75 Pa.C.S. § 1516 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1516
Department records.
Status: in_force

(a) Applications, suspensions and revocations.--The department shall file every application for a license received by it and shall maintain suitable records containing:

(1) All applications denied and the reasons for denial.

(2) All applications granted.

(3) The name of every licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by the department and the reasons for such action.

(b) Accidents and convictions.--The department shall file all accident reports and abstracts of court records of convictions received by it under the laws of this Commonwealth and maintain actual or facsimile records or make suitable notations in order that the records of each licensee showing convictions of the licensee, any departmental action initiated against the licensee regarding a reportable accident in which the licensee was involved, and the traffic accidents shall be available for official use. Unless the licensee was a commercial driver at the time of the violation, the department shall maintain records or make notations only for convictions that are relevant to the licensee's operating privilege. Where the licensee was a commercial driver at the time of the violation, the department shall maintain records or make notations for all convictions of any violation, in any motor vehicle, of a State or local traffic control law, except a parking violation, and also for any other convictions that are relevant to the licensee's operating privilege. Court abstracts and certifications of conviction and accident reports submitted to the department under the laws of this Commonwealth shall be considered as records of the department, and the department may store such documents in accordance with the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 6109 (relating to photographic copies of business and public records) and may enter into evidence copies of such documents in accordance with the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 6103 (relating to proof of official records). Such copies shall be admissible into evidence to support the department's case

in an appeal of a department action taken under Chapter 13 (relating to registration of vehicles), 15 (relating to licensing of drivers), 16 (relating to commercial drivers) or 17 (relating to financial responsibility) of this title, and the certification shall constitute prima facie proof of the facts and information contained in the court abstract or certification of conviction or accident report. These records shall also be made available to the courts for sentencing purposes.

(c) Dismissal of charges for violations.--If a charge for violation of any of the provisions of this title against any person is dismissed where there have been no prior convictions by any court of competent jurisdiction, no record of the charge and dismissal shall be included in the driving record of the person. If the person has been previously convicted of the charge and suspension was imposed by the department, which suspension was either partially or fully served, the department may keep a record of the offense for the purpose of showing the suspension was imposed against the person, but the offense shall not be used for the purpose of calculating the requisite number of offenses under section 1542 (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license). In addition, the department may keep records of charges that have been filed with the courts in order to determine a person's eligibility for a probationary license under the provisions of section 1554(b)(3) (relating to probationary license). All records maintained pursuant to this subsection shall be maintained for administrative and law enforcement use only and shall not be released for any other purpose, except where the person was a commercial driver at the time of the violation and the charge was dismissed as part of the person's acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.

(d) Updating driving record.--Drivers wishing to have their record reviewed by the department may make such a request in order that the record be brought up to date. In updating records, the department shall include recalculation of suspension or revocation segments and the assignment and crediting of any suspension or revocation time previously assigned or credited toward a suspension or revocation which resulted from a conviction which has been vacated, overturned, dismissed or withdrawn. Any fully or partially served suspension or revocation time may only be reassigned or credited toward a suspension or revocation segment processed on the driver's record as of the actual commencement date of the fully or partially served suspension or revocation time. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; July 5, 2005, P.L.100, No.37) 2005 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsecs. (b) and (c). 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. 2003 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsecs. (c) and (d). Cross References. Section 1516 is referred to in sections 1607, 1611 of this title; section 302 of Title 74 (Transportation).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7303.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7303.1
Duty of police and salvors.
Status: in_force

(a) Duty of police and authorized personnel.--Police officers or personnel designated by ordinance of a municipality shall process all vehicles presumed to be abandoned. They shall complete an abandoned vehicle information report on a form prescribed by the department on each vehicle declared abandoned. The report shall include the make, model, vehicle identification number, registration plate number, name and address of the owner or person who abandoned the vehicle, if known, and any other information the department may require. The report shall also indicate the vehicle's status as a vehicle with value, a salvage vehicle or a nonrepairable vehicle. The report shall include the name, signature and badge number of the police officer and the name of the respective police department. The report shall serve as an authorized written request for a licensed salvor to remove, possess and further process the abandoned vehicle.

(b) Duty of salvors.--Upon receipt of the written abandoned vehicle information report from any authorized person described in subsection (a), a salvor shall take possession of and remove to the storage facility of the salvor any abandoned vehicle located within 30 miles of the place of business of the salvor. The salvor shall also indicate on the abandoned vehicle information report the vehicle's status as a vehicle with value, a salvage vehicle or a nonrepairable vehicle. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 152 added section 7303.1. Cross References. Section 7303.1 is referred to in section 7304 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6106 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6106
Designation of emergency vehicles by Pennsylvania State Police.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The Pennsylvania State Police may designate any vehicle or group of vehicles as emergency vehicles upon a finding that the designation is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions.

(a.1) Exception.--Vehicles designated as emergency vehicles under this section shall not display or be equipped with a combination of red and blue lights.

(b) Manner and carrying of designation.--The designation shall be in writing and the written designation shall be carried in the vehicle at all times. (June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 6106 is referred to in sections 102, 4572 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7711.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7711.1
Registration of snowmobile or ATV.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection (f), it is unlawful for a person to operate or for an owner to permit another person to operate a snowmobile or an ATV unless:

(1) There is carried on the snowmobile or ATV a valid registration certificate issued therefor pursuant to subsection (b).

(2) There is displayed on the snowmobile a registration decal, or on the ATV a registration plate, issued therefor pursuant to subsection (b).

(3) The display of the registration decal or plate is in the manner prescribed by the department.

(4) There is displayed on the snowmobile or ATV a valid expiration sticker issued therefor pursuant to subsection

(b).

(5) The display of the expiration sticker is in the manner prescribed by the department.

(b) Issuance.--Upon receipt of an application therefor 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 the owner of a snowmobile or ATV:

(1) A biennial registration certificate containing the registration number for the snowmobile or ATV and the expiration date of the registration.

(2) A registration decal displaying the registration number for a snowmobile or a registration plate displaying the registration number for an ATV.

(3) A biennial expiration sticker displaying the expiration date of the registration.

(c) Temporary registration.--Temporary registration for a period not to exceed 45 days may be issued by a dealer as prescribed by the department. Proof of temporary registration shall be carried and displayed as prescribed by the department.

(d) Expiration of registration.--

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a registration certificate and an expiration sticker shall expire effective the day after the expiration date appearing on the registration certificate and expiration sticker.

(2) Upon transfer of ownership of a snowmobile or ATV during a registration period, the registration certificate and expiration sticker shall expire. The transferor shall, within 15 days from the date of transfer, return to the department the registration certificate with the date of transfer and the name and address of the new owner endorsed on the back. If the transferor applies for registration of a different snowmobile or ATV and pays the required transfer fee, the transferor may be issued in the name of the transferor a registration certificate and expiration sticker for that snowmobile or ATV for the remainder of the registration period without payment of a registration fee. The registration decal or plate shall not be removed from a snowmobile or ATV upon transfer to the new owner and is invalid until the new owner is issued a registration certificate or limited registration certificate for the snowmobile or ATV.

(3) An expired general registration certificate and an expired expiration sticker are invalid.

(e) Suspension or revocation.--If a person violates this chapter or is convicted of any offense under this chapter, the department may suspend or revoke a registration certificate and an expiration sticker. A suspended or revoked registration certificate or expiration sticker is invalid.

(f) Exemptions from registration.--Subsection (a) does not apply if:

(1) The snowmobile or ATV is owned by or in the possession of a dealer who has been issued a dealer registration certificate, dealer registration plates and dealer plate registration cards under section 7711 (relating to registration of dealers), the dealer is in compliance with section 7711 and the snowmobile or ATV is used in accordance with section 7711.

(2) The snowmobile or ATV is owned and used by the United States or another state or a political subdivision thereof, in which case the snowmobile or ATV shall display the name of the owner in a manner prescribed by the department.

(3) The snowmobile or ATV is operated on land owned or leased by the owner or operator of the snowmobile or ATV and it is not operated elsewhere within this Commonwealth.

(4) The owner of the snowmobile or ATV is not a resident of this Commonwealth and the operator presents proof that the snowmobile or ATV has been properly registered in another jurisdiction that exempts from its registration requirements persons who have obtained proper registration under this chapter.

(5) The snowmobile is a vintage snowmobile. (June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1000, No.113, eff. 120 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 113 added subsec. (f)(5). 2001 Amendment. Act 68 added section 7711.1. Cross References. Section 7711.1 is referred to in sections 7711.2, 7715.2, 7752 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1167 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1167
Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person who violates the provisions of this subchapter commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 for each violation.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3712 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3712
Abandonment of vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) Abandonment on highway.--No person shall abandon a vehicle upon any highway.

(b) Abandonment on public or private property.--No person shall abandon a vehicle upon any public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property.

(c) Stripping abandoned vehicle.--(Deleted by amendment).

(d) Penalties.--

(1) Any person violating subsection (a) or (b):

(i) For a first offense, commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 plus all costs of disposing of the vehicle under the provisions of Chapter 73 (relating to abandoned vehicles and cargos).

(ii) For a second offense, commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000 plus all costs of disposing of the vehicle under the provisions of Chapter 73.

(iii) For a third or subsequent offense, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay all costs of disposing of the vehicle under the provisions of Chapter 73.

(2) In a case involving a violation of this section, the municipality in which the vehicle is located may file the complaint with the appropriate issuing authority. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 3712 is referred to in section 7305 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1920.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1920.1
Recreational trailers and recreational cargo trailers.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The annual fee for registration of a recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer shall be determined by its registered gross weight according to the following table: Registered Gross Fee Weight in Pounds $12 8,000 or less

8,001 - 13,000

13,001 or more

(b) Optional five-year registration.--A recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer with a registered gross weight of 13,000 pounds or less may be registered for a period of five years upon payment by the registrant of the applicable fee for such period.

(c) Optional permanent registration.--The following apply:

(1) A recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer with a registered gross weight of 13,001 or more pounds may be registered for a one-time fee of $425 in lieu of the annual fee at the option of the registrant.

(2) A permanent registration of a recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer under this section may be transferred to another recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer one time upon payment of the fee under section 1927 (relating to transfer of registration). (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.881, No.138, eff. one year) 2018 Amendment. Act 138 added section 1920.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3710 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3710
Stopping at intersection or crossing to prevent obstruction.
Status: in_force

No driver shall enter an intersection or a crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection, crosswalk or railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle operated without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians

or railroad trains notwithstanding any traffic-control signal indication to proceed. Cross References. Section 3710 is referred to in section 3327 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2008 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 20 / Section 2008
Hearing procedures.
Status: in_force

All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Title 2 (relating to administrative law and procedure).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1364.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1364.1
Special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A special registration plate shall, upon application, be issued to an individual who is a member of the armed forces of the United States, including a member of a

reserve component or the National Guard, under the following conditions:

(1) A fee of $20 has been paid in addition to the registration fee.

(2) Documentation required by the department has been provided.

(3) The vehicle belongs to the applicant.

(4) The plate issued appropriately designates the branch of service and includes the service emblem of which the applicant is a member.

(b) Eligibility.--A plate issued under subsection (a) shall be for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the following branches of the armed forces of the United States:

(1) Army.

(2) Navy.

(3) Air Force.

(4) Marine Corps.

(5) Coast Guard.

(c) Limitation.--A plate issued under this section may only be used on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.881, No.108, eff. 120 days) 2016 Amendment. Act 108 added section 1364.1. Cross References. Section 1364.1 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3816 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 38 / Section 3816
Requirements for driving under influence offenders.
Status: in_force

(a) Evaluation using Court Reporting Network.--In addition to any other requirements of the court, every person convicted of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and every person offered Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition as a result of a charge of a violation of section 3802 shall, prior to sentencing or receiving Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition or other preliminary disposition, be evaluated using Court Reporting Network instruments issued by the department and any other additional evaluation techniques deemed appropriate by the court to determine the extent of the person's involvement with alcohol or controlled substances and to assist the court in determining what sentencing, probation or conditions of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition would benefit the person or the public.

(b) Court-ordered intervention or treatment.--A record shall be submitted to the department as to whether the court did or did not order a defendant to attend drug and alcohol treatment pursuant to the requirements of sections 3804 (relating to penalties), 3814 (relating to drug and alcohol assessments) and 3815 (relating to mandatory sentencing). If the court orders treatment, a report shall be forwarded to the department as to whether the defendant successfully completed the program. If a defendant fails to successfully complete a program of treatment as ordered by the court, the suspension shall remain in effect until the department is notified by the court that the defendant has successfully completed treatment and the defendant is otherwise eligible for restoration of his operating privilege. In order to implement the recordkeeping requirements of this section, the department and the court shall work together to exchange pertinent information about a defendant's case, including attendance and completion of treatment or failure to complete treatment. Cross References. Section 3816 is referred to in sections 1541, 3807, 3814 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3514 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3514
Operation of pedalcycles with electric assist.
Status: in_force

No person under 16 years of age shall operate a pedalcycle with electric assist. (Oct. 22, 2014, P.L.2543, No.154, eff. 60 days) 2014 Amendment. Act 154 added section 3514.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4976.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4976.1
Permit for movement of live domestic animals.
Status: in_force

(a) Authorization.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on highways of live domestic animals which exceeds the maximum gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). The weight of any combination permitted under this section shall not exceed 95,000 pounds gross weight, and the weight on any nonsteering axle shall not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.

(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "domestic animal" shall have the meaning given to it in 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 (relating to domestic animals). (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 4976.1. Cross References. Section 4976.1 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3545 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3545
Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
Status: in_force

No person shall:

(1) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.

