed by the department indicating that the vehicle is to be designated as a nonrepairable vehicle. A copy of the form shall be retained for record in accordance with section 6308(d). The vehicle shall not be rebuilt, retitled or issued a certificate of any kind.

(c.1) Title not assigned.--

(1) An insurance company may request the department to issue a salvage certificate for a vehicle if the insurance company is unable to obtain the properly endorsed certificate of title or certificate of salvage within 30 days following oral, written or electronic acceptance by the vehicle owner of an offer of an amount in settlement of a total loss:

(i) The request must be made on a form approved by the department and signed under penalty of perjury, accompanied by documentation as the department may require.

(ii) Prior to request for the certificate of salvage as provided for under this paragraph:

(A) The insurance company must make at least two written attempts mailed or delivered to obtain the assigned certificate of title or certificate of salvage.

(B) The insurance company must mail or deliver the settlement payment.

(2) The department shall issue a certificate of salvage for the vehicle upon receipt of the properly executed application.

(3) This subsection does not apply to a vehicle that has been driven or taken without the consent of the vehicle owner.

(4) The provisions of paragraph (1) do not apply to a vehicle where there was not oral, written or electronic acceptance by the owner of the total loss settlement.

(d) Vehicles with defective or lost title.--A vehicle owner may transfer a salvage vehicle with a faulty, lost or destroyed title located on the vehicle owner's property to a scrap metal processor for removal to a suitable place of storage or for scrapping, provided that the scrap metal processor complies with the requirements of this section. The report to the department that the vehicle is a salvage vehicle shall be verified by the transferor of the vehicle. (July 20, 2016, P.L.820, No.91, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 1163 is referred to in sections 1161, 6308 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8308 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 83 / Section 8308
Report to the General Assembly.
Status: in_force

Within one year of the effective date of this chapter, the secretary shall cause to be filed in the offices of the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives a report explaining the department's efforts to:

(1) Appoint all members of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Advisory Committee representing private interests and the public.

(2) Conduct terminal inspections and road checks in a uniform manner across this Commonwealth.

(3) Utilize Federal funds to the fullest extent practicable.

(4) Coordinate inspections with the United States Office of Motor Carrier Safety.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4731 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4731
Records of inspections and certificates issued.
Status: in_force

A record shall be made of every inspection and every certificate issued and the record shall be forwarded to the department in the manner and at the time the department shall specify by regulation. An official inspection station and its records shall be open for inspection by any police officer, authorized department employee or any designee of the department. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 8915.6 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 89 / Section 8915.6
Deposit and distribution of funds.
Status: in_force

(a) Deposits.--Upon receipt by the department, the following amounts from the scheduled annual commission contribution shall be deposited in the Motor License Fund:

(1) For fiscal year 2007-2008, $450,000,000.

(2) For fiscal year 2008-2009, $500,000,000.

(3) For fiscal year 2009-2010, $500,000,000.

(4) For fiscal year 2010-2011 through fiscal year 2013-2014, the amount calculated for the previous year increased by 2.5%.

(5) For fiscal year 2014-2015 and each fiscal year thereafter, $0.

(b) Distribution.--The following shall apply:

(1) Annually, 15% of the amount deposited in any fiscal year under subsection (a) shall be distributed at the discretion of the secretary.

(2) Annually, $5,000,000 of the amount deposited in any fiscal year under subsection (a) shall be distributed to counties.

(i) The distribution shall be in the ratio of:

(A) the square footage of deck area of a county's county-owned bridges; to

(B) the total square footage of deck area of county-owned bridges throughout this Commonwealth.

(ii) The amount of square footage under subparagraph

(i) shall be that reported as part of the National Bridge Inspection Standards Program.

(3) Annually, $30,000,000 of the amount deposited in any fiscal year under subsection (a) shall be distributed to municipalities pursuant to the act of June 1, 1956 (1955 P.L.1944, No.655), referred to as the Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law.

(4) Any funds deposited under subsection (a) but not distributed under paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) shall be distributed in accordance with needs-based formulas that are developed and subject to periodic revision based on consultation and collaboration among metropolitan planning organizations, rural planning organizations and the department.

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

"Metropolitan planning organization." The policy board of an organization created and designated to carry out the metropolitan transportation planning process.

"Rural planning organization." The organization of counties with populations of less than 50,000 created and designated as local development districts and which carry out the rural transportation planning process. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. imd.)

Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (a). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 8915.6.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1791 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1791
Notice of available benefits and limits.
Status: in_force

It shall be presumed that the insured has been advised of the benefits and limits available under this chapter provided the following notice in bold print of at least ten-point type is given to the applicant at the time of application for original coverage, and no other notice or rejection shall be required: IMPORTANT NOTICE Insurance companies operating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are required by law to make available for purchase the following benefits for you, your spouse or other relatives or minors in your custody or in the custody of your relatives, residing in your household, occupants of your motor vehicle or persons struck by your motor vehicle:

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

(1.1) Extraordinary medical benefits, from $100,000 to $1,100,000 which may be offered in increments of $100,000.

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

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

(4) Funeral benefits, $2,500.

(5) As an alternative to paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4), a combination benefit, up to at least $177,500 of benefits in the aggregate or benefits payable up to three years from the date of the accident, whichever occurs first, subject to a limit on accidental death benefit of up to $25,000 and a limit on funeral benefit of $2,500, provided that nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to limit, reduce, modify or change the provisions of section 1715(d) (relating to availability of adequate limits).

(6) Uninsured, underinsured and bodily injury liability coverage up to at least $100,000 because of injury to one person in any one accident and up to at least $300,000 because of injury to two or more persons in any one accident or, at the option of the insurer, up to at least $300,000 in a single limit for these coverages, except for policies issued under the Assigned Risk Plan. Also, at least $5,000 for damage to property of others in any one accident. Additionally, insurers may offer higher benefit levels than those enumerated above as well as additional benefits. However, an insured may elect to purchase lower benefit levels than those enumerated above. Your signature on this notice or your payment of any renewal premium evidences your actual knowledge and understanding of the availability of these benefits and limits as well as the benefits and limits you have selected. If you have any questions or you do not understand all of the various options available to you, contact your agent or company. If you do not understand any of the provisions contained in this notice, contact your agent or company before you sign. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. June 1, 1989; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990)
75 Pa.C.S. § 2003 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 20 / Section 2003
Waiting period for filings.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), no rate filing to which this chapter applies may become effective prior to the expiration of a waiting period of 60 days from the date the filing is received by the commissioner. This 60-day period may be extended an additional 30 days by the commissioner upon written notice to the insurer or rating organization making the filing.

(b) Exceptions.--The waiting period and extensions thereof required by subsection (a) shall not apply in the following circumstances:

(1) When an insurer or rating organization makes written application, the commissioner may authorize a filing or part thereof which has been reviewed to become effective prior to the expiration of the waiting period or any extension thereof as provided in subsection (a).

(2) Upon the written consent of the insured stating his reasons therefor, filed and approved by the department, a rate in excess of that provided by a filing otherwise applicable may be used on any specific risk. The rate shall become effective when such consent is filed and shall be

deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter and other applicable statutes governing the establishment of rates until such time as the commissioner reviews the filing and so long thereafter as the filing remains in effect. Cross References. Section 2003 is referred to in sections 2004, 2006, 2007 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3510 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3510
Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A person under 12 years of age shall not operate a pedalcycle or ride as a passenger on a pedalcycle

unless the person is wearing a pedalcycle helmet meeting the standards of the American National Standards Institute, the American Society for Testing and Materials, the Snell Memorial Foundation's Standards for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling or any other nationally recognized standard for pedalcycle helmet approval. This subsection shall also apply to a person who rides:

(1) upon a pedalcycle while in a restraining seat attached to a pedalcycle; or

(2) in a trailer towed by a pedalcycle.

(b) Helmet to be labeled.--Any helmet sold or offered for sale for use by operators and passengers of pedalcycles shall be labeled in accordance with the standard described in subsection (a), which shall constitute the manufacturer's certification that the helmet conforms to the applicable safety standards.

(b.1) Sale of helmet.--No person shall sell or offer for sale for use by an operator or passenger of a pedalcycle a helmet which is not of a type meeting the requirements established by this section.

(b.2) Waiver of fine.--If a person receives a citation issued by the proper authority for violation of subsection (a), a magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge shall dismiss the charges if the person prior to or at the person's hearing displays evidence of acquisition of a helmet meeting the standards prescribed in subsection (a) to such magisterial district judge, magistrate or judge. Sufficient evidence shall include a receipt mailed to the appropriate court officer which evidences purchase or transfer of such a helmet from another helmet owner, evidenced by a notarized letter.

(b.3) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to a child under 12 years of age who can produce a statement from the family's church authorities attesting that it is against the tenets of the family's religion to wear a helmet.