(2) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.

(3) Stand on or in proximity to a highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway. Cross References. Section 3545 is referred to in section 7714 of Title 35 (Health and Safety).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4942 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4942
Registered gross weight.
Status: in_force

(a) Single vehicle limits.--No vehicle registered as a truck, a combination or a trailer shall be operated with a gross weight in excess of its registered gross weight.

(b) Truck towing trailer.--No vehicle registered as a truck shall be operated with a gross weight, exclusive of any trailer being towed, in excess of its registered gross weight as a truck.

(c) Combination.--No combination containing a trailer having a gross weight or registered gross weight in excess of 10,000 pounds shall be operated with a gross weight in excess of the registered gross weight of the truck or truck tractor for a combination. This subsection shall not apply to a combination of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle towing a recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer, registered as such, as long as the combination weight does not exceed the sum of the manufacturer's rated axle capacities or the gross combination weight rating, whichever is less. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.881, No.138, eff. 180 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 138 amended subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 4942 is referred to in section 4945 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1340.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1340.1
Street rod plate.
Status: in_force

Upon submission by a vehicle owner of information satisfactory to the department that a motor vehicle is a street rod, accompanied by the appropriate fee, the department shall issue special plates for the vehicle which shall have the same force and effect as regular registration plates. The applicant shall comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to registration including the payment of any additional fees. (July 10, 1981, P.L.250, No.82, eff. imd.) 1981 Amendment. Act 82 added section 1340.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1799.5 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1799.5
Conduct of market study.
Status: in_force

(a) Duty of Insurance Department.--The Insurance Department may authorize a market conduct study of private passenger automobile insurers.

(b) Purposes of study.--The purposes of the study shall be to:

(1) Determine extent of insurer competition.

(2) Determine the number of uninsured motorists.

(3) Determine extent of insurer profits and losses.

(4) Determine that rates and premiums charged to residents are lawfully applied.

(5) Determine if the various policies for automobile insurance written in this Commonwealth are available equally to each resident.

(6) Determine the validity of existing rating territories and if rate differentials between or among rating territories is justified by the losses. (Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. 60 days) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 added section 1799.5. Cross References. Section 1799.5 is referred to in section 1799.6 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9601 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9601
Short title of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Motor Carriers Road Tax Act.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7305 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7305
Notice to owner and lienholders of abandoned vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The department upon receipt of an abandoned vehicle information report shall notify by certified mail, return receipt requested, the last known registered owner of the vehicle and all lienholders of record that the vehicle is being held as abandoned.

(b) Contents of notice.--The notice shall:

(1) Describe the make, model, title number, vehicle identification number and registration plate number of the abandoned vehicle, if known.

(1.1) State the location of the police department that processed the vehicle.

(2) State the location where the vehicle is being held.

(3) Inform the owner and any lienholders of their right to reclaim the vehicle and its contents within 30 days after the date the notice was mailed at the place where the vehicle

is being held by the salvor, upon payment of all towing, storage charges, the fee authorized in section 7306 (relating to payment of costs upon reclaiming vehicle) and penalties under section 3712(d)(1) (relating to abandonment and stripping of vehicles).

(4) State that the failure of the owner or lienholder to reclaim the vehicle and its contents is deemed consent by the owner to the destruction, sale or other disposition of the abandoned vehicle and its contents and of all lienholders to dissolution of their liens.

(5) Inform the owner and any lienholders of their right, within 30 days of the mailing date of the notice, to request from the appropriate police department a copy of the abandoned vehicle information report and of their right to a hearing conforming to the requirements of 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 5 Subch. B (relating to practice and procedure of local agencies). The hearing shall be before a civilian officer or employee of the municipality in which the vehicle was reported as abandoned. If as a result of the hearing it is determined that the vehicle was not abandoned, the owner or lienholder may retrieve the vehicle within 48 hours without payment of any of the fees and penalties under paragraph

(3).

(c) Notice by publication.--If the identity of the last registered owner and of all lienholders cannot be determined with reasonable certainty, the contents of the notice set forth in subsection (b) shall be published one time in one newspaper of general circulation in the area where the vehicle was abandoned. The notice may contain multiple listings of abandoned vehicles. Notice by publication locally shall be the responsibility of the salvor. The notice shall have the same effect as notice sent by certified mail. (Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 7305 is referred to in section 7304.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6504 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6504
Inability to pay fine and costs.
Status: in_force

(a) Order for installment payments.--(Deleted by amendment).

(b) Imprisonment for nonpayment.--(Deleted by amendment).

(c) Default.--If a person defaults in the payment of court costs, restitution or fines after imposition of a sentence for a violation of this title, the issuing authority or court shall proceed under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9730 (relating to payment of court costs, restitution and fines). (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days; Apr. 11, 1990, P.L.117, No.29, eff. 60 days; Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1143, No.138, eff. 18 months) 2024 Amendment. See section 6(2) of Act 138 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9018 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 90 / Section 9018
Violations.
Status: in_force

(a) Failure to report and pay; examinations; unlawful acts.--

(1) A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if the person does any of the following:

(i) Fails, neglects or refuses to make the report and pay the tax, penalties and interest imposed by this chapter.

(ii) Refuses to permit the department or any agent appointed by it in writing to examine books, records, papers, storage tanks or other equipment pertaining to the use or sale and delivery of liquid fuels within this Commonwealth.

(iii) Makes any incomplete, false or fraudulent report or claim.

(iv) Attempts to do anything to avoid a full disclosure of the amount of liquid fuels used or sold and delivered or to avoid the payment of the tax, penalties and interest due.

(2) Any partner or member of an association and any officer of a corporation whose duty it was to make the report required by this chapter shall be subject to imprisonment under paragraph (1) for failing to make the report required and attend to the payment of the tax imposed by this chapter.

(3) The fine under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any penalty imposed by any other section or subsection of this chapter.

(4) Upon conviction under paragraph (1), all of the convicted distributor's permits shall be revoked.

(b) Unlawful acts.--A person may not do any of the following:

(1) Knowingly display or knowingly possess a fictitious, suspended, canceled, revoked or altered permit.

(2) Knowingly permit the use of a permit by a person not entitled to the permit.

(3) Display or represent as one's own any permit not issued to the person displaying it.

(4) Use a false or fictitious name or give a false or fictitious address in any application or form required under this chapter.

(5) Commit a fraud in any application, record or report.

(c) Penalty.--A person who violates any of the provisions of this section commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. The fine shall be in addition to any penalty imposed by any other section or subsection of this chapter. Upon conviction, all of the convicted person's permits shall be revoked. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (a)(1)(iii).
75 Pa.C.S. § 9621 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9621
Regulations.
Status: in_force

The department shall from time to time promulgate such regulations as may be necessary for the effective enforcement of this chapter.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3806 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 38 / Section 3806
Prior offenses.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), the term "prior offense" as used in this chapter shall mean any conviction for which judgment of sentence has been imposed, adjudication of delinquency or other form of preliminary disposition before the sentencing on the present violation for any of the following:

(1) an offense under section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance);

(2) an offense under former section 3731;

(3) an offense substantially similar to an offense under paragraph (1) or (2) in another jurisdiction; or

(4) any combination of the offenses set forth in paragraph (1), (2) or (3).

(b) Timing.--

(1) For purposes of sections 1553(d.2) (relating to occupational limited license), 1556 (relating to ignition interlock limited license), 3803 (relating to grading), 3804

(relating to penalties) and 3805 (relating to ignition interlock), the prior offense must have occurred:

(i) within 10 years prior to the date of the offense for which the defendant is being sentenced; or

(ii) on or after the date of the offense for which the defendant is being sentenced.

(2) The court shall calculate the number of prior offenses, if any, at the time of sentencing.

(3) If the defendant is sentenced for two or more offenses in the same day, the offenses shall be considered prior offenses within the meaning of this subsection.

(4) When the completion date of the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program or a pretrial diversion program substantially similar to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in another jurisdiction for an offense under section 3802 or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction is more than 10 years prior to the date of the offense for which the defendant is being sentenced, a prior conviction for violating section 3802(h)(1) shall be treated as a prior offense for the underlying violation of section 3802. (Nov. 29, 2004, P.L.1369, No.177, eff. imd.; Oct. 27, 2014, P.L.2905, No.189, eff. 60 days; May 25, 2016, P.L.236, No.33, eff. imd.; Dec. 22, 2025, P.L.363, No.58, eff. imd.) 2025 Amendment. Act 58 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b)(4). See section 8 of Act 58 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to findings and declarations. 2025 Unconstitutionality. Section 3806 was declared unconstitutional on May 30, 2025, by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Commonwealth v. Shifflett, 335 A.3d 1158 (2025). 2020 Unconstitutionality. Section 3806(a) intro. par. was declared unconstitutional in part on May 20, 2020, by the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in Commonwealth v. Chichkin, 232 A.3d 959 (2020). 2014 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 189 provided that the amendment of subsec. (b) shall apply to persons sentenced on or after the effective date of section 2. Cross References. Section 3806 is referred to in sections 1556, 3805 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4721 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4721
Appointment of official inspection stations.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of establishing a system of official inspection stations, the department shall issue certificates of appointment to privately owned facilities within this Commonwealth that comply with the requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted by the department. The department shall issue instructions and all necessary forms to such facilities. Official inspection stations are authorized to inspect vehicles and mass transit vehicles and issue official certificates of inspection. (June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1573 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1573
Displaying a foreign license during suspension or revocation.
Status: in_force

(a) Offense defined.--It is unlawful for any resident or nonresident whose operating privilege to drive a motor vehicle in this Commonwealth has been recalled, canceled, suspended, revoked or disqualified as provided in this title to display a license or permit issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise during the suspension or after the recall, cancellation, revocation or disqualification until the individual's operating privilege has been restored by the department.

(b) Display of regular license.--

(1) A resident of this Commonwealth who holds a commercial driver's license issued by this Commonwealth under
75 Pa.C.S. § 1369.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1369.3
Special plates for veterans of an ally foreign country.
Status: in_force

Upon application of a person who was a citizen of a foreign country that allied with the United States in a military conflict and served in a military branch of that foreign country during the military conflict, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of a military branch of a foreign country that allied with the United States in a military conflict. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 91 added section 1369.3. Cross References. Section 1369.3 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1151 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1151
Electronic media system for vehicle titles (Expired).
Status: reserved

2007 Expiration. Section 1151 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 113 of 2006.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9901 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 99 / Section 9901
Corporate tax treatment of certain corporations (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1999 Repeal. Section 9901 was repealed May 12, 1999, P.L.26, No.4, effective immediately. APPENDIX TO TITLE 75 VEHICLES ------- Supplementary Provisions of Amendatory Statutes ------- 1976, JUNE 17, P.L.162, NO.81 § 2. Transition provisions.

(a) Suspensions.--All suspensions ordered by the Secretary of Transportation under former section 618(b)(2) of the act of April 29, 1959 (P.L.58, No.32), known as "The Vehicle Code," are rescinded as of the effective date of the point system as set forth in section 8 of this act and the secretary shall not order any further suspensions under former section 618(b)(2) for violations committed prior to such effective date.

(b) Points.--All points assigned to the records of licensed persons under former section 619.1 of "The Vehicle Code" shall be deleted from the records of the licensees and thereafter may not be used as a basis for suspension of operating privileges and no points shall be added to the records of any licensees on account of any violations committed prior to the effective date of the point system as set forth in section 8 of this act.

(c) Return of suspended licenses.--The department shall return the licenses of all drivers who are serving suspensions under former sections 618(b)(2) or 619.1 of "The Vehicle Code." Such drivers shall not drive until they have received their licenses.

(d) Purge of records.--

(1) All suspensions and convictions under former sections 618(b)(2) and 619.1 of "The Vehicle Code" which occurred prior to July 1, 1973, shall be purged from the records of licensees on June 30, 1976.

(2) All other suspensions and convictions under former sections 618(b)(2) and 619.1 of "The Vehicle Code" shall be purged from the records of licensees on June 30, 1979.

(3) No suspensions and convictions under former sections 618(b)(2) and 619.1 of "The Vehicle Code" shall constitute prior suspensions for the purpose of determining the length of suspensions under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1539 (relating to suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points).

(e) Implementing regulations.--Immediately upon the final enactment of this act, the Department of Transportation shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points) through 1539 (relating to suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points) by assigning points as prescribed in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1535(a) for similar violations occurring prior to the effective date of this act under the act of April 29, 1959 (P.L.58, No.32), known as "The Vehicle Code." The regulations may be promulgated without compliance with statutory requirements relating to notice of proposed rule making and public hearings, may be made effective immediately upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and may be made retroactive to the date of final enactment of this act.

(f) Staggered registration renewal system.--The system of staggered registration renewal provided for in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1307 (relating to period of registration) as added by this act shall be implemented no later than July 1, 1978, in coordination with the expiration of registration periods for various types of vehicles under existing law.

(g) Colored photo on driver's license.--The requirement for a color photograph on a driver's license provided for in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1510 (relating to issuance and content of driver's license) as added by this act shall be implemented no later than July 1, 1978.

(h) Exemption of existing drivers from examination.--At the time of the first renewal following the effective date of this act, a driver holding a valid driver's license issued by the department may have the renewed driver's license endorsed with one or more classes of vehicles based on experience in driving the classes of vehicles without undergoing an examination. § 3. Fines and penalties under Vehicle Code of 1959 (Expired). 1977 Expiration. Section 3 expired July 1, 1977. See Act 81 of 1976. § 4. Saving provision. The provisions of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as added by this act shall not affect any act done, liability incurred, or right accrued or vested, or affect any suit or prosecution pending or to be instituted to enforce any right or penalty, or punish any offense, under the authority of any statute repealed by this act. § 5. Severability. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. § 6. Applicability of Statutory Construction Act. The provisions of 1 Pa.C.S. §§ 1952 (relating to effect of separate amendments on code provisions enacted by same General Assembly) and 1974 (relating to effect of separate repeals on code provisions by same General Assembly) shall not be applicable to any provisions of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as added by this act or any act repealed by this act. § 8. Effective date.

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, this act shall take effect July 1, 1977.

(b) Point system.--Sections 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points) through 1539 (relating to suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points) and sections 1541 (relating to period of revocation or suspension of operating privilege) through 1545 (relating to restoration of operating privilege) of Title 75 as added by this act shall take effect immediately.

(c) Removal of vehicles.--Section 3352 of Title 75 (relating to removal of vehicle by or at direction of police) as added by this act shall take effect immediately.

(d) Tire studs.--Section 4525(c) of Title 75 (relating to tire studs) as added by this act shall take effect May 1, 1978.

(e) Sale, publication and disclosure of records.--Section 6114 of Title 75 (relating to limitation on sale, publication and disclosure of records) as added by this act shall take effect immediately.

(f) Fines and penalties under Vehicle Code of 1959.--Section 3 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1976, or immediately, whichever is later.

(g) Miscellaneous provisions.--

(1) Sections 1504(d)(6) (relating to number and description of classes) insofar as a Class 6 license is required for the operation of motorized pedalcycles, 3525(b) (relating to protective equipment for motorcycle riders) insofar as pedalcycle operators are required to wear eye protection devices and 4571(b)(2) (relating to police and fire vehicles), Chapters 13 (relating to registration of vehicles), 41 (relating to equipment standards), 43 (relating to lighting equipment) and 45 (relating to other required equipment) insofar as said chapters relate to special mobile equipment and any trailer to be used exclusively for construction operation and any incidentally operated on the highway as determined by the department, shall take effect on January 1, 1980.

(2) Section 1307(a) (relating to staggered renewal system to be established) and section 1510 (relating to issuance and content of driver's license) insofar as a color photograph is required on a driver's license, shall take effect January 1, 1980.

(3) The enforcement of Chapter 47 (relating to inspection of vehicles) insofar as the inspection of motorized pedalcycles and trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less is required is suspended until such time as the General Assembly by law revises said provisions and repeals the suspension herein imposed. (Apr. 6, 1979, P.L.2, No.2, eff. imd.; July 5, 1979, P.L.83, No.33, eff. imd.) 1979 Amendments. Act 2 added subsec. (g), retroactive to July 1, 1977, and Act 33 amended subsec. (g)(1), retroactive to July 1, 1977. 1982, MAY 26, P.L.435, NO.129 § 10. Implementation of annual inspection program.

(a) Time limit for initial inspection.--All vehicles subject to annual inspection pursuant to section 4702 (relating to requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles) shall be inspected at least once in the 12 months immediately following the first day of the month following enactment.

(b) Varied inspection interval.--During the initial phase-in of the annual inspection program all vehicles shall be subject to a varied inspection interval not to exceed 15 months. Explanatory Note. Act 129 amended or added sections 1306, 1307, 1309, 1373, 1958, 4702, 4702.1, 4703, 4726, 4727 and 4729 of Title 75. § 11. Promulgation of regulations on inspections.

(a) General rule.--The Department of Transportation shall promulgate regulations which will initiate the implementation of this act no later than one year after enactment.

(b) Status of existing regulations.--The regulations of the department currently in effect relating to inspections shall continue to be effective until such time as new regulations are adopted to supersede such regulations. § 12. Automobile emission program. Nothing in this amendatory act shall be construed as requiring an automobile emission program. 1983, MAY 4, P.L.4, NO.3 § 2. When vehicle emission inspection program not required. Whenever any geographical area where periodic inspection of emissions or emission systems of motor vehicles is required under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4706 (relating to prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program) comes into compliance with the State implementation plan under the Federal Clean Air Act, the implementation of a vehicle emission inspection program shall not be required in that geographical area, nor shall any vehicle emission inspection program as authorized under section 4706 be established or administered in any county of the fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth class or any other area for which such program is not required under the State implementation plan or revisions thereto approved by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Clean Air Act. Explanatory Note. Act 3 added sections 4706 and 4707 of Title 75. § 3. Creation and maintenance of monitoring program. The Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Environmental Resources shall create and maintain a program for the purpose of monitoring and assessing, on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth, the implementation of the vehicle emission program as called for by 42 U.S.C. § 1857 et seq. and any amendments thereto and any regulations, guidelines and court orders promulgated under the authority of this Federal act, for the purpose of determining the adequacy, effectiveness and relative accuracy of existing or proposed technologies and methodologies intended to measure or analyze air quality for the purpose of determining levels of attainment or nonattainment with the Federal law, and when appropriate, shall seek relief in part or in whole from the requirement to continue to implement vehicle emissions inspection. The Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Environmental Resources will report to the General Assembly on this matter at least once a year by December 15 of each year. § 4. Performance bond exemption for small highway construction contracts. No bond shall be required pursuant to the act of December 20, 1967 (P.L.869, No.385), known as the Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967, or any other law for contracts in an amount of $25,000 or less between a prime contractor and the Department of Transportation for construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or maintenance of highways. § 5. Severability.

If any provision of this amendatory act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or disapproved by a court of the United States, such invalidity or disapproval shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid or disapproved provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. § 6. Repeals. * * *

(b) Rescission of existing regulations.--Any regulations issued by the department heretofore relating to motor vehicle emission inspections which are inconsistent with the provisions of this act or any order of a court of the United States are hereby rescinded to the extent of the inconsistency. § 7. Effective date. This act shall take effect immediately except that the provisions of 75 Pa.C.S. § 4706(c) (relating to certificate of emission inspection) shall take effect upon the certification of the Secretary of Transportation that the provisions of section 4706(c) have been approved or have not been disapproved by the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States or the courts of the United States, and except that the provisions of 75 Pa.C.S. § 4706(d) (relating to charge for inspection) shall take effect upon the certification of the Secretary of Transportation that the provisions of section 4706(d) have been approved or have not been disapproved by the courts of the United States. 1983, JULY 7, P.L.32, NO.19 § 7. Expiration of amendments authorizing two trailers and long combinations. The provisions of sections 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 insofar as it relates to section 4923 of this amendatory act shall be effective only as long as Federal law or the Federal Highway Administration shall require this Commonwealth to allow combinations consisting of a truck tractor and two trailers and combinations in excess of 60 feet in length to be driven on its highways. Notice of a change in the Federal mandate shall be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin by the Secretary of Transportation and the provisions of this act shall be void 30 days thereafter. Explanatory Note. Sections 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6, insofar as section 6 relates to section 4923, of Act 19 added or amended sections 102, 4904, 4908, 4921 and 4923 of Title 75. § 8. Performance bond exemption for small highway construction contracts. No bond shall be required pursuant to the act of December 20, 1967 (P.L.869, No.385), known as the Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967, or any other law for contracts in an amount of $25,000 or less between a prime contractor and the Department of Transportation for construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or maintenance of highways. 1983, NOVEMBER 1, P.L.195, NO.53

Preamble Recognizing that child passenger restraint systems decrease injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, it is the intent of the General Assembly that use of child passenger restraint systems by Commonwealth motorists be encouraged. Explanatory Note. Act 53 added Subchapter E of Chapter 45 of Title 75. 1984, FEBRUARY 12, P.L.26, NO.11 § 6. References to Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act. A reference in a statute to the act of July 19, 1974 (P.L.489, No.176), known as the Pennsylvania No-fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act, shall be deemed a reference to 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 17 (relating to financial responsibility). Explanatory Note. Act 11 amended sections 102, 1117(a), 1305(a), 1306, 1309 and 1373, repealed and added Chapter 17 and amended sections 3744(a), 3745 and 6308(a) of Title 75. § 7. Severability.

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the provisions of this act are severable. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.

(b) Nonseverability.--The provisions of 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 17, Subch. F (relating to Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund) are nonseverable. If any provision of that subchapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remaining provisions or applications of that subchapter are void. § 9. Applicability. This act applies to insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this act. 1984, FEBRUARY 12, P.L.53, NO.12 § 8. Competitive ratemaking required (Expired). 1985 Expiration. Section 8 expired October 1, 1985. See Act 12 of 1984. Explanatory Note. Act 12 amended or added sections 102, 1547, 1702, 1711, 1712, 1713, 1715, 1717, 1718, 1719, 1720, 1721, 1722, 1723, 1731, 1752, 1753, 1754, 1755, 1756, 1757, 1761, 1762, 1763, 1764, 1765, 1766, 1774, 1782, 1784, 1785, 1787, 1791, 1792, 1794, 1795, 1796, 1797, 1798, 2105, 3731, 3755 and 9910 of Title 75. § 9. Savings provision. Notwithstanding the repeal of the act of July 19, 1974 (P.L.489, No.176), known as the Pennsylvania No-fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act, the requirement to fund the payment of assigned claims under section 108 of that act remains unaffected.

§ 11. Applicability. This act applies to insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this act. 1984, JUNE 30, P.L.473, NO.99 § 5. Status of existing rules and regulations. All rules and regulations promulgated by the Hazardous Substance Transportation Board heretofore shall remain in full force and effect until amended or repealed by the Secretary of Transportation. Explanatory Note. Act 99 amended or added sections 102, 3731, 4522 and 6113 and Chapter 83 of Title 75. 1987, JULY 13, P.L.303, NO.56 § 4. Display of identification markers. Motor carrier vehicles registered in this Commonwealth are required to display the identification marker as provided by 75 Pa.C.S. § 2102 (relating to identification markers required), but this requirement shall not be enforced until 90 days after the effective date of this act. Explanatory Note. Act 56 amended sections 1916, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 3703 and 9502, added Chapter 96 and repealed
75 Pa.C.S. § 1538 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1538
School, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding.
Status: in_force

(a) Initial accumulation of six points.--

(1) When any person's record for the first time shows an accumulation of six or more points, the department shall require the person to attend a driver improvement school or undergo a special examination and shall so notify the person in writing. The person may elect to attend a driver improvement school or undergo a special examination but shall not be permitted to both attend the school and undergo a special examination.

(2) Upon satisfactory attendance and completion of the driver improvement school course or upon passing the special examination:

(i) two points shall be removed from the person's record, if the person elected to take the special examination; or

(ii) four points shall be removed from the person's record, if the person elected to attend a driver improvement school and completed the school's requirements.

(3) Failure to attend and satisfactorily complete the requirements of a driver improvement school or pass the special examination shall result in the suspension of such person's operating privilege until:

(i) the person attends and satisfactorily completes the requirements of a driver improvement school; or

(ii) the examination has been satisfactorily completed.

(b) Second and subsequent accumulation of six points.--

(1) When any person's record has been reduced below six points and for the second or subsequent time shows an accumulation of six or more points, the department shall require the person to attend a departmental hearing and a driver improvement school and shall notify the person in writing. In addition, a hearing examiner may recommend one or more of the following:

(i) (Deleted by amendment).

(ii) That the person undergo an examination as provided for in section 1508 (relating to examination of applicant for driver's license).

(iii) That the person's driver's license be suspended for:

(A) a period not exceeding 15 days, if the person's record for a second time shows an accumulation of six or more points; or

(B) a period not exceeding 30 days, if the person's record for a third or subsequent time shows an accumulation of six or more points.

(2) The department may effect or modify the recommendations of the hearing examiner but may not impose any sanction not recommended by the hearing examiner.

(3) Upon completion of the sanction or sanctions imposed by the department, two points shall be removed from the person's record.

(4) Failure to attend the hearing or comply with the requirements of this subsection shall result in the suspension of the person's operating privilege until the requirements of this subsection have been satisfactorily completed.

(c) Subsequent accumulations of six points.--(Deleted by amendment).

(d) Conviction for excessive speeding.--

(1) When any person is convicted of driving 31 miles per hour or more in excess of the speed limit, the department shall require the person to attend a departmental hearing and attend a driver improvement school and shall notify the person in writing. In addition, a hearing examiner may recommend one or more of the following:

(i) (Deleted by amendment).

(ii) That the person undergo an examination as provided for in section 1508.

(iii) That the person have his driver's license suspended for a period not exceeding 15 days.

(2) The department shall effect at least one of the sanctions but may not increase any suspension beyond 15 days.

(3) Failure to attend the hearing or comply with the requirements of this subsection shall result in the suspension of such person's operating privilege until the requirements of this subsection have been satisfactorily completed.

(e) Additional suspension of operating privilege.--

(1) In addition to any other provisions of law relating to the suspension or revocation of operating privileges, a person's operating privileges shall be suspended under any of the following circumstances:

(i) Prior to reaching age 18, the person violates section 3362 (relating to maximum speed limits) by traveling 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit and the violation results in a conviction, guilty plea or plea of no contest before or after the person reaches age 18.

(ii) The person accumulates six or more points under the provisions of section 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points) and the violations resulting in points accumulation were committed before the person reached age 18.