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

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

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

(e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the term "wearing a pedalcycle helmet" means having a pedalcycle helmet of good fit fastened securely upon the head with the helmet straps. (July 19, 1991, P.L.88, No.20, eff. 90 days; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1441, No.170, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. Act 207 amended subsec. (b.2). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.

Cross References. Section 3510 is referred to in sections 3513, 3582 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1711 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1711
Required benefits.
Status: in_force

(a) Medical benefit.--An insurer issuing or delivering liability insurance policies covering any motor vehicle of the type required to be registered under this title, except recreational vehicles not intended for highway use, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles or motorized pedalcycles or like type vehicles, registered and operated in this Commonwealth, shall include coverage providing a medical benefit in the amount of $5,000.

(b) Minimum policy.--All insurers subject to this chapter shall make available for purchase a motor vehicle insurance policy which contains only the minimum requirements of financial responsibility and medical benefits as provided for in this chapter. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. June 1, 1989; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) Cross References. Section 1711 is referred to in sections 1718, 1719, 1720, 1721, 1723, 1752, 1787, 1798.1 of this title;

section 57A07 of Title 53 (Municipalities Generally); section 2603.1 of Title 66 (Public Utilities).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3524 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3524
Footrests and handhold.
Status: in_force

Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests and handhold for the passenger. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1942 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1942
Special hauling permits as to weight and size.
Status: in_force

(a) Fee schedule.--The fee for a special hauling permit for each movement of an overweight or oversize vehicle or load, or both, shall be as follows:

(1) Oversize vehicle or load, or both, having a width up to 14 feet and not exceeding legal weight limit, $35.

(2) Oversize vehicle or load, or both, having a width exceeding 14 feet and not exceeding any legal weight limit, $71.

(3) Vehicle and load weighing in excess of legal weight limit, 4¢ per mile per ton by which the gross weight exceeds the registered gross weight.

(b) Cumulative fees.--Fees under subsection (a) are cumulative so that a vehicle and load which are both oversize and overweight would be subject to a fee under subsection (a)(1) or (2) and subsection (a)(3).

(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (a). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4946 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4946
Impoundment of vehicles for nonpayment of overweight fines (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1985 Repeal. Section 4946 was repealed June 19, 1985, P.L.49, No.20, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9503 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 95 / Section 9503
Reports and payment of tax (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1997 Repeal. Section 9503 was repealed April 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, effective July 1, 1997.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6143 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6143
Benefits, privileges and exemptions from taxes and fees.
Status: in_force

The secretary may enter into an agreement or arrangement with the duly authorized representatives of other jurisdictions, granting to drivers or vehicles or owners of vehicles properly licensed or registered in those jurisdictions, and for which evidence of compliance is supplied, benefits, privileges and exemptions from the payment, wholly or partially, of any taxes, fees or other charges imposed upon the drivers, vehicles or owners with respect to the operation or ownership of the vehicles under the laws of this Commonwealth. The agreement or arrangement shall provide that drivers or vehicles properly licensed or registered in this Commonwealth, when operating upon highways of the other jurisdiction, shall receive exemptions, benefits and privileges of a similar kind or to a similar degree as are extended to drivers or vehicles properly licensed or registered in the jurisdiction when operating in this Commonwealth. Each agreement or arrangement shall, in the judgment of the secretary, be in the best interest of this Commonwealth and the citizens thereof and shall be fair and equitable to this Commonwealth and the citizens thereof, and shall be determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits which accrue to the economy of this Commonwealth from the uninterrupted flow of commerce.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4949 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4949
Application to tow trucks.
Status: in_force

The weight restrictions set forth in this subchapter do not apply to a combination consisting of any tow truck towing a disabled motor vehicle to a place of repairs or other place of safety as long as the overweight combination travels directly to the first available such location and the movement is performed at the direction of authorized emergency personnel or a qualified Commonwealth employee. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 152 added section 4949.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8305 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 83 / Section 8305
Injunctions and other remedies.
Status: in_force

(a) Restraining orders.--The Attorney General, upon request of the department or upon his own motion, may proceed in the name of the Commonwealth, by injunction, mandamus, quo warranto or other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, criminal or civil, to restrain violations of the department's hazardous materials regulations or orders or to enforce obedience thereto.

(b) Long arm provision.--Whenever the Attorney General shall have reason to believe that a person has violated any regulation or order of the department but is outside the jurisdiction of this Commonwealth, the Attorney General may petition the court for an order authorizing the seizure and confiscation of such person's vehicles or hazardous materials wherever and whenever they may be found in this Commonwealth.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7711 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7711
Registration of dealers.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A person who is in the business of selling snowmobiles or ATV's in this Commonwealth shall register with the department as a dealer. A person who is in the business of selling snowmobiles or ATV's outside this Commonwealth may register with the department as a dealer.

(b) Issuance.--Upon receipt of an application upon a form prescribed and furnished by the department which shall contain information reasonably required by the department and which shall be accompanied by the required fee, the department shall issue to a dealer:

(1) An annual dealer registration certificate containing a dealer registration number and expiration date.

(2) Three annual dealer registration plates displaying the expiration date of the dealer registration.

(3) Three annual dealer plate registration cards displaying the expiration date of the dealer registration.

(c) Registration not transferable.--A dealer registration certificate, dealer registration plate and dealer plate registration card are not transferable.

(d) Expiration of registration.--A dealer registration certificate, dealer registration plate and dealer plate registration card expire effective the day after the expiration date displayed on them. A dealer registration certificate, dealer registration plate or dealer plate registration card that has expired is not valid.

(e) Use of dealer registration plates.--A dealer may operate or permit to be operated within this Commonwealth a snowmobile or ATV owned by or in the possession of the dealer if:

(1) A valid dealer registration certificate issued to the dealer under this section is displayed conspicuously in the dealer's place of business.

(2) The operator carries a valid dealer registration card issued to the dealer under this section.

(3) There is displayed on the snowmobile or ATV in a manner prescribed by the department a valid dealer registration plate issued to the dealer under this section.

(4) The snowmobile or ATV is operated only for the purpose of demonstration or testing in connection with the dealer's business. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days) Cross References. Section 7711 is referred to in sections 7702, 7711.1, 7712.2, 7715.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1734 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1734
Request for lower limits of coverage.
Status: in_force

A named insured may request in writing the issuance of coverages under section 1731 (relating to availability, scope and amount of coverage) in amounts equal to or less than the limits of liability for bodily injury. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) Cross References. Section 1734 is referred to in section 1731 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9807 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9807
Tax revenue to Motor License Fund (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9807 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1917 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1917
Motor buses and limousines.
Status: in_force

The annual fee for registration of a motor bus or a limousine shall be determined by its seating capacity according to the following:

(1) If the seating capacity is less than 27:

(i) For fiscal year 2013-2014, $9 per seat.

(ii) For fiscal year 2014-2015, $10 per seat.

(iii) For fiscal year 2015-2016, $11 per seat.

(iv) For fiscal year 2016-2017, $12 per seat.

(v) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017, $13 per seat.

(2) If the seating capacity is more than 26 but less than 52:

(i) For fiscal year 2013-2014, $234 plus $11.25 for each seat beyond 26.

(ii) For fiscal year 2014-2015, $259.50 plus $13 for each seat beyond 26.

(iii) For fiscal year 2015-2016, $285 plus $14 for each seat beyond 26.

(iv) For fiscal year 2016-2017, $310.50 plus $15 for each seat beyond 26.

(v) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017, $336 plus $16 for each seat beyond 26.

(3) If the seating capacity is more than 51:

(i) For fiscal year 2013-2014, $540.

(ii) For fiscal year 2014-2015, $600.

(iii) For fiscal year 2015-2016, $660.

(iv) For fiscal year 2016-2017, $720.

(v) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017, $775. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1917 is referred to in sections 1904, 1925.1, 9511.11 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1134 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1134
Assignment by lienholder of security interest.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A lienholder may assign, absolutely or otherwise, his security interest in the vehicle to a person other than the owner without affecting the interest of the owner or the validity or perfection of the security interest but any person without notice of the assignment is protected in dealing with the lienholder as the holder of the security interest and the lienholder remains liable for any obligations as lienholder under this chapter until the assignee is named as lienholder on the certificate of title.

(b) Duty of assignee.--The assignee shall deliver to the department the certificate of title and an assignment by the lienholder named in the certificate of title on a form prescribed and furnished by the department and accompanied by the required fee. Failure of the assignee to make the delivery shall not affect the validity or perfection of the security interest.

(c) Division 9.--The provisions of this subchapter are subject to 13 Pa.C.S. § 9308(e) (relating to when security interest or agricultural lien is perfected; continuity of perfection). (June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1366 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1366
Special plates for recipients of Silver Star.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Silver Star, accompanied by a fee of $10 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Silver Star. 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. (July 5, 2012, P.L.960, No.103, eff. 120 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 103 added section 1366. Cross References. Section 1366 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3743 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3743
Accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of section 3744 (relating to duty to give information and render aid). Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(a.1) Highly automated vehicles.--

(1) If a vehicle under subsection (a) is a highly automated vehicle operating with an ADS engaged or without a highly automated vehicle driver on board, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the highly automated vehicle stops at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as is safely possible and the certificate holder for the highly automated vehicle or a person on behalf of the certificate holder for the highly automated vehicle or the highly automated vehicle immediately contacts a duly authorized police department to report the accident.