(2) The first suspension under paragraph (1) shall be for a period of 90 days with every subsequent suspension under paragraph (1) to be for a period of 120 days. Suspensions under paragraph (1) shall be imposed consecutively to each other and to any other suspension. A suspension under paragraph (1) shall be considered a subsequent suspension even if it is imposed contemporaneously with a first suspension imposed under paragraph (1). (June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 180 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1783, No.120, eff. 14 months) Cross References. Section 1538 is referred to in sections 1535, 1543, 1549, 1553, 1554 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1754 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1754
Additional coverage.
Status: in_force

An eligible claimant who has no other source of applicable uninsured motorist coverage and is otherwise entitled to recover in an action in tort against a party who has failed to comply with this chapter may recover for losses or damages suffered as a result of the injury up to $15,000 subject to an aggregate limit for all claims arising out of any one motor vehicle accident of $30,000. If a claimant recovers medical benefits under section 1753 (relating to benefits available), the amount of medical benefits recovered or recoverable up to $5,000 shall be set off against any amounts recoverable in this section. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984) Cross References. Section 1754 is referred to in section 1757 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6109 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6109
Specific powers of department and local authorities.
Status: in_force

(a) Enumeration of police powers.--The provisions of this title shall not be deemed to prevent the department on State-designated highways and local authorities on streets or highways within their physical boundaries from the reasonable exercise of their police powers. The following are presumed to be reasonable exercises of police power:

(1) Except as limited by subsections (g) and (h), regulating or prohibiting stopping, standing or parking.

(2) Regulating traffic by means of police officers or official traffic-control devices.

(3) Subject to subsections (j) and (j.1), regulating or prohibiting processions, special activities or assemblages on highways.

(4) Designating particular highways or roadways for use by traffic moving in one direction as authorized in section 3308 (relating to one-way roadways and rotary traffic islands).

(5) Establishing speed limits for vehicles in public parks.

(6) Designating any highway as a through highway or designating any intersection or junction of roadways as a stop or yield intersection or junction.

(7) Prohibiting or restricting the use of highways at particular places or by particular classes of vehicles whenever the highway or portion of the highway may be seriously damaged by the use or the movement of the vehicles would constitute a safety hazard.

(8) Regulating the operation of pedalcycles and requiring their registration and inspection, and the payment of a reasonable registration fee.

(9) Regulating or prohibiting the turning of vehicles or specified types of vehicles as authorized in section 3331 (relating to required position and method of turning).

(10) Altering or establishing speed limits as authorized in Subchapter F of Chapter 33 (relating to speed restrictions).

(11) Enforcement of speed restrictions authorized under
75 Pa.C.S. § 1544 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1544
Additional period of revocation or suspension.
Status: in_force

(a) Additional point accumulation.--When any person's record shows an accumulation of additional points during a period of suspension or revocation, the department shall extend the existing period of suspension or revocation at the rate of five days for each additional point and the person shall be so notified in writing.

(b) Additional suspension.--When any person's record shows an additional suspension of the operating privilege assessed during a period of suspension or revocation, the department shall extend the existing period of suspension or revocation for the appropriate period and the person shall be so notified in writing.

(c) Revocation during suspension.--When any person's record shows an additional conviction calling for revocation of the operating privilege during a period of suspension, the department shall add the appropriate revocation onto the period of suspension and the person shall be so notified in writing.

(d) Revocation during revocation.--When any person's record shows a conviction calling for revocation of the operating privilege during a period of revocation, the department shall extend the existing period of revocation for the appropriate period and the person shall be so notified in writing. Applicability. See section 6(2) of Act 138 of 2024 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability. Cross References. Section 1544 is referred to in sections 1543, 1545, 1557 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1825 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 1825
Use of information (Deleted by amendment).
Status: in_force

1992 Amendment. Section 1825 was deleted by amendment December 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, effective immediately.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7712.4 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712.4
Correction of certificate of title.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--When a certificate of title has been issued in error to a person not entitled to it or contains incorrect information, or information has been omitted from the certificate, the department shall notify in writing the person to whom the certificate has been issued or delivered, and such person shall return the certificate within 48 hours, together with any other information necessary for the adjustment of the department records, and upon receipt of the certificate, the department shall cancel the certificate and issue a corrected certificate.

(b) Change in material information on certificate.--If any material information on the certificate of title is changed or different from the information originally set forth, the owner shall immediately inform the department and apply for a corrected certificate. For the purposes of this subsection, a change of address is not deemed material.

(c) Seizure of certificate on conviction.--Upon summary conviction for violation of this section, the department may delegate authority to a department employee or police officer to seize the certificate of title. (Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 3731 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3731
Driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance (Repealed).
Status: repealed

2003 Repeal. Section 3731 was repealed September 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, effective February 1, 2004. The subject matter is now contained in section 3802 of this title. Section 21(2) of Act 24 provided that the repeal of section 3731 shall not affect offenses committed prior to February 1, 2004, or civil and administrative penalties imposed as a result of those offenses.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1504 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1504
Classes of licenses.
Status: in_force

(a) Proper class of license required.--No person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this Commonwealth unless the person has a valid driver's license for the type or class of vehicle being driven.

(b) Notation of class on license.--The department upon issuing a driver's license shall indicate on the license the type or general class or classes of vehicle or vehicles the licensee may operate in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c).

(c) Qualifications of applicants.--

(1) The department shall establish by regulation the qualifications necessary for the safe operation of the various types, sizes or combinations of vehicles and the manner of examining applicants to determine their qualifications for the type or general class of license applied for.

(2) The qualifications for the safe operation of an autocycle shall be the same as for any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 26,000 pounds

or any combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of either Class A or Class B of this section.

(d) Number and description of classes.--Licenses issued by the department shall be classified in the following manner:

(1) Class A.--A Class A license shall be issued to those persons 18 years of age or older who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.

(i) The holder of a Class A license shall be deemed qualified to operate those vehicles for which a Class B or Class C license is issued.

(ii) Where required under this title, appropriate endorsements must be obtained.

(2) Class B.--A Class B license shall be issued to those persons 18 years of age or older who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more or any such vehicle towing a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 10,000 pounds.

(i) The holder of a Class B license shall be deemed qualified to operate those vehicles for which a Class C license is issued.

(ii) Where required under this title, appropriate endorsements must be obtained.

(3) Class C.--A Class C license shall be issued to those persons 18 years of age or older, except as provided in section 1503 (relating to persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license), who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate any single vehicle, except those vehicles requiring a Class M qualification, with a gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 26,000 pounds or any combination of vehicles, except combination vehicles involving motorcycles, that does not meet the definition of either Class A or Class B of this section.

(i) Where required under this title, appropriate endorsements must be obtained.

(ii) Any firefighter who is the holder of a Class C license and who has a certificate of authorization from his fire chief shall be authorized to operate any fire or emergency vehicle registered to the fire department or municipality, regardless of the other requirements of this section as to the class of license required. No fire chief, fire department, including any volunteer fire company, or municipality shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of the issuance of a certificate authorized under this paragraph unless such act constituted a crime, actual fraud, actual malice or willful misconduct.

(iii) Any member of a rescue or emergency squad who is the holder of a Class C license and who has a certificate of authorization from the head of the rescue or emergency squad shall be authorized to operate any rescue or emergency vehicle equipped with audible and visual signals registered to the rescue or emergency squad or municipality, regardless of the other requirements of this section as to the class of license required. No head of a rescue or emergency squad, the rescue or emergency squad or municipality shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of the issuance of a

certificate of authorization under this paragraph unless such issuance constituted a crime, actual fraud, actual malice or willful misconduct.

(iv) The holder of a Class C license shall also be authorized to drive a motor-driven cycle with an automatic transmission and cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab or an autocycle, but not a motorcycle unless the license is endorsed, as provided in this title.

(4) Class M.--

(i) A Class M license shall be issued to those persons who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate a motorcycle. A Class M license accompanied by an endorsement shall be issued to those persons who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate a motor-driven cycle. If a person is qualified to operate only a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, he shall be issued only a Class M license or a Class M license with an endorsement, as applicable.

(ii) This paragraph shall not apply to an autocycle.

(d.1) Operation of covered farm vehicle.--Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (d) relating to class of license required, any driver who is the holder of a Class A, B or C license under this section shall be authorized to operate a covered farm vehicle.

(e) Removal of class from license.--A person with a license endorsed for a class may, upon request, have the endorsement removed by the department without prejudice.

(f) Penalty.--Except as provided under subsection (d.1), a person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $200, except that, if the person charged furnishes satisfactory proof of having held the proper class of license valid on the last day of the preceding driver's license period and no more than six months have elapsed from the last date for renewal, the fine shall be $25. No person charged with violating subsection (a) shall be convicted if the person produces at the office of the issuing authority within 15 days of the violation:

(1) a valid driver's license for the type or class of vehicle being driven in this Commonwealth at the time of the violation; or

(2) if the driver's license is lost, stolen, destroyed or illegible, evidence that the driver was licensed for the type or class of vehicle being driven at the time of the violation. (Feb. 15, 1980, P.L.12, No.8, eff. imd.; July 8, 1986, P.L.432, No.90, eff. 60 days; May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; May 21, 1992, P.L.246, No.39, eff. imd.; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 180 days; May 25, 2016, P.L.248, No.34, eff. 60 days; June 28, 2019, P.L.212, No.22, eff. 60 days; Nov. 17, 2021, P.L.444, No.90, eff. imd.) 2021 Amendment. Act 90 amended subsec. (f) intro. par. and added subsec. (d.1). 2019 Amendment. Act 22 added subsec. (f). 2016 Amendment. Act 34 amended subsecs. (c) and (d). Cross References. Section 1504 is referred to in sections 1505, 1550, 1606 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1344.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1344.1
Use of farm equipment dealer registration plates.
Status: in_force

A truck or truck tractor bearing farm equipment dealer registration plates shall be used solely in the business of the dealer and operated exclusively by the dealership or its employees only when the vehicle is used:

(1) for delivering farm equipment to a farm for the purpose of sale, demonstration, loaning to customers whose farm equipment is being repaired or loaning to prospective purchasers;

(2) for pickup of new farm equipment from the manufacturer or distributor;

(3) for pickup of used farm equipment for the purpose of resale; or

(4) for inspection, repair or servicing the vehicle. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. 120 days) 1991 Amendment. Act 26 added section 1344.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4306 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 43 / Section 4306
Use of multiple-beam road lighting equipment.
Status: in_force

(a) Approaching an oncoming vehicle.--Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, the driver shall use the low beam of light.

(b) Approaching a vehicle from rear.--Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches another vehicle from the rear within 300 feet, the driver shall use the low beam of light.

(c) Exception.--

(1) An emergency vehicle which is equipped with a flashing headlamp system that conforms to regulations promulgated by the department shall be exempt from the provisions of this section only when the vehicle is being used pursuant to the provisions of section 4571(e) (relating to visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles).

(2) Nothing in this section shall limit drivers from flashing high beams at oncoming vehicles as a warning of roadway emergencies or other dangerous or hazardous conditions ahead. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 2 / Section 2
Petition for removal of suspensions or revocations.
Status: in_force

Drivers whose operating privileges were suspended or revoked prior to the effective date of this section may petition the Department of Transportation to remove from the record the suspensions which had previously been imposed for violations of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 7102(b) and 7103(b). Upon receipt of the petition, the department shall examine the driving record of the petitioner and shall remove from the record suspensions or revocations caused by convictions of violations of 75 Pa.C.S. § 7102(b) or 7103(b). If there are other offenses on the record, if the driver is entitled to credit, credit shall be given for the other offenses for the periods of times where the driver's operating privileges were suspended or revoked for violations of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 7102(b) and 7103(b). If the driver was properly serving the suspension, then the driver is entitled to credit. If, after recalculating the record, the driver is eligible for restoration of privileges, the department shall so inform the driver and permit the driver's operating privileges to be restored so long as the driver meets all the other requirements for restoration. Explanatory Note. Act 114 amended sections 1532, 1571 and 7904 of Title 75. 2002, OCTOBER 4, P.L.845, NO.123 § 11. Petition for removal of suspensions or revocations. Drivers whose operating privileges were suspended or revoked prior to the effective date of this section may petition the Department of Transportation to remove from the record the suspensions which had previously been imposed for violations of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 7102(b) and 7103(b). Upon receipt of the petition, the department shall examine the driving record of the petitioner and shall remove from the record suspensions or revocations caused by convictions of violations of 75 Pa.C.S. § 7102(b) or 7103(b). If there are other offenses on the record, if the driver is entitled to credit, credit shall be given for the other offenses for the periods of times where the driver's operating privileges were suspended or revoked for violations of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 7102(b) and 7103(b). If the driver was properly serving the suspension, then the driver is entitled to credit. If, after recalculating the record, the driver is eligible for restoration of privileges, the department shall so inform the driver and permit the driver's operating privileges to be restored so long as the driver meets all the other requirements for restoration. Explanatory Note. Act 123 amended or added sections 102, 1532, 1541, 1543, 1547, 1553, 1554, 1612, 1712, 3116, 3345, 3354, 3549, 3552, 3731, 4908.1, 4923, 4977, 6114, 6309, 6309.1, 6309.2, 6310 and 6503 of Title 75. 2002, DECEMBER 9, P.L.1278, NO.152
75 Pa.C.S. § 1342 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1342
Veteran plates and placard.
Status: in_force

(a) Severely disabled veteran plate.--On the application of a veteran whose service-connected disability is certified at 100% by the service unit of the armed forces in which the veteran served or by the United States Veterans' Administration or who has a service-connected disability of the type enumerated in section 1338 (relating to person with disability plate and placard), the department shall issue a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a severely disabled veteran. The registration plate shall have a white background, shall have blue numbers or letters as the department may determine, shall have the words "disabled veteran" in at least ten-point bold type inscribed in red at the bottom of the plate and shall include the international symbol for access for persons with disabilities. A special registration plate issued to a veteran under this section may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. In the case of a motorcycle, the department shall issue a decal containing the international symbol for access for persons with disabilities and the words "disabled veteran" for display on the registration plate.