(2) The highly automated vehicle shall remain at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as is safely possible until the requirements of section 3744 are fulfilled.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating this section commits a misdemeanor of the third degree, punishable by a fine of $2,500 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. (July 6, 1995, P.L.288, No.42, eff. 60 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 130 added subsec. (a.1). 1995 Amendment. Act 42 amended subsec. (b). Cross References. Section 3743 is referred to in sections 1532, 1542, 1611, 1786, 3745.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1519 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1519
Determination of incompetency.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department, having cause to believe that a licensed driver or applicant may not be physically or mentally qualified to be licensed, may require the applicant or driver to undergo one or more of the examinations authorized under this subchapter in order to determine the competency of the person to drive. The department may require the person to be examined by a physician, a certified registered nurse practitioner, a physician assistant or a licensed psychologist designated by the department or may require the person to undergo an examination by a physician, a certified registered nurse practitioner, a physician assistant or a licensed psychologist of the person's choice. If the department designates the physician, a certified registered nurse practitioner, a physician assistant or licensed psychologist, the licensed driver or applicant may, in addition, cause a written report to be forwarded to the department by a physician, a certified registered nurse practitioner, a physician assistant or a licensed psychologist of the driver's or applicant's choice. Vision qualifications may be determined by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The department shall appoint one or more qualified persons who shall consider all medical reports and testimony in order to determine the competency of the driver or the applicant to drive.

(b) Confidentiality of reports and evidence.--Reports received by the department for the purpose of assisting the department in determining whether a person is qualified to be licensed and reports of examinations authorized under this subchapter are for the confidential use of the department and may not be divulged to any person or used as evidence in any trial except that the reports and statistics and evaluations used by the department in determining whether a person should be required to be examined under this subchapter shall be admitted in proceedings under section 1550 (relating to judicial review).

(c) Recall or suspension of operating privilege.--The department shall recall the operating privilege of any person whose incompetency has been established under the provisions of this chapter. The recall shall be for an indefinite period until satisfactory evidence is presented to the department in accordance with regulations to establish that such person is competent to drive a motor vehicle. The department shall suspend the operating privilege of any person who refuses or fails to comply with the requirements of this section until that person does comply and that person's competency to drive is established. Any person aggrieved by recall or suspension of the operating privilege may appeal in the manner provided in section 1550. The judicial review shall be limited to whether

the person is competent to drive in accordance with the provisions of the regulations promulgated under section 1517 (relating to Medical Advisory Board). (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Oct. 7, 1996, P.L.688, No.118, eff. 9 months; July 15, 2004, P.L.698, No.76, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 76 provided that any regulations of the Department of Transportation that are inconsistent with Act 76 are hereby abrogated to the extent of that inconsistency. 1996 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 118 provided that the Department of Transportation shall publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin guidelines for determining cause to initiate any of the examinations under subsec. (a). The notice of guidelines for determining cause to initiate examinations was published September 6, 1997, at 27 Pa.B. 4559. Cross References. Section 1519 is referred to in sections 1518, 1550 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7308 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7308
Public sale of unclaimed vehicles with value.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--If an abandoned vehicle having value has not been reclaimed as provided in this chapter, the vehicle shall be sold at a public auction.

(b) Title of purchaser.--The salvor shall give the purchaser a sales receipt and shall apply to the department for an abandoned branded title which shall be free and clear of all previous liens and claims of ownership.

(c) Disposition of proceeds.--From the proceeds of the sale of the abandoned vehicle, the salvor shall be reimbursed for the fee authorized in section 7306 (relating to payment of costs upon reclaiming vehicle) and the costs of towing, storage from the date the salvor submitted the abandoned vehicle report to the department, notice and publication costs and the expenses of auction. The remainder of the proceeds of a sale shall be paid to the department and transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Motor License Fund. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1737 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1737
Workers' compensation benefits not a bar to uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1993 Repeal. Section 1737 was repealed July 2, 1993, P.L.190, No.44, effective immediately.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7727 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7727
Additional limitations on operation.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise permitted under Title 34 (relating to game), no person shall:

(1) Operate or ride in any snowmobile or ATV with any bow and arrows or with any firearm in his possession unless it is unstrung or unloaded.

(2) Drive or pursue any game or wildlife with a snowmobile or an ATV. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; July 8, 1986, P.L.442, No.93, eff. July 1, 1987) Cross References. Section 7727 is referred to in section 6109 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).
75 Pa.C.S. § 6309 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6309
Impoundment for nonpayment of fines; vehicles or combinations with a gross vehicle weight rating of 17,001 pounds or more.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon imposition of a fine in excess of $250 imposed pursuant to section 1301 (relating to registration and certificate of title required), 1371 (relating to operation following suspension of registration), 4107(b) (relating to unlawful activities) or Chapter 49 (relating to size, weight and load), the defendant shall be allowed 24 hours either to obtain the funds and pay the fine and costs of prosecution or to make arrangements with the issuing authority to pay in installments as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, during which time the defendant's vehicle or combination shall be rendered temporarily inoperable by such police officer, sheriff or constable as the issuing authority shall designate or, in the interest of public safety, such police officer, sheriff or constable shall direct that the vehicle or combination be towed and stored by the appropriate towing and storage agent with prompt notice to the issuing authority. If the defendant neither makes payment nor makes arrangements for payment within the 24-hour period or defaults on such payment, the issuing authority may issue an impoundment order and direct enforcement of the order by a police officer, constable or the appropriate towing and storage agent. In cities of the first class, the issuing authority shall direct enforcement of the impoundment order by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

(b) Storage.--Upon impoundment, the issuing authority shall forthwith notify the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county in which the violation occurred, who shall store the impounded vehicle or combination. In cities of the first class, notification shall be made to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, which shall store the impounded vehicle or combination.

(c) Notice of impoundment.--Except in cities of the first class, the appropriate law enforcement officer shall give immediate notice by the most expeditious means and by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the impoundment and location of the vehicle or combination to the owner of the vehicle or combination and the owner of the load and any lienholders if the names and addresses of the owner and any lienholder are known or can be ascertained by investigation. In cities of the first class, the Philadelphia Parking Authority shall give immediate notice by first class mail, proof of mailing, of the impoundment and location of the vehicle or combination to the owner and the lienholder of the vehicle or combination using reasonably available State databases.

(d) Costs.--The costs of the police officer, constable, impoundment official, appropriate law enforcement officer or the Philadelphia Parking Authority, reasonable storage costs and all other reasonable costs incident to seizure and impounding under subsections (a) and (b) shall be recoverable in addition to costs of prosecution.

(e) Recovery of impounded vehicle.--

(1) The owner of any vehicle or combination which has been impounded under this section may obtain possession of the vehicle or combination by:

(i) furnishing proof of valid registration and financial responsibility; and

(ii) paying all fines and costs associated with the impoundment of the vehicle or making arrangements with the appropriate judicial authority to make payments of all fines and costs by installments as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.

(2) Any vehicle or combination not recovered under this subsection may be sold as an unclaimed vehicle, combination or load under section 6310 (relating to disposition of impounded vehicles, combinations and loads).

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

"Appropriate towing and storage agent." Either of the following:

(1) In cities of the first class, the Philadelphia Parking Authority or its authorized agent.

(2) In municipalities other than cities of the first class, a towing and storage agent designated by local ordinance.

"Costs." The term shall include reasonable fees. (June 19, 1985, P.L.49, No.20, eff. 60 days; July 2, 1996, P.L.535, No.93, eff. 60 days; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. imd.; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days) 2005 Amendment. Act 50 amended subsecs. (a), (c), (e)(2) and (f).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4304 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 43 / Section 4304
Obstructed lights not required.
Status: in_force

Whenever motor and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required, any lamp (except a tail lamp) need not be lighted which, by reason of its location on a vehicle of the combination, is obscured by another vehicle of the combination, but this does not affect the requirement that lighted clearance lamps be displayed on the front of the foremost vehicle required to have clearance lamps, nor that all lights required on the rear of the rearmost vehicle of any combination shall be lighted.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1307.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1307.1
Permanent fleet registration.
Status: in_force

The department may establish a system for issuing permanent registration cards and plates to the owner or lessee of a fleet of vehicles and may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the permanent registration system. The department may authorize permanently registered vehicles to be exempt from such requirements of this chapter as it deems necessary and may charge, in addition to any other fees due for registration of vehicles, a reasonable service fee for each fleet vehicle at the time of initial application for permanent registration. (July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days) 1984 Amendment. Act 146 added section 1307.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4551 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4551
Safety regulations.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--All school buses and all other vehicles used in the transportation of school children, owned by or under contract with any school district or parochial or private school, shall conform to standards prescribed by the department. Regulations shall be promulgated by the department governing the safe design, construction, equipment and operation of vehicles engaged in the transportation of school children.