(b) Severely disabled veteran placard.--On the application of any person who meets the qualifications of subsection (a), the department shall issue one special parking placard of such size and design as the department shall specify, designating

the vehicle in which it is displayed as being used for the transportation of a severely disabled veteran. When parking the designated vehicle, the severely disabled veteran parking placard shall be prominently displayed so that it may be viewed from the front and rear of the vehicle by hanging it from the front windshield rearview mirror of a vehicle only when that vehicle is utilizing a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities. When there is no rearview mirror, or the placard is not designed in such a manner to accommodate hanging from a rearview mirror, the placard shall be prominently displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle when it is in use for the transportation of such severely disabled veteran. Placards may also be issued for use in vehicles when operated for the use and benefit of severely disabled veterans provided that a severely disabled veteran is being transported in the vehicle.

(c) Disabled veteran plates.--On the application of any veteran having a disability certified by the service unit of the armed forces in which the veteran served or by the United States Veterans' Administration as service-connected, the department shall issue a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a disabled veteran. The registration plate shall have a white background, shall have numbers or letters as the department may determine and shall have the words "disabled veteran" in at least ten-point bold type inscribed at the bottom of the plate. A special registration plate issued to a veteran under this section may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

(d) Prisoner of war plate.--On the application of an ex-prisoner of war whose imprisonment while in the service of the armed forces of the United States is certified by the appropriate branch of the armed forces, the department shall issue a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to an ex-prisoner of war. The registration plate shall contain the letters "POW" and such other numbers or letters as the department may determine and shall have the words "prisoner of war" in at least ten-point bold type inscribed at the bottom of the plate. A special registration plate issued to an ex-prisoner of war under this subsection may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

(e) Documentation of eligibility.--The department may require current holders of disabled veteran registration plates and placards to provide documentation of their eligibility under this section where current documentation is not sufficient.

(f) Return of plates and placard.--Upon the death of a veteran to whom a severely disabled veteran plate or placard has been issued under this section, the severely disabled veteran plate or placard shall be void 30 days after death and shall not be displayed on any vehicle. The personal representative of the deceased shall return the plate to the department. If there is no personal representative, the spouse or, if there is no spouse, the next of kin of the deceased shall return the plate or placard to the department. (July 11, 1980, P.L.550, No.113, eff. 60 days; July 10, 1981, P.L.250, No.82, eff. imd.; May 9, 1986, P.L.158, No.51, eff. 60 days; Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; Apr. 29, 1994, P.L.148, No.25, eff. imd.; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)

2014 Amendment. Act 109 amended subsecs. (a), (c) and (d). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsecs. (a), (b), (c) and

(d). 1995 Amendment. Act 72 added subsec. (f). Cross References. Section 1342 is referred to in sections 1333, 1341.1, 1346, 3354 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1617 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1617
Fees.
Status: in_force

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

(1) The annual fee for a commercial driver's license designation shall be $15.

(2) In addition to any other restoration fee required by this title, an additional restoration fee of $100 shall be assessed and collected before reinstating a commercial driver's operating privilege following a suspension or revocation under this title or disqualification under this chapter.

(3) If the commercial driving privilege of a driver is disqualified, a Class C noncommercial or M license, if the driver possesses the motorcycle qualification, may be obtained upon payment of the fees associated with obtaining a duplicate license.

(4) An additional fee of $15 shall be imposed for the initial issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license with an "H" or "X" endorsement, in addition to the cost of a criminal history background check as required by the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-56, 115 Stat. 272). (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 120 days; 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. Cross References. Section 1617 is referred to in section 1902 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7712.12 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712.12
Assignment by secured party of security interest.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A secured party may assign, absolutely or otherwise, his security interest in a snowmobile or ATV to a person other than the owner without affecting the interest of the owner or the validity or perfection of the security interest.

(b) Duty of assignee.--An assignee who desires to become the secured party of record shall mail or deliver to the department the certificate of title and an assignment by the secured party named on the certificate of title on a form prescribed by the department accompanied by the required fee. Upon receipt of the certificate of title, assignment and fee, the department shall issue a corrected certificate of title naming the assignee as secured party.

(c) Division 9.--The provisions of this section 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; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1319 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1319
Duties of motor carrier vehicle owners.
Status: in_force

(a) Currently valid certificate of inspection.--A motor carrier vehicle is required to have a currently valid certificate of inspection at the time that the department renews the registration of the vehicle.

(b) Audit.--The department shall establish an audit procedure to monitor compliance with the requirement that motor carrier vehicles have a currently valid certificate of inspection at the time of registration renewal. (Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 1319.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1115 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1115
Correction of certificate of title.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--When any certificate of title has been issued in error to a person not entitled to the certificate or contains incorrect information or information has been omitted from the certificate, the department shall notify in writing the person to whom the certificate has been issued or delivered that the certificate has been recalled. Unless a departmental hearing is requested pursuant to subsection (a.1), such person shall immediately return the certificate of title within ten days, together with any other information necessary for the adjustment of departmental records, and, upon receipt of the certificate, the department shall cancel the certificate and issue a corrected certificate of title.

(a.1) Opportunity for hearing and appeal.--The department's notice of recall shall advise the person to whom the certificate has been issued that said person may request an informal departmental hearing within ten days of the date of said notice if said person wishes to contest the recall. If an informal departmental hearing is requested within ten days, said hearing shall be held within 15 days of said request. If, as a result of the hearing, the department determines that the recall was proper, the person to whom the certificate of title was issued or delivered shall return the certificate of title within ten days of the determination. Such person may appeal the informal departmental determination by requesting, within ten days of the date of the determination, a formal hearing as prescribed

by departmental regulations (pertaining to administrative practice and procedure).

(b) Change in material information on certificate.--If any material information on the certificate of title is changed or different from the information originally set forth, the owner shall immediately inform the department and apply for a corrected certificate of title. For the purposes of this subsection, a change of address shall not be deemed material.

(b.1) Change in name on certificate.--Whenever there is a change of name because of marriage or divorce, the owner shall not be required to apply for a corrected certificate of title but shall, in such manner as the department shall prescribe, inform the department of the new name and of the title number of every vehicle titled in the owner's former name. Upon receipt of such information, the department shall correct the vehicle record of the owner to indicate the name change. The department shall not be required to produce a new certificate of title for a name change because of marriage or divorce, unless the owner submits an application for a new certificate of title. In the event that the owner submits an application for a new certificate of title, such owner shall be required to remit the fee set forth in section 1952 (relating to certificate of title) for the issuance of a certificate of title by the department.

(c) Seizure of certificate on conviction.--(Deleted by amendment).

(d) Issuance of corrected certificate after seizure or cancellation.--Upon failure of a person to return a certificate of title as required by the provisions of this section, the department may delegate authority to any department employee or police officer to seize the certificate of title. Upon failure of the department to receive, as required by this section, the certificate of title to which a person is not entitled or which contains incorrect or omitted information, the department may proceed to cancel the certificate of title issued in error and, upon receipt of sufficient evidence that the vehicle is within the possession of the proper owner or lienholder, may issue to the proper owner or lienholder a correct certificate of title.

(e) Penalty.--Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $300. (July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. imd.; Feb. 10, 1994, P.L.10, No.2, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days) 1995 Amendment. Act 75 added subsec. (b.1). 1994 Amendment. Act 2 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 7712.8 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 7712.8
Perfection of security interest in a snowmobile or ATV.
Status: in_force

(a) Applicability of section.--Except as otherwise provided in 13 Pa.C.S. §§ 9311(d) (relating to perfection of security interests in property subject to certain statutes, regulations and treaties), 9315(c) and (d) (relating to secured party's rights on disposition of collateral and in proceeds) and 9316(d) and (e) (relating to effect of change in governing law), this section provides the exclusive method of perfecting a security interest in a snowmobile or ATV for which a certificate of title is required under this subchapter.

(b) Snowmobiles or ATV's without Pennsylvania certificate of title.--If an owner creates a security interest in a snowmobile or ATV for which a certificate of title has not been issued by the department, the owner shall, at the request of the secured party, promptly execute an application for a certificate of title on a form prescribed by the department showing the name and address of the secured party. The owner shall tender the application, the existing certificate of title, if any, and the required fee to the department. A security interest in a snowmobile or ATV is perfected at the time that such application, existing certificate of title, if any, and required fee are received by the department.

(c) Snowmobiles or ATV's with Pennsylvania certificate of title.--If an owner creates a security interest in a snowmobile or ATV for which a certificate of title has been issued by the department, the owner shall, at the request of the secured party, promptly execute an application on a form prescribed by the department showing the name and address of the secured party. The owner shall tender the certificate of title, together with the application and the required fee, to the department. A security interest in a snowmobile or ATV is perfected at the time such application, certificate of title and required fee are received by the department.

(d) Certificate of title in possession of secured party.--Upon request of the owner or a subordinate secured party, a secured party in possession of the certificate of title shall mail or deliver the certificate to the department or, upon receipt from the subordinate secured party of the application of the owner and the required fee, shall mail or deliver them to the department with the certificate of title. The delivery of the certificate to the department does not affect the rights of the first secured party under his security agreement.

(e) Indorsement and delivery of certificate of title.--Upon receipt of the application, existing certificate of title, if any, and required fee, the department shall indorse on the existing certificate of title or the new certificate that it issues the names and addresses of all secured parties and shall mail the certificate of title to the first secured party named in the certificate.

(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; June 27, 2013, P.L.154, No.30, eff. July 1, 2013) 2013 Amendment. Act 30 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4705 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 47 / Section 4705
Inspection of vehicles for transportation of school children.
Status: in_force

(a) State Police inspection.--The owner of every school bus shall, in addition to any other inspection required by this chapter, submit the vehicle to the Pennsylvania State Police annually prior to operating the vehicle for the transportation of school children during the school year, to determine whether the vehicle conforms with the provisions of this chapter including regulations promulgated by the department. If the vehicle is in conformance, a certificate of inspection and approval shall be issued by the Pennsylvania State Police.

(b) Display of certificate.--No vehicle requiring a certificate of inspection under the provisions of this section shall be operated without prominently displaying the certificate, in the manner directed by the department, in addition to any other certificate required by law, on any of the highways of this Commonwealth.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1946 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1946
Movements requiring special escort.
Status: in_force

When a special escort is required, as provided for in section 4962 (relating to conditions of permits and security for damages), the cost of the escort shall be paid by the permittee. The department, the Pennsylvania State Police and local authorities may establish schedules of fees for escort costs based on mileage or otherwise. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1362 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1362
Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the liberation or occupation of Iraq, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 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 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 1362 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1358.2 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1358.2
Distracted Driving Awareness plate.
Status: in_force

(a) Distracted Driving Awareness plate.--The department shall design a Distracted Driving Awareness registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $40, which shall be in addition to the registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a motorcycle and a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds or a motor home. The fee shall be used exclusively to advance public education and outreach on the dangers posed by distracted driving, at the department's discretion.

(b) Expiration.--(Deleted by amendment). (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days; July 15, 2024, P.L.737, No.60, eff. imd.) 2024 Amendment. Act 60 deleted subsec. (b). 2018 Amendment. Act 91 added section 1358.2.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1609 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1609
Application for commercial driver's license.
Status: in_force

(a) Contents of application.--The application for a commercial driver's license or commercial driver learner's permit shall include the following:

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

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

(3) Date of birth.

(4) The applicant's Social Security number.

(5) The person's signature.

(6) Certifications, including those required by Federal regulations.

(7) Any other information required by the department.

(b) Change of name or address.--Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a commercial driver's license or commercial driver learner's permit, moves from the address named in the application or in the driver's license or learner's permit issued or when the name of the licensee or permittee is changed, such person shall, within 15 days, make application for a duplicate license. The duplicate shall be issued upon payment of the required fee and return of the original, or previous duplicate, license.

(c) New residents.--No person who is a resident of this Commonwealth for 30 days shall drive a commercial motor vehicle under the authority of a commercial driver's license issued by another jurisdiction.

(d) Waiver.--Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection

(a)(4), the department shall not require a Social Security number on the application for a commercial driver's license of a person who submits a waiver obtained from the Federal Highway Administration of the United States Department of Transportation permitting him not to have a Social Security number. If the waiver requires the person to have some other sort of identifier in place of the Social Security number, the identifier must be indicated on the application. (June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. imd.) 1992 Amendment. Act 47 added subsec. (d). Cross References. Section 1609 is referred to in section 1610 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9808 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9808
Calculation of amount of fuel used in Commonwealth (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9808 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7304.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 73 / Section 7304.1
Reports and removal of abandoned vehicles within the boundaries of a city of the first class or second class.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Any and all vehicles reported abandoned to the police department and/or the appropriate designated municipal agency or department that handles the abandoned vehicle and cargo process shall be investigated within five business days to determine if the reported vehicle is abandoned as defined in section 102 (relating to definitions). Upon the completion of the investigation, any and all reported vehicles that satisfy the requirements of the definition of "abandoned vehicle" shall be officially declared abandoned and removed within ten business days by the police department or by an authorized salvor pursuant to police or municipality directions. Proper notification of the removal of the vehicle shall be sent pursuant to section 7305 (relating to notice to owner and lienholders of abandoned vehicles).

(b) Certain vehicles.--Any and all vehicles found to be abandoned vehicles pursuant to subsection (a) and found to have a vehicle registration and an inspection sticker, both of which are expired for a period exceeding 90 days, shall be removed immediately by the police department or by an authorized salvor pursuant to police or municipality directions. Proper notification of the removal of the vehicle shall be sent pursuant to section 7305.