(b) Violation and penalty.--No person shall operate or permit the operation of a vehicle of a type specified in this subchapter which is not in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter or applicable regulations issued under this subchapter. Violation of this section constitutes a summary offense punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $100.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4501 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4501
Promulgation of regulations by department.
Status: in_force

The department shall promulgate regulations governing the type, size, construction, location and use of brake equipment taking into consideration different requirements for different classes or types of vehicles. The authority granted in this section includes the power to regulate the performance of the brake system on a vehicle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6301 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6301
Prosecutions under local ordinances superseded by title.
Status: in_force

Except for parking violations, when the same conduct is proscribed under this title and a local ordinance, the charge shall be brought under this title and not under the local ordinance. Prosecutions brought under any local ordinance, rule or regulation, which are based on a violation for which there is a specific penalty provided in this title, except for parking violations, shall be deemed as having been brought under this title and the assessment and disposition of the fines and forfeitures shall be so governed. Local ordinances relating to parking shall prescribe fines for violations and may authorize the payment of penalties in lieu of fines and costs under prescribed conditions. (Nov. 9, 1977, P.L.226, No.69, eff. imd; Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 overlooked the amendment by Act 69 of 1977, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of the section. Cross References. Section 6301 is referred to in section 3354 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7713 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7713
Certificates of registration and decals (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2001 Repeal. Section 7713 was repealed June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, effective in 120 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4969 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4969
Permit for movement of vehicles with oversize wheels and tires (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1993 Repeal. Section 4969 was repealed May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1741 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1741
Establishment.
Status: in_force

The Insurance Department shall, after consultation with the insurers licensed to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this Commonwealth, adopt a reasonable Assigned Risk Plan for the equitable apportionment among those insurers of applicants for motor vehicle liability insurance who are entitled to, but are unable to, procure insurance through ordinary methods. When the plan has been adopted, all motor vehicle liability insurers shall subscribe thereto and shall participate in the plan. The plan may provide reasonable means for the transfer of individuals insured thereunder into the ordinary market, at the same or lower rates, pursuant to regulations established by the department.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3502 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3502
Penalty for violation of subchapter.
Status: in_force

Any person violating any provision of this subchapter is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $10.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7505 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 75 / Section 7505
Transaction of business with department.
Status: in_force

The department may designate those locations, facilities and hours of operation at which messenger or agent services may transact business with the department. Every messenger or agent service with whom a contract has been signed pursuant to this chapter shall be permitted to transact business with the department at the locations and facilities and during the hours of operation designated by the department. The department may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary for the administration of this chapter.

(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 2 years)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1961 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1961
Secure power of attorney.
Status: in_force

The fee for processing a secure power of attorney submitted for the purpose of odometer disclosure when not accompanied by an application for title shall be $23. (Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; 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. § 3704 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3704
Obstruction to driving view or mechanism.
Status: in_force

No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle or whenever any person in the front seat is not seated.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1335 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1335
Registration plates for manufacturers and dealers.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon posting of a bond in the amount of $20,000 and approval of an application in accordance with departmental regulations, the department shall issue to dealers and manufacturers who are licensed by the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons and to other dealers designated by departmental regulations, special registration plates which may be displayed on vehicles in lieu of registering each vehicle individually.

(a.1) Bond already on file.--An authorized dealer or manufacturer who has filed a bond with the Commonwealth shall not be required to file a separate bond under this section if the bond already on file with the Commonwealth is in the name

of the Commonwealth and in an amount and coverage at least equal to that required under this section.

(a.2) Exemption.--The following types of dealers and manufacturers are exempt from posting of the bond specified in subsection (a):

(1) Farm equipment dealers.

(2) Mobile home dealers and manufacturers.

(3) Modular housing manufacturers.

(b) Application for plates.--Application for dealer registration plates shall be made by the dealer or manufacturer on a form provided by the department together with a copy of his license from the State Board of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salesmen.

(c) Exemption from individual registration.--Vehicles displaying dealer registration plates may be operated on the highway without registering each vehicle individually, provided that the plates are used in accordance with the limitations of sections 1336 (relating to use of dealer registration plates) and 1336.1 (relating to use of multipurpose dealer registration plates).

(d) Modular housing manufacturers.--For the purposes of this section, no modular housing manufacturer shall be required to be licensed by the State Board of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salesmen of the Department of State in order to receive registration plates. (July 20, 1979, P.L.168, No.55, eff. imd.; Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 30 days; Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days) 1994 Amendment. Act 115 amended subsec. (a). 1991 Amendment. Act 26 amended subsec. (c) and added subsec.

(a.2), effective immediately as to subsec. (a.2) and 120 days as to subsec. (c). References in Text. The State Board of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salesmen, referred to in this section, was changed to the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons by the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7311.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7311.1
Reports by private property owners of abandoned vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Removal of abandoned vehicles.--

(1) A person on whose private property is located a vehicle which has remained on the property without the consent of the property owner or his agent for more than 24 hours may authorize the removal or processing of the vehicle.

(2) Prior to removal or processing of the vehicle, that person shall file a report, on a multipart form prescribed by the department, with the local police department declaring that an unauthorized vehicle has been left unattended and on private property for at least 24 hours. One part of such report shall be retained by that person, and the other part shall be filed with the police department.

(3) The police department shall, within five business days, process the vehicle as abandoned under this chapter and attach a copy of the report to the abandoned vehicle information report.

(b) Salvors.--

(1) An unauthorized vehicle that has been left unattended and on private property includes a vehicle towed to a salvor's property that has remained on the salvor's property for a period of 20 days.

(2) After the 20-day period, the salvor may file a report as provided under subsection (a). If the salvor elects to file a report, the salvor shall retain and process the vehicle for which the report has been filed. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. imd.) Cross References. Section 7311.1 is referred to in section 7311 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1354 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1354
Flagship Niagara commemorative registration plate (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2013 Repeal. Section 1354 was repealed November 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1515 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1515
Notice of change of name or address.
Status: in_force

(a) Driver's license.--Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a driver's license moves from the address named in the application or in the driver's license issued or when the name of a licensee is changed, such person shall, within 15 days thereafter, notify the department of the old and new

addresses or of such former and new names and of the number of any license then held by the person. The department shall be notified of a change of name in writing.

(b) Identification card.--Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a department-issued identification card moves from the address named in the application or identification card issued or when the name of a cardholder is changed, such person shall, within 15 days thereafter, notify the department of the old and new addresses or of such former and new names and of the number of any identification card then held by the person. The department shall be notified of a change of name in writing.

(c) Nonresident.--

(1) After notification from another state that the driver is licensed in that state, the department shall invalidate the Pennsylvania driver's license.

(2) Upon notice of a change of address from a driver to an out-of-State address, the department shall not renew the driver's license of the person until the person reestablishes residency in this Commonwealth. This paragraph shall not apply to a person who is an employee of Federal or State Government whose workplace is located out-of-State or the employee's immediate family or to a person in the service of the armed forces of the United States or the person's immediate family. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 120 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 4977 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4977
Permit for movement of wooden structures.
Status: in_force

An annual permit may be issued for the movement on highways of certain wooden structures which exceed the maximum length, width and height specified in Subchapter B (relating to width, height and length), subject to the following conditions:

(1) The overall width, including all appurtenances and overhangs, may not exceed 13 feet.

(2) The overall length may not exceed 90 feet.

(2.1) The overall height may not exceed 13 feet 10 inches.

(3) The wooden structure or structures must be transported on a trailer of a type approved by the department to accommodate the transportation of structures which do not exceed the width, length or height specified in this section.

(4) Movement under this section is limited to roof trusses, wooden utility sheds, gazebos, garages and play equipment. Other components that do not exceed width, length or height specified in this section may be carried in conjunction with movements under this permit. (July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 10, 1996, P.L.925, No.149, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 60 days; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 123 amended pars. (3) and (4). Cross References. Section 4977 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3550 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3550
Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.
Status: in_force

A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance to a degree which renders the pedestrian a hazard shall not walk or be upon a highway except on a sidewalk.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3507 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3507
Lamps and other equipment on pedalcycles.
Status: in_force

(a) Lamps and reflectors.--Every pedalcycle when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped on the front with a lamp which emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate

the pedalcycle operator's path and visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front, a red reflector facing to the rear which shall be visible at least 500 feet to the rear and an amber reflector on each side. Operators of pedalcycles may supplement the required front lamp with a white flashing lamp, light-emitting diode or similar device to enhance their visibility to other traffic and with a lamp emitting a red flashing lamp, light-emitting diode or similar device visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. A lamp or lamps worn by the operator of a pedalcycle shall comply with the requirements of this subsection if the lamp or lamps can be seen at the distances specified.

(b) Audible signal devices.--A pedalcycle may be equipped with a device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet except that a pedalcycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a pedalcycle any siren.

(c) Brakes.--Every pedalcycle shall be equipped with a braking system which will stop the pedalcycle in 15 feet from an initial speed of 15 miles per hour on a dry, level and clean pavement. (Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4528 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 45 / Section 4528
Fire extinguishers.
Status: in_force

Every vehicle towing a house trailer, every motor home and every motor vehicle with a mounted truck-camper shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher of a type and size approved by the department.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9607 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9607
Calculation of amount of fuel used in Commonwealth.
Status: in_force

The amount of gasoline or other motor fuel used in the operations of any motor carrier on highways within this Commonwealth shall be such proportion of the total amount of the gasoline or other motor fuel used in its entire operations within and without this Commonwealth as the total number of miles traveled on highways within this Commonwealth bears to the total number of miles traveled within and without this Commonwealth.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1931.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1931.1
Street rod registration plates.
Status: in_force

The fee for the issuance of a street rod registration plate shall be $51 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment of the issuance fee shall be charged for each street rod registration plate issued or replaced. (July 10, 1981, P.L.250, No.82, eff. imd.; 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. § 1135 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1135
Satisfaction of security interest.
Status: in_force

(a) Absence of subsequent liens.--Where there are no subsequent liens upon a vehicle, the following rules apply upon the satisfaction of a security interest in the vehicle:

(1) The outstanding certificate of title shall be mailed or delivered immediately to the owner of the vehicle with proper evidence of satisfaction and release or the lienholder may apply for corrected title to be issued in the name of the owner.

(2) The owner may mail or deliver the certificate of title with proper evidence of satisfaction of the security interest to the department which shall issue a corrected certificate of title without a statement of liens or encumbrances. The corrected certificate of title may also be issued when the outstanding certificate of title cannot be returned and proper evidence is produced that all recorded security interests have been satisfied.

(b) Prior or subsequent liens.--Where there are subsequent liens upon a vehicle or the lien to be released is not a first lien, the following rules apply upon the satisfaction of a security interest in the vehicle:

(1) If the lienholder whose security interest is satisfied has possession of the certificate of title, the lienholder shall mail or deliver the certificate of title, immediately upon satisfaction, to the department with proper evidence of satisfaction and release of the security interest. A corrected certificate of title, containing a statement of the remaining security interests on record, shall be mailed by the department to the person holding the next lien upon the vehicle.

(2) Upon the satisfaction of a security interest in a vehicle for which the certificate of title is in the possession of a prior lienholder, the lienholder whose security interest is satisfied shall, immediately upon satisfaction, mail or deliver to the owner proper evidence of the satisfaction and release of the security interest. Upon request of the owner and receipt of the release, the lienholder in possession of the certificate of title shall mail or deliver the certificate of title together with the release to the department. The department shall issue a corrected certificate of title which shall be mailed to the first lienholder.

(c) Penalties.--

(1) Any person failing to deliver upon demand a satisfied certificate of title as required by subsection

(a)(1) is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, for a first offense be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and for a subsequent offense be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.

(2) Any person failing to return to the department a certificate of title where there are other liens, for correction and delivery, as required by subsection (b) is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.

(3) No person shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this section if the person delivers the certificate of title to the department within five days of the satisfaction of the lien. (June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001) 2001 Amendment. Act 18 amended subsec. (a)(2). Cross References. Section 1135 is referred to in section 7508 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1367 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1367
Special plates for recipients of Bronze Star.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Bronze Star, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Bronze Star. 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. (July 5, 2012, P.L.960, No.103, eff. 120 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 103 added section 1367. Cross References. Section 1367 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7302 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7302
Certificate of authorization.
Status: in_force

(a) Application and issuance.--Application for a certificate of authorization shall be made on a form prescribed by the department. The department shall investigate the qualifications and fitness of the applicant and shall issue a certificate of authorization if it determines that the applicant is capable of performing the duties of a salvor in a manner consistent with the public interest.

(b) Place of business.--Every applicant shall have and maintain an established place of business. If the applicant has or intends to have one or more places of business or branch offices, the application shall contain complete information for each location.

(c) Bonding required.--Before issuing a certificate of authorization, the department shall require the applicant to furnish and maintain a bond indemnifying the public and the department in the amount of $10,000. An individual bond for each place of business is not required, but all places of business shall be covered by the bond.

(d) Duration and renewal.--Certificates of authorization shall be issued for a period of one year and shall be subject to annual renewal, including a review of the salvor's status as a vehicle salvage dealer under section 1337(c)(2) (relating to use of "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plates).

(e) Storage facility.--A salvor shall rent or own a storage facility which shall comply with the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.91, No.4), referred to as the Junkyard and Automotive Recycler Screening Law, where applicable and with regulations promulgated by the department. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 7302 is referred to in section 5702 of Title 30 (Fish).
75 Pa.C.S. § 9617 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9617
Timely mailing treated as timely filing and payment.
Status: in_force

With respect to all reports, claims, statements and other documents required to be filed and all payments required to be made under this chapter, any such report, claim, statement and other document or payment of tax withheld shall be considered as timely filed if the report, claim, statement or other document or payment which has been received by the department is postmarked by the United States Postal Service on or prior to the final day on which payment is to be received. For the purposes of this chapter, the presentation of a receipt indicating that the report, claim, statement or other document or payment was mailed by registered or certified mail on or before the due date shall be prima facie evidence of timely filing of the report, claim, statement or other document or payment.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1518 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1518
Reports on mental or physical disabilities or disorders.
Status: in_force

(a) Definition of disorders and disabilities.--The Medical Advisory Board shall define disorders characterized by lapses of consciousness or other mental or physical disabilities affecting the ability of a person to drive safely for the purpose of the reports required by this section.

(b) Reports by health care personnel.--All physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, physician assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners and other persons authorized to diagnose or treat disorders and disabilities defined by the Medical Advisory Board shall report to the department, in writing, the full name, date of birth and address of every person over 15 years of age diagnosed as having any specified disorder or disability within ten days.

(c) Responsibility of institution heads.--The person in charge of every mental hospital, institution or clinic, or any alcohol or drug treatment facility, shall be responsible to assure that reports are filed in accordance with subsection

(b).

(d) Confidentiality of reports.--The reports required by this section shall be confidential and shall be used solely for the purpose of determining the qualifications of any person to drive a motor vehicle on the highways of this Commonwealth.

(e) Use of report as evidence.--No report forwarded under the provisions of this section shall be used as evidence in any civil or criminal trial except in any proceeding under section 1519(c) (relating to determination of incompetency).

(f) Immunity from civil and criminal liability.--No civil or criminal action may be brought against any person or agency for providing the information required under this system.

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

"Chiropractor." A chiropractor acting within the scope of practice contained in the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act.

"Podiatrist." A podiatrist acting within the scope of practice contained in the act of March 2, 1956 (1955 P.L.1206, No.375), known as the Podiatry Practice Act. (July 15, 2004, P.L.698, No.76, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 76 provided that any regulations of the Department of Transportation that are inconsistent with Act 76 are hereby abrogated to the extent of that inconsistency. Cross References. Section 1518 is referred to in section 1503 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3595 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3595
Seating limitation.
Status: in_force

A neighborhood electric vehicle may not be operated at a time in which the number of passengers exceeds the number of available safety belts in the vehicle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8512 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 85 / Section 8512
General prohibition.
Status: in_force

No person may operate a personal delivery device on a roadway, or shoulder or berm of a roadway, or in a pedestrian area unless:

(1) the person holds a PDD authorization from the department or is a PDD operator; and

(2) the personal delivery device is operated in accordance with this subchapter.

Cross References. Section 8512 is referred to in section 8521 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1340 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1340
Antique, classic and collectible plates.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon submission by a vehicle owner of information satisfactory to the department that a motorcycle or motor vehicle is an antique motorcycle or motor vehicle or classic motorcycle or motor vehicle or collectible motorcycle or motor vehicle, accompanied by the appropriate fee, the department may issue special plates for the motorcycle or vehicle. The special plate for antique motor vehicles, except antique motorcycles, shall bear the designation "antique vehicle." The applicant shall provide photographic proof in a manner specified by the department to demonstrate the condition of the motor vehicle. No annual registration fee may be charged for antique, collectible or classic motorcycles or motor vehicles. A holder of the special plates may obtain replacement plates bearing the designation "antique vehicle" upon payment of the appropriate fee.

(a.1) Vintage registration plates.--In lieu of a special plate issued under subsection (a), the owner of an antique or classic motor vehicle may request permission from the department to display a vintage registration plate from the model year of the motor vehicle. The vintage registration plate shall be:

(1) Provided by the motor vehicle owner.

(2) A Pennsylvania registration plate issued between the years 1906 and 1976.

(3) Legible from a reasonable distance. The applicant shall provide information as the department may require for processing the request and a $75 application fee. The department may deny a request to use a vintage registration plate for cause.