(c) Applicability.--This section shall apply only to vehicles reported abandoned within the boundaries of a city of the first class or a city of the second class. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; July 16, 2007, P.L.106, No.33, eff. 60 days) 2007 Amendment. Act 33 amended the section heading and added subsec. (c). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 7304.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3571 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3571
Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation the Pennsylvania Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

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

(1) The Secretary of Transportation, ex officio.

(2) The Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources, ex officio.

(3) The chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Senate.

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

(5) Eleven members of the public representing various bicycling or pedestrian constituencies. Each member shall have relevant expertise and knowledge and shall be familiar with best practices in bicycle or pedestrian policy, planning, design and education. The public members shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:

(i) Two members representing urban and suburban constituencies in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metropolitan areas.

(ii) One member representing Statewide constituencies.

(iii) One member representing a metropolitan planning organization or rural planning organization.

(iv) One member representing trail constituencies.

(v) One member representing pedestrian constituencies.

(vi) One member representing senior citizen or disabled constituencies.

(vii) One member representing children and education constituencies.

(viii) One member representing a recreational cycling club.

(ix) Two at-large members representing the general public. Each member set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) may designate an alternate to serve in his stead, and such 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 Governor shall be for three years. Any member of the committee may be reappointed for additional

terms. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term and shall be 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 annually.

(2) A public member who misses three consecutive meetings without good cause acceptable to the chairman may be replaced by the Governor.

(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 and comment on all phases of bicycling and pedestrian program activities being undertaken or financially assisted by the department and agencies of State government. (Mar. 21, 1996, P.L.35, No.11, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; May 17, 2001, P.L.24, No.8, eff. imd.; July 5, 2012, P.L.932, No.98, eff. 60 days) 2012 Amendment. Act 98 amended subsecs. (b) and (f). 2001 Amendment. Act 8 reenacted and amended section 3571, retroactive to December 31, 2000.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9811 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 98 / Section 9811
Average consumption (Repealed).
Status: repealed

1995 Repeal. Section 9811 was repealed December 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, effective January 1, 1996.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1152 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 11 / Section 1152
Development of pilot program (Expired).
Status: reserved

2007 Expiration. Section 1152 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 113 of 2006.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6127 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6127
Dealing in nonconforming traffic-control devices.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, offer for sale or to lease for use on the highway any traffic-control device unless it has been approved and is in accordance with department rules and regulations.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6343 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6343
Pursuit records.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--All police departments shall maintain records of all motor vehicle pursuits.

(b) Procedure.--The commissioner, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association and the Fraternal Order of Police, shall develop a reporting mechanism for which all police departments must comply and submit records of all motor vehicle pursuits. The commissioner, with the approval of the commission, shall determine the most efficient and least burdensome procedure for which this reporting requirement shall be carried out. This procedure may be incorporated at the discretion of the commissioner within existing or forthcoming uniform crime reporting functions, including a national incident-based reporting system.

(c) Content.--The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) Reason for pursuit.

(2) Injuries, if any, and to what persons.

(3) Property damage, if any.

(4) Deaths, if any.

(5) Suspect information, including statute violations and apprehension status of the suspect.

(6) Any other information deemed necessary by the commissioner to evaluate and improve pursuit policies.

(d) Implementation.--The commissioner may implement the reporting requirements to coincide with the timing of the implementation of a national incident-based reporting system within this Commonwealth. Cross References. Section 6343 is referred to in section 6344 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7139 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7139
Penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) Criminal penalty.--A person who knowingly and willfully commits any act or causes to be done any act that violates any provision of this subchapter or knowingly and willfully omits to do any act or causes to be omitted any act that is required by any such provision commits a felony of the third degree.

(b) Corporate liability for penalty.--Any individual, director, officer or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully authorizes, orders or performs any of the acts or practices constituting in whole or in part a violation of any provision of this subchapter commits a misdemeanor of the third degree for the first offense and a misdemeanor of the first degree for a subsequent offense under this section without regard to any penalties to which that corporation may be subject under subsection (a). (Mar. 21, 1996, P.L.35, No.11, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 77A01 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 77 / Section 77A01
Operation on highways.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Except as described under section 1302(3) or (14) (relating to vehicles exempt from registration) or otherwise provided under this chapter, it is unlawful to operate a golf cart on any highway.

(b) Crossing highway.--A golf cart may make a direct crossing of a highway upon compliance with the following requirements:

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

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

(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6145 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6145
Proportional registration of fleet vehicles.
Status: in_force

If any jurisdiction permits or requires the licensing of fleets of vehicles in interstate or combined interstate and intrastate commerce and payment of registration fees, license taxes or other fixed fees on an apportionment basis commensurate with and determined by the miles traveled on and the use made of the jurisdiction's highways, as compared with the miles traveled on and the use made of another jurisdiction's highways or any other equitable basis of apportionment, and exempts vehicles registered in other jurisdictions under such apportionment basis from the requirements of full payment of its own registration, license or other fixed fees, then the secretary may, by agreement, adopt the exemption with respect to vehicles of such fleets, whether owned by residents or nonresidents of this Commonwealth and regardless of where based. The agreements, under such terms, conditions or restrictions as the secretary deems proper, may provide that owners of vehicles operated in interstate or combined interstate and intrastate commerce in this Commonwealth shall be permitted to pay registration, license or other fixed fees on an apportionment basis, commensurate with and determined by the miles traveled or the use made of the highways of this Commonwealth as compared with the use made of the highways of other jurisdictions or any other equitable basis of apportionment. No agreement shall authorize, or be construed as authorizing, any vehicle so registered to be operated in intrastate commerce in this Commonwealth unless the owner has been granted intrastate authority or rights by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission if such grant is otherwise required by law. The secretary may adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as deemed necessary to effectuate and administer the provisions of this section, and the registration of fleet vehicles under this subchapter shall be subject to the rights, terms and conditions granted by or contained in any applicable agreement, arrangement or declaration made by the secretary.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1953 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1953
Security interest.
Status: in_force

The fee for recording or changing the amount of security interest on a certificate of title shall be $23. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Apr. 1, 2014)

Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1953 is referred to in sections 1132.1, 1904 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3594 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3594
Same treatment as passenger cars.
Status: in_force

A neighborhood electric vehicle shall be considered a passenger car for the purposes of Part II (relating to title, registration and licensing) and section 4581 (relating to restraint systems).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1743 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1743
Rates.
Status: in_force

All rates for the Assigned Risk Plan shall be subject to the act of June 11, 1947 (P.L.538, No.246), known as The Casualty and Surety Rate Regulatory Act, and shall not be inadequate, excessive or unfairly discriminatory.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3750 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3750
Reports by garages.
Status: in_force

The person in charge of any garage or repair shop to which is brought a vehicle which shows evidence of having been struck by any bullet shall report to the nearest office of a duly authorized police department within 24 hours after the vehicle is received by the garage or repair shop, giving the year, make and model name of the vehicle, the vehicle identification number, the registration plate number and address of the owner or driver of the vehicle.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9615 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9615
Manner of payment and recovery of taxes, penalties and interest.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--All penalties and interest when imposed under this chapter shall be payable to and recoverable by the department in the same manner as if they were part of the tax imposed.

(b) Imposition of lien.--The taxes, fees, interest and penalties imposed under this chapter, from the time they are due, shall be a debt of a motor carrier who does not maintain premises for the transaction of business within this Commonwealth, recoverable in an action of assumpsit in the name of the Commonwealth. This debt, whether sued upon or not, shall be a lien on all the property of the debtor, except as against an innocent purchaser for value without notice thereof, and shall have priority both in lien and distribution of the assets of the motor carrier, whether in bankruptcy, insolvency or

otherwise. The proceeds of any judgment or order obtained under this section shall be paid to the department.

(c) Recording of lien and execution.--Any tax determined to be due from any person who maintains premises for the conduct of business in this Commonwealth and remaining unpaid after demand for the tax, and all penalties and interest thereon, shall be a lien in favor of the Commonwealth upon the real and personal property of the person but only after the lien has been entered and docketed of record by the prothonotary of the county where the property is situated. The department may at any time transmit to the prothonotaries of the respective counties certified copies of all liens for such taxes, penalties and interest, and it shall be the duty of each prothonotary receiving the lien to enter and docket the lien of record in his office, which lien shall be indexed as judgments are now indexed. A writ of execution may directly issue upon such lien without the issuance and prosecution to judgment of a writ of scire facias. Not less than ten days before issuance of any execution on the lien, notice of the filing and the effect of the lien shall be sent by registered mail to the taxpayer at his last known post office address.

(d) Priority of lien.--The lien imposed under this section shall have priority from the date of its recording and shall be fully paid and satisfied out of the proceeds of any judicial sale of property subject thereto, before any other obligation, judgment, claim, lien or estate to which the property may subsequently become subject, except costs of the sale and of the writ upon which the sale was made, and real estate taxes and municipal claims against the property, but shall be subordinate to mortgages and other liens existing and duly recorded or entered of record prior to the recording of the tax lien. In the case of a judicial sale of property subject to a lien imposed under this section upon a lien or claim over which the lien imposed under this section has priority, the sale shall discharge the lien imposed under this section to the extent only that the proceeds are applied to its payment, and the lien shall continue in full force and effect as to the balance remaining unpaid.

(e) Renewal of lien.--The lien imposed under this section shall continue for five years from the date of its entry of record and may be renewed and continued in the manner provided for the renewal of judgments.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1609.3 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1609.3
Noncompliance with certification requirements.
Status: in_force

The department shall remove the commercial driver license designation from the driver's license of an individual who is not in compliance with section 1609.1 (relating to type of driving certification requirements) or 1609.2 (relating to medical certification). (Jan. 27, 2012, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)

Amendment. Act 1 added section 1609.3. Cross References. Section 1609.3 is referred to in section 1550 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1372 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1372
Unauthorized transfer or use of registration.
Status: in_force

No person shall:

(1) allow a registration card or plate or permit to be used by any person not authorized to use it or on any vehicle other than the vehicle for which it was issued;

(2) use any registration card or plate or permit unless authorized to do so; or

(3) display a registration card or plate in, on or in connection with any vehicle other than the vehicle for which it was issued.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1554 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1554
Probationary license.
Status: in_force

(a) Issuance.--Unless otherwise prohibited under any other provision in this section, the department may issue a probationary license under this section to:

(1) a person who has been designated as a habitual offender under section 1542 (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license) and whose operating privilege has been revoked; or

(2) a person with an accumulation of suspensions or revocations wherein the cumulative term of suspension or revocation is five or more years. The department may issue a probationary license for the operation of only a Class C noncommercial motor vehicle.

(b) Petition.--

(1) An applicant for a probationary license must file a petition with the department by certified mail setting forth in detail the need for operating a motor vehicle. The petition shall be on a form prescribed by the department and shall identify the specific motor vehicles the petitioner seeks permission to operate. The petition shall include the operator's name, address and operator number and proof of financial responsibility. The department may require additional information as well as verification of the information contained in the petition. All fines, costs and restoration fees must be paid at the time of the petition.

(2) Before being eligible to petition for a probationary license, a person must have served the following terms of suspension or revocation for offenses enumerated in sections 1532 (relating to revocation or suspension of operating privilege), 1539 (relating to suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points) and 1543 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked):

(i) A person with one to seven offenses must have served at least a three-year term of suspension or revocation.

(ii) A person with 8 to 14 offenses must have served at least a four-year term of suspension or revocation.

(iii) A person with 15 to 21 offenses must have served at least a five-year term of suspension or revocation.

(iv) A person with 22 or more offenses must have served at least a six-year term of suspension or revocation.

(3) The applicant must prove to the satisfaction of the department that the applicant has not driven a motor vehicle during the minimum period of suspension or revocation.

(c) Fee.--The fee for applying for a probationary license shall be $35. The fee shall be nonrefundable. The annual fee for issuance of a probationary license shall be $75, plus the cost of the photograph required in section 1510(a) (relating to issuance and content of driver's license), which shall be in addition to all other licensing fees.

(d) Initial issuance.--

(1) Prior to issuance of a probationary license, the petitioner must be interviewed at a departmental review session.

(2) The department may require the petitioner to satisfactorily complete one or more of the following:

(i) A driver improvement program, the cost of the program to be borne by the petitioner.

(ii) Any examination as provided for in section 1508 (relating to examination of applicant for driver's license).

(iii) A special examination that addresses knowledge of safe driving practices, departmental sanctions and related safety issues.

(3) The probationary license shall be issued only upon recommendation of the department.

(4) If the applicant recommended for a probationary license is not licensed to drive in this or any other state, the licensee shall not immediately be issued a probationary license. The applicant shall be permitted to apply for a Class C learner's permit under the provisions of section 1505(a) (relating to learners' permits). Thirty days after the issuance of the learner's permit, the applicant shall be eligible to test for a driver's license under the

provisions of section 1508(a). If the applicant successfully passes all the required examinations, the department then may issue a probationary license to the applicant.

(e) Renewal.--The department may require a probationary license holder to attend a departmental review session and to satisfactorily complete a driver improvement program or special examination preceding renewal of the probationary license.

(f) Unauthorized issuance.--The department shall not issue a probationary license to:

(1) A person who has not fully served a minimum term of suspension or revocation under the provisions of subsection (b)(2).

(2) Except as provided in subsection (d)(4), a person who is not licensed to drive by this or any other state.