(a.2) Historic military vehicle plates.--In lieu of a special plate issued under subsection (a), the owner of a historic military vehicle may be issued by the department special plates for the vehicle which shall have the same force and effect as antique or classic registration plates. The applicant shall provide information as the department may require for processing the request and a $75 application fee.

(b) Use of plates.--It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorcycle or vehicle with antique, classic, vintage, collectible or historic military vehicle registration plates for general daily transportation. Permitted use shall be limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses. Occasional transportation shall mean no more than one day per week.

(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "historic military vehicle" means an antique or classic vehicle, including a trailer, that was manufactured for use in any country's

military forces and is maintained to represent the vehicle's military design and markings accurately. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. 60 days; Apr. 29, 1994, P.L.148, No.25, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days; Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1767, No.228, eff. 60 days; Apr. 12, 2012, P.L.227, No.25, eff. 120 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 91 amended subsec. (b) and added subsecs. (a.2) and (c). 2014 Amendment. Act 109 amended subsec. (a.1)(2). Cross References. Section 1340 is referred to in sections 102, 1786, 4703 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7116 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7116
Fraudulent removal of vehicle from garage.
Status: in_force

No person shall remove or cause to be removed, by any false pretension or with intent to defraud, any vehicle that has been placed in a garage or automobile shop for storage, repair or garage service.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9610 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9610
Records.
Status: in_force

Every motor carrier shall keep such records, in such form as the department reasonably may prescribe, as will enable the carrier to report and enable the department to determine the total number of miles traveled by its entire fleet of qualified motor vehicles, the total number of miles traveled in this Commonwealth by the entire fleet, the total number of gallons of motor fuel used by the entire fleet and the total number of gallons of motor fuel purchased in this Commonwealth for the entire fleet. All such records shall be safely preserved for a period of four years in such manner as to insure their security and availability for inspection by the secretary or any authorized employee engaged in the administration of this chapter. Upon application in writing, stating the reasons therefor, the department may, in its discretion, consent to the destruction of any such records at any time within that period if the records pertain to a period which has been audited by the department. Every taxpayer shall retain records required by this chapter at a place within this Commonwealth, but a taxpayer who elects to retain records outside of this Commonwealth shall assume reasonable out-of-State audit expenses. (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996)
75 Pa.C.S. § 9611 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9611
Surety bond for payment of taxes.
Status: in_force

A motor carrier may give a surety company bond in an amount deemed necessary by the department to protect the revenues of the Commonwealth, payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and conditioned that the carrier will pay all taxes due and to become due under this chapter from the date of the bond to the date when either the carrier or the bonding company notifies the department that the bond has been canceled. The surety shall be a corporation authorized to write surety bonds in this Commonwealth. As long as the bond remains in force, the Board of Finance and Revenue may order refunds to the motor carrier in the amounts appearing to be due on applications duly filed by the motor carrier under section 9604 (relating to credit for motor fuel tax payment), without first auditing the records of the carrier. The bond shall cover taxes and interest due thereon even though the assessment is made after cancellation of the bond, but only for taxes due and payable while the bond was in force and penalties and interest on such taxes. 1994 Partial Repeal. Section 42(b) of Act 48 of 1994 provided that section 9611 is repealed insofar as it is inconsistent with the provisions of Act 48 for filing with the

Board of Finance and Revenue of petitions for the refund of taxes and other moneys collected by the Department of Revenue.
75 Pa.C.S. § 14 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 14 / Section 14
Task force on driver's education programs (Expired).
Status: reserved

2000 Expiration. Section 14 expired June 25, 2000. See Act 23 of 1999. Explanatory Note. Act 23 amended or added sections 1503, 1504, 1505, 1532, 1533, 1538, 1548, 1550, 1943, 3313, 4581, 4962, 4968, 4977, 4979.3, 4979.4, 6114 and 8914.1 of Title 75.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1903 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1903
Limitation on local license fees and taxes.
Status: in_force

Except as set forth in section 1935 (relating to fee for local use), no municipality shall require or collect any registration or license fee or tax for any vehicle or driver's license from any person. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. 60 days) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
75 Pa.C.S. § 8915.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 89 / Section 8915.2
Application to United States Department of Transportation.
Status: in_force

(a) Application.--The commission, in consultation with the department and at its own expense, is authorized to prepare and submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation for the conversion of Interstate 80 to a toll road. The secretary shall ensure that all information required for the application is made available to the commission as soon as practicable after the effective date of this section.

(b) Open system.--A toll system shall consist of what is commonly referred to as an open system with no more than ten toll collection points.

(c) Other agreements.--The commission and the department may enter into any other agreements as may be necessary to effectuate the execution of the application filed under this section. (July 18, 2007, P.L.169, No.44, eff. imd.) 2007 Amendment. Act 44 added section 8915.2.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3301 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3301
Driving on right side of roadway.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:

(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction where permitted by the rules governing such movement.

(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the roadway, provided the driver yields the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the roadway within such distance as to constitute a hazard.

(3) When and where official traffic-control devices are in place designating a lane or lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for the movement indicated by the devices.

(4) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.

(5) When making a left turn as provided in sections 3322 (relating to vehicle turning left) and 3331 (relating to required position and method of turning).

(6) In accordance with section 3303(a)(3) (relating to overtaking vehicle on the left).

(b) Vehicle proceeding at less than normal speed.--

(1) Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) A driver who must necessarily drive in a lane other than the right-hand lane to continue on his intended route.

(ii) A pedalcycle operating in accordance with
75 Pa.C.S. § 1531 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1531
Administration of system by department.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer an integrated system limited to the authority granted to the department in this title for revocation and suspension of operating privileges and for driver education, testing and control and for this purpose shall maintain a record as to every driver of convictions of offenses set forth in this title and such other convictions and offenses as are punishable by suspension or revocation under this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1308 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1308
Issuance of registration card.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department, upon registering a vehicle, shall issue to the registrant a registration card which shall contain the registration number assigned to the vehicle, the name and address of the registrant and the name of the owner, if other than the registrant, a description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number, the expiration date and such other information as may be determined by the department.

(b) Trucks.--The registration card for a truck shall indicate the registered gross weight of the truck, and the registered gross weight of the combination, if the truck is so registered, in addition to other information required.

(c) Truck tractors.--The registration card for a truck tractor shall indicate the registered gross weight of the combination in addition to other information required.

(d) Trailers.--The registration card for a trailer shall indicate the registered gross weight of the trailer in addition to other information required.

(e) Buses.--The registration card for a bus shall indicate the passenger seating capacity of the bus.
75 Pa.C.S. § 25 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 25 / Section 25
Pilot programs for decentralized services for motor vehicle and driver license transactions.
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall install at least three pilot programs of private sector, decentralized services for motor vehicle and driver license transactions, including, but

not limited to, at least three vehicle dealerships, decentralized agents or other private business entities who, notwithstanding any other provision of 75 Pa.C.S. or departmental regulations, shall be temporarily authorized to obtain real time or on-line access to the department's data bases to read motor vehicle records and information and driver license records after first obtaining the written consent of the person who is the subject of the record as provided under 75 Pa.C.S. § 6114. Computerized and electronically recorded data may be submitted to the department for the purpose of updating records. The department shall permit temporarily authorized dealerships, decentralized agents or business entities to issue accountable documents which, as determined by the department, may include certificates of title, certificates of salvage, registration plates, cards and stickers and driver licenses. The temporarily authorized dealerships, decentralized agents or private business entities shall not have been previously sanctioned by the department for violations of 75 Pa.C.S. or departmental regulations within the past three years. Temporarily authorized dealerships, decentralized agents or private business entities shall be permitted to charge a reasonable fee to customers for providing these services. Explanatory Note. Act 115 amended section 8301 of Title 74 and amended or added sections 102, 1119, 1307, 1310, 1318, 1359, 1374, 1547, 1607, 1786, 1943, 2105, 3718, 3731, 3735, 3742.1, 4702, 4727, 4903, 4921, 4962, 4974, 4977, 7301, 7730 and 7752 of Title 75.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6309.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6309.1
Impoundment for nonpayment of fines; vehicles or combinations with a gross vehicle weight rating of 17,000 pounds or less.
Status: in_force

(a) Applicability.--

(1) This section shall be mandatory in cities of the first class.

(2) This section shall be applicable in municipalities other than counties, and other than cities of the first class, within which the governing body has adopted an ordinance electing to be subject to the provisions of this section.

(b) General rule.--Upon conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for one or more of the following offenses and upon imposition of a fine or fines which, separately or together with any other outstanding or unpaid fines imposed for the following offenses, total in excess of $250, the defendant shall be allowed 24 hours either to obtain the funds and pay the fine or fines and costs of prosecution or to make arrangements with the issuing authority to pay in installments as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, during which time the defendant's vehicle or combination may be rendered temporarily inoperable by such police officer, sheriff or constable as the issuing authority shall designate: Section 1301 (relating to registration and certificate of title required). Section 1332 (relating to display of registration plate). Section 1371 (relating to operation following suspension of registration). Section 1501 (relating to drivers required to be licensed). Section 1543 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked).

Section 1786 (relating to required financial responsibility). Section 7124 (relating to fraudulent use or removal of registration plate). If the defendant neither makes payment nor makes arrangements for payment within the 24-hour period or defaults upon such payment, the issuing authority may issue an impoundment order for the defendant's vehicle and direct enforcement of the order by a police officer, constable or an impoundment official as authorized by the issuing authority. In cities of the first class, the issuing authority shall direct enforcement of the impoundment order by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

(c) Storage.--Upon impoundment, the issuing authority shall forthwith notify the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county in which the violation occurred, who shall store the impounded vehicle or combination. In cities of the first class, such notification shall be made to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, which shall store the impounded vehicle or combination.

(d) Notice of impoundment.--Except in cities of the first class, the appropriate law enforcement officer shall give immediate notice by the most expeditious means and by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the impoundment and location of the vehicle or combination to the owner of the vehicle or combination and any lienholder and, if applicable, any owner of the load, if the names and addresses of the owner and any lienholder are known or can be ascertained by investigation. In cities of the first class, the Philadelphia Parking Authority shall give immediate notice by first class mail, proof of mailing, of the impoundment and location of the vehicle or combination to the owner and the lienholder of the vehicle or combination using reasonably available State databases.

(e) Costs.--The costs of the police officer, constable, impoundment official, appropriate law enforcement officer or Philadelphia Parking Authority, reasonable storage costs and all other reasonable costs incident to seizure and impounding under subsections (b) and (c) shall be recoverable in addition to costs of prosecution.

(f) Recovery of impounded vehicle.--

(1) The owner of any vehicle or combination which has been impounded under this section may obtain possession of the vehicle or combination by:

(i) furnishing proof of valid registration and financial responsibility; and

(ii) paying all fines and costs associated with the impoundment of the vehicle or making arrangements with the appropriate judicial authority to make payments of all fines and costs by installments as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.

(2) Any vehicle or combination not recovered under this subsection may be sold as an unclaimed vehicle, combination or load under section 6310 (relating to disposition of impounded vehicles, combinations and loads).

(g) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "costs" shall include reasonable fees. (July 2, 1996, P.L.535, No.93, eff. 60 days; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. imd.; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days) 2018 Correction. Subsec. (g) was not carried with the 2005 amendment of subsecs. (d) and (f)(2). Subsec. (g) is now carried in this publication.

2005 Amendment. Act 50 amended subsecs. (d) and (f)(2).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7329 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7329
Rights acquired by good faith purchaser.
Status: in_force

A purchaser in good faith of a watercraft trailer sold by a watercraft trailer dealer after forfeiture under this subchapter takes the watercraft trailer free of all liens and encumbrances despite noncompliance by the watercraft trailer dealer with the requirements of this subchapter.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1165.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1165.1
Inspection of reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Findings of fact.--The General Assembly finds that a key element for successfully converting a stolen vehicle into a marketable item is obtaining a title to that vehicle. In a report to the Congress of the United States, the Motor Vehicle Titling, Registration and Salvage Advisory Committee made several recommendations that would assist state motor vehicle agencies to combat the vehicle theft and title fraud that has been rising at an alarming rate throughout the nation. In the committee's report, recommendations were for each state to establish a two-part inspection procedure. Part one would be to inspect each vehicle to verify the VIN and replacement parts (supported by titles, proof of ownership, bills of sale) and owner affirmation. Part two would be to provide a uniform safety inspection for rebuilt salvage vehicles.

(b) General rule.--All reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles shall be required to undergo an enhanced vehicle safety inspection as specified in departmental contracts, policy guidelines or regulations as deemed appropriate by the advisory panel convened under section 1165.2 (relating to Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel). (Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1767, No.228, eff. Jan. 1, 2007) 2004 Amendment. Act 228 added section 1165.1. References in Text. Section 1165.2, referred to in subsec.

(b), expired. Cross References. Section 1165.1 is referred to in section 4702.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6122 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6122
Authority to erect traffic-control devices.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department on State-designated highways and local authorities on any highway within their boundaries may erect official traffic-control devices, which shall be installed and maintained in conformance with the manual and regulations published by the department upon all highways as required to carry out the provisions of this title or to regulate, restrict, direct, warn, prohibit or guide traffic.

(1) Local authorities shall obtain approval of the department prior to erecting an official traffic-control device on a State-designated highway except where department regulations provide otherwise.

(2) Local authorities shall obtain approval of the department prior to erecting any traffic signal except in a municipality with a traffic engineer qualified in accordance with department regulations.

(b) Standards for department approval.--The department shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth minimum standards and factors to be considered in determining whether approval shall be given by the department for the installation and maintenance of official traffic-control devices. The factors shall include, but not be limited to, the volume of traffic and

the number of accidents that occurred in each of the three preceding years.

(c) Agreements to waive department approval.--The department may enter into agreements with local authorities transferring to them the authority to install official traffic-control devices without specific State approval provided they conduct traffic and engineering investigations which conform with the rules and regulations promulgated by the department.

(d) Signals on municipal boundaries.--Whenever the need arises for the installation of a traffic-control signal on or near the boundary of two political subdivisions adjoining each other so as to be beneficial to both, either may petition the department for authority to install the signal. If the political subdivisions cannot amicably agree upon an allocation of the costs of installation and maintenance of the signal, either may petition the court of common pleas of the county in which the traffic-control signal is to be installed within 90 days after receiving the approval of the department and the court shall determine the proper allocation of the expenses to be incurred. The political subdivision that originated the request to the department shall install the traffic-control signal within 90 days of the date of the court order or of an amicable agreement between the political subdivisions.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1352.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1352.2
Pollinator conservation registration plate.
Status: in_force

The department, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, shall design a special pollinator conservation registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $38 which shall be in addition to the registration

fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Pollinator Habitat Program Fund shall receive $25 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate. (Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 120 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 112 added section 1352.2. Cross References. Section 1352.2 is referred to in section 1905 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7330 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7330
Other remedies.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter are in addition to any and all other remedies available to a watercraft trailer dealer. This subchapter shall not foreclose any other remedies available to a watercraft trailer dealer at law or in equity.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4961 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4961
Authority to issue permits.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may, upon application in writing showing good cause, issue special permits in writing authorizing the applicant to operate or move on specified highways any of the following:

(1) A vehicle which when unloaded exceeds the maximum size specified in Subchapter B (relating to width, height and length) or the maximum weights specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles).

(2) A combination carrying a nondivisible load and exceeding the maximum size specified in Subchapter B or the maximum weights specified in Subchapter C.

(3) A vehicle containing a nondivisible load which exceeds the maximum width specified in section 4921(a) (relating to width of vehicles) or the maximum height specified in section 4922 (relating to height of vehicles).

(4) A mobile home.

(5) A modular housing or manufactured construction unit which exceeds the maximum size prescribed in this title.

(5.1) A manufactured construction unit which exceeds the maximum size and weight prescribed in this title.

(6) A modular housing or manufactured construction unit undercarriage which exceeds the maximum size prescribed in this title.

(7) Such other vehicles and combinations as are specifically authorized in this chapter.

(b) Limitation for truck tractors.--Permits to exceed the maximum weight limit shall be issued only for truck tractors registered at the maximum weight permitted under section 4941(a) or (b) (relating to maximum gross weight of vehicles). When a truck tractor is operating under permit, the fine for axle and gross weight violations shall only be applicable to the weight that the vehicle is in excess of the weight allowed on the permit.

(c) County offices for issuing permits.--The department shall empower an authorized representative or employee to issue

permits as provided in subsection (a) and may provide a place within each county where the permits may be issued.

(d) Excess damage permits.--The department and local authorities having highways under their respective jurisdictions may issue a permit with a maximum distance of 2.5 miles for the movement upon specified highways of combinations in excess of the maximum weights specified in Subchapter C and may require such security as deemed necessary to cover the cost of repairs and restoration necessitated by the movement of such vehicles. Permits issued under this subsection shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) The security shall be in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit signed by a bank officer and naming the department or local authority as sole beneficiary, to be honored on presentment.

(2) The maximum allowable gross weight shall be 125,000 pounds.

(3) Upon notification from the department or local authority, the permittee shall reimburse the department or local authority for repair and restoration costs determined to be necessitated by the movement of the overweight vehicles. Failure to reimburse the department or local authority within 60 days of said notice shall automatically invalidate the permit and cause action against the letter of credit. (Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.791, No.147, eff. imd.; Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff imd.; May 1, 1984, P.L.224, No.48, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1985, P.L.204, No.52, eff. 90 days; Feb. 10, 1994, P.L.10, No.2, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 4961 is referred to in sections 1302, 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6313 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6313
Enforcement of summary offenses in State park and forest lands.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, individuals appointed and commissioned by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to preserve order in the State park or State forest lands are specifically authorized to enforce those provisions of this title which designate violations as summary offenses while acting within the State park or State forest lands. The authority includes the power to stop vehicles suspected of summary offenses, to issue citations for summary offenses and, if a vehicle is stopped for a suspected summary offense, to make arrests where evidence appears of additional offenses designated as misdemeanors or felonies.