(3) A person whose operating privilege is currently suspended under section 1533 (relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation) or 6146 (relating to enforcement agreements).

(4) A person who has not satisfactorily completed a driver improvement course or special examination or who has not attended a hearing required under section 1538 (relating to school, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding).

(5) A person against whom there is an unsatisfied judgment resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, until the judgment has been satisfied under the provisions of section 1774 (relating to payments sufficient to satisfy judgments) or an installment agreement has been entered into to satisfy the judgment as permitted under section 1772(b) (relating to suspension for nonpayment of judgments) or 1775 (relating to installment payment of judgments) and the financial responsibility of the person has been established.

(6) (Deleted by amendment).

(7) A person who has previously been issued a probationary license.

(8) A person who has been convicted of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or former section 3731, within the preceding seven years.

(9) A person who has been suspended for refusal to submit to chemical testing to determine the amount of alcohol or controlled substance within the preceding seven years.

(10) A person who has been granted Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the preceding seven years.

(11) A person who has ever been convicted of a violation of section 3732 (relating to homicide by vehicle) or 3735 (relating to homicide by vehicle while driving under influence).

(12) A person convicted of a violation of section 1543(b) within the preceding seven years.

(13) A person who has been convicted of a violation of section 3742.1 (relating to accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed) within the preceding seven years.

(14) A person who has been convicted of a violation of section 3735.1 (relating to aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence) within the preceding seven years.

(g) Offenses or violations committed during a period for which a probationary license has been issued.--

(1) If a person who has been issued a probationary license is convicted of any of the offenses enumerated in section 1535 (relating to schedule of convictions and points), the probationary license shall be recalled for 30 days for each point accumulated, and the person shall surrender the probationary license to the department or its agents designated under the authority of section 1540 (relating to surrender of license).

(2) If a person who has been issued a probationary license is convicted, adjudicated delinquent or admitted to any preadjudication program for an offense for which the penalty is suspension, cancellation, disqualification or revocation of the operating privilege or if the department receives a report that the person has refused to submit to chemical testing as required by section 1547 (relating to chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance) or a report that the driver has been granted a consent decree or Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, the probationary license shall be canceled, and the person shall surrender the probationary license to the department or its agents designated under the authority of section 1540.

(h) Restrictions on use of probationary license.--

(1) For the first three years after initial issuance of a probationary license, the person who has been issued the probationary license shall operate only the specific motor vehicles identified in the petition filed with the department and only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. or such later hour as may be agreed to by the department.

(2) Any person who violates the conditions of issuance or restrictions of a probationary license commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500, and the department shall recall the probationary license for a period of one year.

(i) Term of license.--A probationary license shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. If the driver has complied with the provisions of this section, the license may be renewed on an annual basis.

(j) Appeal from cancellation, denial or recall of probationary license.--

(1) A person who is denied a probationary license or whose probationary license is canceled or recalled may file with the department a petition for a hearing.

(2) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. (relating to administrative law and procedure).

(3) The department may charge a reasonable fee based on the cost to the department for the hearing.

(4) The appeal shall not operate as an automatic supersedeas. If the administrative hearing officer orders a supersedeas, the petitioner shall earn no credit towards serving the suspension for which the petitioner was granted a probationary license.

(5) An appeal from a decision of an administrative hearing officer may be taken in the manner provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 763(a) (relating to direct appeals from government agencies). Such appeals are exempt from the provisions of section 1550(b) (relating to judicial review) and from the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 933 (relating to appeals from government agencies).

(k) Limitation.--A person to whom a probationary license is issued for six consecutive years shall be eligible to apply for a regular driver's license at the fee prescribed by section 1951(a) (relating to driver's license and learner's permit)

upon satisfactory completion of the sixth year of the probationary license. (Dec. 12, 1994, P.L.1048, No.143, eff. 9 months; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; July 20, 2017, P.L.333, No.30, eff. 15 months) 2017 Amendment. Act 30 amended subsec. (b)(2). 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (c). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2003 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (f)(8). 2002 Amendments. Act 123 amended subsecs. (d), (f)(2) and

(g) and Act 229 added subsec. (f)(13) and (14). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsecs. (a) and (f)(4) and deleted subsec. (f)(6), effective in one year as to subsec.

(a), July 1, 1999, as to subsec. (f)(4) and 60 days as to subsec. (f)(6). 1994 Amendment. Act 143 added section 1554. Cross References. Section 1554 is referred to in section 1516 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6125 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6125
Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device.

(b) Commercial advertising on signs or signals.--No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any official traffic-control device containing any commercial advertising except for business signs included as a part of official motorist service panels or roadside area information panels approved by the department.

(c) Removal as public nuisance.--Every prohibited sign, signal or marking is declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway may remove the same or cause it to be removed immediately at the reasonable expense of the person placing, maintaining or displaying the sign, signal or marking.

(d) Tourist-oriented directional signs.--The department on State-designated highways, including intersections with local highways, may erect and maintain or provide for the erection and maintenance of tourist-oriented directional signs. The administration of the department's program for the erection and maintenance of tourist-oriented directional signs shall be pursuant to a policy consistent with Federal Highway Administration Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign guidelines. (July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (d).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3701.1 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3701.1
Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--A person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle may not permit a child under six years of age to remain unattended in the vehicle when the motor vehicle is out of the person's sight and under circumstances which endanger the health, safety or welfare of the child.

(a.1) Applicability.--This section shall apply to the highways and trafficways of this Commonwealth and, for the purposes of this section only, the term "trafficways" shall include, but not be limited to, parking lots.

(b) Penalty.--A person who violates this section commits a summary offense. It is a separate offense for each child left unattended. (July 19, 1991, P.L.88, No.20, eff. 90 days; July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. 60 days; July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113, eff. 60 days) 2006 Amendment. Act 113 amended subsec. (b). 1993 Amendment. Act 58 added subsec. (a.1). 1991 Amendment. Act 20 added section 3701.1.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9406 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 94 / Section 9406
Disposition of fines and forfeitures.
Status: in_force

All fines imposed under this chapter and the net proceeds received from the sale of forfeited liquid fuels or fuels shall be payable to the Commonwealth and credited to the Motor License Fund. (June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, eff. July 1, 2017)
75 Pa.C.S. § 1703 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1703
Application of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply with respect to any motor vehicle owned by the United States.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1371 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1371
Operation following suspension of registration.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No person shall operate and no owner shall permit to be operated upon any highway a vehicle the registration of which has been suspended.

(b) Penalty.--Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500. In the case of a motor carrier vehicle other than a trailer, the fine shall be double the registration fee for the maximum weight at which the vehicle could have been registered in this Commonwealth. (Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. imd.) 2002 Amendment. Act 229 amended subsec. (b). Cross References. Section 1371 is referred to in sections 1532, 6309, 6309.1 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4102 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 41 / Section 4102
Definitions.
Status: in_force

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

"Centralized inspection." A system for vehicle emission inspection utilizing consolidated facilities owned and operated by the Commonwealth or by a contractor or contractors to the Commonwealth that provide for vehicle emission testing only.

"Decentralized inspection." A system for vehicle emission inspection using privately owned and operated department-certified facilities to provide for vehicle emission testing or allowing for repairs or both.

"Enhanced emission inspection program." A vehicle emission inspection program as defined by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and including, but not limited to, computerized emission analyzers, on-road testing and inspection of vehicle emission control devices through a contracted centralized or decentralized inspection program.

"Federal standard." A minimum standard of vehicle or vehicle equipment performance issued under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (80 Stat. 718, 15 U.S.C. § 1381), the

Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (86 Stat. 947, 15 U.S.C. § 1901) or the Clean Air Act (81 Stat. 485, 42 U.S.C. § 1857).

"On-road testing device." An exhaust gas analyzer capable of measuring vehicle exhaust gas content outside of the garage environment while the vehicle is in motion on the road or at roadside.

"Qualified Commonwealth employee." An individual, police officer or qualified department employee who has completed training in the inspection or weighing of vehicles as required by section 4704 (relating to inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel), 4981 (relating to weighing and measurement of vehicles) or 8302 (relating to powers and duties of department).

"Subject vehicle." A motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,000 pounds or less which is of a model year and uses a type of fuel specified by regulation of the department if the secretary certifies by publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that an emission inspection program for such vehicles is required to meet the attainment goals established by the Clean Air Act (Public Law 95-95, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.), as amended, and regulations promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

"Vehicle equipment standard." A minimum standard for vehicle performance or vehicle equipment performance which meets the needs of vehicle safety, noise control or air quality control, which is practicable and which provides objective criteria. (Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1250, No.166) 1992 Amendment. See section 9 of Act 166 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to effective date. Cross References. Section 4102 is referred to in section 4150 of Title 3 (Agriculture).
75 Pa.C.S. § 3741 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 37 / Section 3741
Application of subchapter.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply upon highways and trafficways throughout this Commonwealth.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1720 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1720
Subrogation.
Status: in_force

In actions arising out of the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle, there shall be no right of subrogation or reimbursement from a claimant's tort recovery with respect to workers'

compensation benefits, benefits available under section 1711 (relating to required benefits), 1712 (relating to availability of benefits) or 1715 (relating to availability of adequate limits) or benefits paid or payable by a program, group contract or other arrangement whether primary or excess under section 1719 (relating to coordination of benefits). (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990) 1993 Partial Repeal. Section 25(b) of Act 44 provided that section 1720 is repealed insofar as it relates to workers' compensation payments or other benefits payable under the Workers' Compensation Act.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1787 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1787
Self-insurance.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--Self-insurance is effected by filing with the Department of Transportation, in satisfactory form, evidence that reliable financial arrangements, deposits, resources or commitments exist such as will satisfy the department that the self-insurer will:

(1) Provide the benefits required by section 1711 (relating to required benefits), subject to the provisions of Subchapter B (relating to motor vehicle liability insurance first party benefits), except the additional benefits and limits provided in sections 1712 (relating to availability of benefits) and 1715 (relating to availability of adequate limits).

(2) Make payments sufficient to satisfy judgments as required by section 1774 (relating to payments sufficient to satisfy judgments).

(3) Provide uninsured motorist coverage up to the limits set forth in section 1774.

(b) Stacking limits prohibited.--Any recovery of uninsured motorist benefits under this section only shall not be increased by stacking the limits provided in section 1774, in consideration of the ownership or operation of multiple vehicles or otherwise.

(c) Assigned Risk and Assigned Claims Plans.--Self-insurers shall not be required to accept assigned risks pursuant to
75 Pa.C.S. § 6101 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 61 / Section 6101
Applicability and uniformity of title.
Status: in_force

(a) Requirement.--The provisions of this title shall be applicable and uniform throughout this Commonwealth and in all political subdivisions in this Commonwealth, and no local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance on a matter covered by the provisions of this title unless expressly authorized.

(b) Sanctions.--When a court of competent jurisdiction determines and notifies the department that an ordinance adopted by a local authority is in violation of subsection (a), commencing 40 days following entry of a final order, unless an appeal has been timely filed with a court of record, the following sanctions apply until the local authority repeals or substantially amends the ordinance to remove the language that was found to be in violation of subsection (a):

(1) Suspension of unobligated capital expenditures for bridges and highways.

(2) Suspension of allocation under the act of June 1, 1956 (1955 P.L.1944, No.655), referred to as the Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law.

(3) Suspension of allocation and apportionment under section 9010(c.1) (relating to disposition and use of tax).

(4) Suspension of expenditures from the special fund into which allocations under the Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law are deposited, unless a contract for the work that is the subject of the expenditure has been fully executed or the moneys have been otherwise obligated.

(c) Suspended funds.--Upon notification that the local authority has repealed or substantially amended the ordinance to remove the language that was found to be in violation of subsection (a), the department shall immediately end all sanctions against the local authority and return all suspended funds to the local authority. (Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1473, No.187, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 6101 is referred to in sections 3316, 3316.1, 9010 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 6 / Section 6
Applicability.
Status: in_force

The following shall apply to any person who is currently under operating privilege suspension under 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 1533 and 1544, regardless of the date of the underlying offense:

(1) The amendment of 42 Pa.C.S. § 1520(a).

(2) The amendment or addition of 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 1533(a),

(a.1), (c) and (d), 1543(c), 1543.1, 1557, 1558, 1960 and 6504. Explanatory Note. Act 138 amended or added section 1520 of Title 42 and sections 1533, 1543, 1543.1, 1557, 1558, 1960 and 6504 of Title 75. 2025, DECEMBER 22, P.L.363, NO.58
75 Pa.C.S. § 3363 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3363
Alteration of maximum limits.
Status: in_force

On highways under their respective jurisdictions, local authorities subject to section 6109(e) (relating to specific powers of department and local authorities) or the department, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, may

determine that the maximum speed permitted under this subchapter is greater or less than is reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon any such highway or part thereof and establish a reasonable and safe maximum limit. The maximum speed limit may be made effective at all times or at times indicated and may vary for different weather conditions and other factors bearing on safe speeds. No maximum speed greater than 55 miles per hour shall be established under this section except on highways listed in section 3362(a)(1.1) (relating to maximum speed limits), where the maximum speed for all vehicles shall not be greater than 70 miles per hour. (June 13, 1995, P.L.57, No.9, eff. 30 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. imd.)

Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1995 Amendment. See section 4 of Act 9 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to report on effect of increased speed limit.
75 Pa.C.S. § 4904 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4904
Limits on number of towed vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--No motor vehicle shall be operated upon a highway towing more than one other vehicle except as otherwise provided in this section.

(b) Farm tractors.--Farm tractors may tow no more than two other vehicles when engaged in agricultural operations.