(b) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the powers granted these individuals by law. (June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. imd.) 2001 Amendment. Act 68 added section 6313.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3596 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3596
Waiver of liability.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A purchaser of a new neighborhood electric vehicle in this Commonwealth shall execute a waiver and certify that the neighborhood electric vehicle was purchased with full knowledge of the potentially hazardous characteristics of such vehicles as detailed by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent or dealer.

(b) Manufacturer responsibility.--The waiver shall be prepared by the manufacturer and kept in the possession of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's agent or dealer of neighborhood electric vehicles. An executed copy shall be provided to the purchaser.

(c) Signing by purchaser.--The signing of the waiver by the purchaser shall serve to eliminate any liability of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's agent or dealer of neighborhood electric vehicles.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3593 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3593
Operation on certain highways or roadways.
Status: in_force

(a) Operation on State highways.--

(1) Except as otherwise provided under paragraphs (2) and (3), a neighborhood electric vehicle may not be operated upon any highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of the department with a posted speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.

(2) The secretary may, by order, permit the use of a neighborhood electric vehicle upon any highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of the department where the posted speed limit is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour.

(3) The secretary may, by order, prohibit the use of a neighborhood electric vehicle on any street under the jurisdiction of the department where the secretary determines that the operation of a neighborhood electric vehicle would constitute a hazard.

(4) Any order issued by the secretary under paragraph

(2) or (3) shall be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

(b) Operation on local roadways.--

(1) Except as otherwise provided under paragraph (2) or (3), a neighborhood electric vehicle may not be operated upon any highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of a local authority with a posted speed limit in excess of 25 miles per hour.

(2) Local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, in the case of any roadway under their jurisdiction, permit the use of a neighborhood electric vehicle where the posted speed limit is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour.

(3) A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, prohibit the use of a neighborhood electric vehicle on any roadway where the local authority determines that the operation of a neighborhood electric vehicle would constitute a hazard.

(c) Intersection with State highways.--

(1) A neighborhood electric vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of the department where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less, provided that, if the highway or roadway is more than two lanes or is divided, such crossing shall only occur at a signalized intersection.

(2) A neighborhood electric vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of the department where the posted speed limit is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at a signalized intersection.

(d) Intersection with local roadways.--

(1) A neighborhood electric vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of a local authority where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less, provided that, if the highway or roadway is more than two lanes or is divided, such crossing shall only occur at signalized intersections.

(2) A neighborhood electric vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any highway or roadway under the jurisdiction of a local authority where the posted speed limit is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at a signalized intersection.

(e) Violation.--Any person operating a neighborhood electric vehicle upon a highway or roadway or crossing a highway or roadway in violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties under section 6502 (relating to summary offenses).
75 Pa.C.S. § 9801 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9801
Short title of chapter (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9801 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1162 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1162
Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Any owner who transfers a vehicle or a salvage vehicle to a vehicle salvage dealer, as defined in section 1337(c)(2) (relating to use of "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plates), shall assign the certificate of title or salvage certificate to the vehicle salvage dealer. A certificate of title or salvage certificate for a vehicle transferred to a vehicle salvage dealer is exempt from the requirements of notarization and verification by a corporate officer.

(b) Certificate of title.--Upon transfer of a certificate of title to a salvage vehicle dealer, the salvage vehicle dealer shall immediately send to the department or an authorized agent of the department either of the following:

(1) The assigned certificate of title attached to a form prescribed by the department indicating that the vehicle is to be designated as a nonrepairable vehicle. A copy of the form shall be retained for record in accordance with section 6308(d) (relating to investigation by police officers). The vehicle shall not be rebuilt, retitled or issued a certificate of any kind.

(2) The assigned certificate of title with an application for a certificate of salvage upon a form prescribed by the department. The certificate of salvage, when issued to the vehicle salvage dealer, shall have the

same effect as provided in section 1161(c) (relating to certificate of salvage required).

(c) Vehicles with defective or lost title.--Any person on whose property is located a vehicle which is a salvage vehicle and which has a faulty, lost or destroyed title may transfer the vehicle to a salvor or to a salvage program operated by a political subdivision for removal to a suitable place of storage or for scrapping, provided the salvor or salvage program complies with the requirements of this section, except that the report to the department that the vehicle is a salvage vehicle shall be verified by the transferor of the vehicle instead of the police department. Cross References. Section 1162 is referred to in sections 1161, 6308 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7133 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7133
Permissible activities relating to odometers.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Nothing in this subchapter prevents the service, repair or replacement of an odometer if the mileage indicated remains the same as before the service, repair or replacement. Where the odometer is incapable of registering the same mileage as before the service, repair or replacement, the odometer shall be adjusted to read zero and a notice in writing shall be attached to the left door frame of the vehicle by the owner or his agent specifying the mileage prior to repair or replacement of the odometer and the date on which it was repaired or replaced.

(b) Prohibitions.--

(1) No person shall fail to adjust an odometer or affix a notice regarding the adjustment as required pursuant to subsection (a).

(2) No person shall, with intent to defraud, remove or alter any notice affixed to a motor vehicle pursuant to subsection (a). Cross References. Section 7133 is referred to in section 7136 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1757 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1757
Statute of limitations.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--An action by an eligible claimant to recover benefits or coverages from the Assigned Claims Plan shall be commenced within four years from the date of the accident.

(b) Minors.--For minors entitled to benefits described in section 1753 (relating to benefits available) or 1754 (relating to additional coverage), an action to recover these benefits or coverages shall be commenced within four years from the date on which the injured minor attains 18 years of age.

(Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984)
75 Pa.C.S. § 6506 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6506
Surcharge.
Status: in_force

(a) Levy and imposition.--In addition to any fines, fees or penalties levied or imposed as provided by law, under this title or any other statute, a surcharge shall be levied for disposition in accordance with subsection (b) as follows:

(1) Upon conviction for any violation of the provisions of this title or other statute of the Commonwealth, or regulations promulgated under this title, which is a traffic violation and which is not included within the provisions of paragraphs (2) through (7), exclusive of parking offenses, a surcharge of $45.

(2) Upon conviction for a violation of the following provisions of this title, a surcharge of $60:

(i) Section 3306(a)(1) (relating to limitations on driving on left side of roadway).

(ii) Section 3745 (relating to accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property).

(3) Upon conviction for a violation of section 3345(a) (relating to meeting or overtaking school bus), a surcharge of $75.

(4) Upon conviction for a violation of section 3362 (relating to maximum speed limits), the following applicable surcharge:

(i) $45 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by 6 to 10 miles per hour or 11 to 15 miles per hour.

(ii) $60 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by 16 to 25 miles per hour.

(iii) $75 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by at least 26 miles per hour.

(5) Upon conviction for violation of section 4902 (relating to restrictions on use of highways and bridges),
75 Pa.C.S. § 7310 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7310
Removal of abandoned or presumed abandoned vehicles from roadway.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Police officers may immediately remove or direct removal of any vehicle abandoned or presumed to be abandoned from any roadway, including the roadway's berm or

shoulder, to the nearest point off the roadway where the vehicle will not interfere with or obstruct traffic.

(b) Storage of cargo.--(Deleted by amendment).

(c) Liability for damage or loss.--In carrying out the provisions of this section, no liability shall attach to the police officer or, absent a showing of gross negligence, to any person acting under the direction of the police officer for damage to a presumed abandoned vehicle or damage to or loss of any portion of the contents of the vehicle.

(d) Removal from Pennsylvania Turnpike System.--Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, any vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike System presumed to be abandoned as defined in section 102 (relating to definitions) shall immediately be removed by or at the direction of the Pennsylvania State Police to the contract garage providing service for that area. In all cases, the Pennsylvania State Police shall remove or direct the removal of any such vehicle within 24 hours of the time of the vehicle's presumption of abandonment. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 150 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3754 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3754
Accident prevention investigations.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department, in association with the Pennsylvania State Police, may conduct in-depth accident investigations and safety studies of the human, vehicle and environmental aspects of traffic accidents for the purpose of determining the causes of traffic accidents and the improvements which may help prevent similar types of accidents or increase the overall safety of roadways and bridges.

(b) Confidentiality of reports.--In-depth accident investigations and safety studies and information, records and reports used in their preparation shall not be discoverable nor admissible as evidence in any legal action or other proceeding, nor shall officers or employees or the agencies charged with the development, procurement or custody of in-depth accident investigations and safety study records and reports be required to give depositions or evidence pertaining to anything contained in such in-depth accident investigations or safety study records or reports in any legal action or other proceeding. (Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days)