(c) Towing vehicles requiring service.--

(1) A dolly not exceeding ten feet in length may be towed by a motor vehicle for the purpose of towing another vehicle requiring service.

(2) A combination requiring emergency service may be towed to a nearby garage or other place of safety.

(d) Saddle-mount operations.--Not more than three truck tractors, empty trucks or chassis therefor, may be towed by a truck tractor, truck or the chassis thereof, provided that only the rear wheels of the drawn vehicles shall touch the road surface and the overall length of the combination does not exceed 75 feet.

(e) Two-trailer combinations on interstate and certain other highways.--Combinations consisting of a truck tractor and two trailers may be driven only as described in section 4908 (relating to operation of certain combinations on interstate and certain other highways).

(f) Tow dollies and converter gears.--A tow dolly or converter gear may be towed by a motor vehicle for the purpose of towing another vehicle, provided the combination meets all requirements of section 4905 (relating to safety requirements for towed vehicles) and separate lighting equipment is displayed on the rear of a towed motor vehicle. A converter gear may also be towed empty behind a combination consisting of a truck tractor and semitrailer.

(g) Combinations permitted under section 4965(2).--Combinations permitted only to cross a highway to get from one commercial or industrial facility to another under section 4965(2) (relating to single permits for multiple highway crossings) may consist of more than two units as long as the dimensions and gross axle and wheel weight of the combination and loads do not exceed the maximums specified in this chapter.

(h) Certain combinations permitted under section 4968.--Combinations consisting of a truck and one trailer or a truck tractor and one trailer which exceeds the maximum vehicle lengths authorized in section 4923 (relating to length of vehicles) and which shall not exceed 102 inches in width, or a truck tractor and no more than two trailers, each trailer of which shall not exceed 102 inches in width and 28 1/2 feet in length may be operated under a permit issued under section 4968 (relating to permit for movement during course of manufacture).

(i) Portable traffic control signals or devices.--Portable traffic control signals mounted upon a trailer not exceeding 3,000 pounds gross vehicle weight may be operated in tandem as long as the length of the two trailers combined does not exceed 300 inches and the trailers are designed by the manufacturer to be able to be towed in tandem on public roadways. (July 1, 1981, P.L.197, No.60, eff. imd.; July 7, 1983, P.L.32, No.19, eff. imd.; July 11, 1985, P.L.204, No.52, eff. 90 days; Nov. 29, 1985, P.L.316, No.81, eff. 60 days; July 9, 1986, P.L.544, No.96, eff. 60 days; Feb. 10, 1994, P.L.10, No.2, eff. imd.; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1307, No.163, eff. 60 days)

Amendment . Act 163 added subsec. (i). 1997 Amendment. Act 3 amended subsec. (e). 1994 Amendment. Act 2 amended subsec. (d). 1986 Amendment. Act 96 amended subsec. (h). 1985 Amendment. Act 52 added subsec. (g). 1983 Amendment. Act 19 added subsecs. (e) and (f). See section 7 of Act 19 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to expiration of amendments authorizing two trailers and long combinations. 1981 Amendment. Act 60 amended subsec. (c). Cross References. Section 4904 is referred to in section 4908 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 9605 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 96 / Section 9605
Tax due date.
Status: in_force

The tax imposed under this chapter shall be paid by each motor carrier quarterly to the department on or before the last day of April, July, October and January of each year and calculated upon the amount of motor fuel used in its operations on highways within this Commonwealth by each carrier during the quarter ending with the last day of the preceding month.
75 Pa.C.S. § 7105 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7105
Seizure of vehicles with removed or falsified numbers.
Status: in_force

(a) Duty of police.--Every police officer having knowledge of a vehicle on which the vehicle identification number has been removed or falsified shall immediately seize and take

possession of the vehicle and arrest or file a complaint for the arrest of the suspected owner or custodian. In all actions involving seizure or possession of such vehicles, vehicle identification information shall be transmitted to the Federal or other agencies involved in recovery of stolen vehicles.

(b) Proceedings if owner known.--The court, upon petition of the owner or of the person entitled to possession of a seized vehicle, may relinquish custody of the vehicle to the person legally entitled to the vehicle. Any vehicle in the possession or custody of a police officer shall not be released to the owner or person legally entitled to possession of a seized vehicle pursuant to this section until such time as a replacement vehicle identification number plate has been obtained. Proof of the replacement vehicle identification number must be exhibited to the police officer at the time of release, together with the court order relinquishing custody. The provisions with regard to the securance of a replacement vehicle identification number shall not apply when the vehicle is titled in a foreign state and will be removed from this State immediately upon release. If the foreign vehicle will not be removed immediately, the exception does not apply and a replacement vehicle identification number must be obtained. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the court shall retain in custody the seized vehicle pending prosecution of the person arrested. In case the person is found guilty, the vehicle shall remain in the custody of the court until the fine and costs of prosecution are paid, except that if 90 days have elapsed after the verdict has been rendered and the fine and costs have not been paid, the court shall proceed to advertise and sell the vehicle in the manner provided by law for the sale of personal property under execution. The proceeds from the sale shall be used to pay the fine and costs of prosecution and the balance, if any, shall be forwarded to the department to be transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Motor License Fund.

(c) Proceedings if owner unknown.--If ownership of the vehicle is not established to the satisfaction of the court, the vehicle shall be confiscated by the court and sold immediately, and the proceeds shall be used to pay the costs of proceedings and the balance, if any, shall be forwarded to the department to be transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Motor License Fund. (Feb. 14, 1990, P.L.56, No.8, eff. 60 days)
75 Pa.C.S. § 2104 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 21 / Section 2104
Special investigators; powers.
Status: in_force

Such employees of the Department of Revenue as are designated as special investigators, and who carry identification indicating such capacity, are hereby declared to be peace officers of the Commonwealth, are hereby given police power and authority throughout the Commonwealth to arrest on view without warrant any driver of a qualified motor vehicle engaged in any operations in violation of any provision of this chapter or
75 Pa.C.S. § 2306 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 23 / Section 2306
Exemptions.
Status: in_force

No person who acts solely as either a notary or messenger for motor vehicle forms or a farm equipment dealer, mobile home dealer and manufacturer or modular housing manufacturer shall be bound by the provisions of this chapter. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.)
75 Pa.C.S. § 7112 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 71 / Section 7112
False report of theft or conversion of vehicle.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if the person knowingly makes a false report of the theft or conversion of a vehicle to a police officer or to the department.
75 Pa.C.S. § 24 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 24 / Section 24
Waiver of hour requirements for official inspection stations.
Status: in_force

Pending promulgations of the regulations required by 75 Pa.C.S. § 4722, the Department of Transportation is authorized to issue and revoke waivers of the hour requirements for official inspection stations as follows:

(1) A request for a waiver of business hours shall be submitted to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Transportation on a form provided by the department. The form shall require the following information:

(i) All relevant station and ownership information.

(ii) The reason for the request.

(iii) A listing of requested days/hours of operation. An inspection station shall be open a minimum of 20 hours per week, and a minimum of ten of those hours shall be during Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

(iv) A detailed explanation of security measures relating to inspection stickers and inspection records which will be in place during the requested hours of operation.

(v) An estimate of the number and type of inspections to be performed.

(vi) If applicable, a copy of any contract or arrangement made with other business concerns for which inspections will be performed documenting the need for the waiver of hours.

(vii) Any other documentation or information requested by the department.

(2) A waiver of hours may be denied or revoked for any of the following reasons:

(i) If a violation of the inspection regulations was committed by the inspection station owner, manager, certified inspector or other employee at the station within three years immediately preceding a request for waiver of hours.

(ii) If the station owner, manager, a certified inspector or other employee at an inspection station that has been granted a waiver of hours commits a violation of the inspection regulations after the waiver has been granted.

(iii) If any station personnel currently employed or hired have been or are currently suspended for inspection violations.

(iv) If the department or its designee is unable on two attempts on two different business days to perform any official visit, including a periodic records audit, during the hours specified in the approved waiver.

(v) If a station fails to be in operation during the hours specified in the waiver.

(vi) If a station fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section. Explanatory Note. Act 152 amended, added, deleted or repealed sections 102, 1103.1, 1106, 1109, 1117, 1118 and 1119,
75 Pa.C.S. § 1351 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1351
Special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, 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 veteran of the Persian Gulf War. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (Nov. 24, 1992, P.L.702, No.105, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days) Cross References. Section 1351 is referred to in section 1333 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1826 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 18 / Section 1826
Annual reports (Deleted by amendment).
Status: in_force

1992 Amendment. Section 1826 was deleted by amendment December 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, effective immediately.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1702 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 17 / Section 1702
Definitions.
Status: in_force

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

"Assigned Risk Plan." A program for the equitable apportionment of assigned risks and clean risks among insurers.

"Automobile Insurance Policy Act." The act of June 5, 1968 (P.L.140, No.78), entitled "An act regulating the writing, cancellation of or refusal to renew policies of automobile insurance; and imposing powers and duties on the Insurance Commissioner therefor." "Benefits" or "first party benefits." Medical benefits, income loss benefits, accidental death benefits and funeral benefits.

"Clean risk." An insured or an applicant for insurance who, for the 36-month period immediately preceding the date of application or renewal date of the policy:

(1) has not been involved in an accident as a driver, provided that, for purposes of this paragraph, an "accident" shall not include accidents described in section 3 of the Automobile Insurance Policy Act or section 1799.3 (relating to limit on cancellations, refusals to renew, refusals to write, surcharges, rate penalties and point assignments);

(2) has not received more than three points for violations as set forth in Chapter 15 (relating to licensing of drivers); and

(3) whose operator's license has not been suspended or revoked except under section 1533 (relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation) and the insured is able to produce proof that he or she has responded to all citations and paid all fines and penalties imposed under that section and provided further that the

named insured has been a licensed operator in Pennsylvania or another state for the immediately preceding three years.

"Commissioner." The Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth.

"Department." The Department of Transportation or Insurance Department, as applicable.

"Financial responsibility." The ability to respond in damages for liability on account of accidents arising out of the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle in the amount of $15,000 because of injury to one person in any one accident, in the amount of $30,000 because of injury to two or more persons in any one accident and in the amount of $5,000 because of damage to property of others in any one accident. The financial responsibility shall be in a form acceptable to the Department of Transportation.

"Injury." Accidentally sustained bodily harm to an individual and that individual's illness, disease or death resulting therefrom.

"Insured." Any of the following:

(1) An individual identified by name as an insured in a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance.

(2) If residing in the household of the named insured:

(i) a spouse or other relative of the named insured; or

(ii) a minor in the custody of either the named insured or relative of the named insured. "Insurer" or "insurance company." A motor vehicle liability insurer subject to the requirements of this chapter.

"Necessary medical treatment and rehabilitative services." Treatment, accommodations, products or services which are determined to be necessary by a licensed health care provider unless they shall have been found or determined to be unnecessary by a State-approved Peer Review Organization (PRO).

"Noneconomic loss." Pain and suffering and other nonmonetary detriment. "Peer Review Organization" or "PRO." Any Peer Review Organization with which the Federal Health Care Financing Administration or the Commonwealth contracts for medical review of Medicare or medical assistance services, or any health care review company, approved by the commissioner, that engages in peer review for the purpose of determining that medical and rehabilitation services are medically necessary and economically provided. The membership of any PRO utilized in connection with this chapter shall include representation from the profession whose services are subject to the review.

"Private passenger motor vehicle." A four-wheel motor vehicle, except recreational vehicles not intended for highway use, which is insured by a natural person and:

(1) is a passenger car neither used as a public or livery conveyance nor rented to others; or

(2) has a gross weight not exceeding 9,000 pounds and is not principally used for commercial purposes other than farming. The term does not include any motor vehicle insured exclusively under a policy covering garage, automobile sales agency repair shop, service station or public parking place operation hazards.

"Self-insurer." An entity providing benefits and qualified in the manner set forth in section 1787 (relating to self-insurance).

"Serious injury." A personal injury resulting in death, serious impairment of body function or permanent serious disfigurement.

"Underinsured motor vehicle." A motor vehicle for which the limits of available liability insurance and self-insurance are insufficient to pay losses and damages.

"Uninsured motor vehicle." Any of the following:

(1) A motor vehicle for which there is no liability insurance or self-insurance applicable at the time of the accident.

(2) A motor vehicle for which the insurance company denies coverage or the insurance company is or becomes involved in insolvency proceedings in any jurisdiction.

(3) An unidentified motor vehicle that causes an accident resulting in injury provided the accident is reported to the police or proper governmental authority and the claimant notifies his insurer within 30 days, or as soon as practicable thereafter, that the claimant or his legal representative has a legal action arising out of the accident.

"Voluntary rate." An insurer's rating plan approved by the commissioner. In the case of an insurer with multiple rating plans, the voluntary rate shall be that rating plan applicable to the risk. (Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. imd.) 1990 Amendment. Act 6 added the defs. of "Assigned Risk Plan," "Automobile Insurance Policy Act," "clean risk," "commissioner," "necessary medical treatment and rehabilitative services," "noneconomic loss," "Peer Review Organization" or "PRO," "private passenger motor vehicle," "serious injury" and

"voluntary rate." 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 the defs. of "Automobile Insurance Policy Act" and "clean risk," was repealed by the act of June 17, 1998, P.L.464, No.68. The subject matter is now contained in Article XX of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921. Cross References. Section 1702 is referred to in sections 1161, 1798.3, 7134 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 2103 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 21 / Section 2103
False statements and penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) False statements.--Any person who willfully and knowingly makes, publishes, delivers or utters a false statement orally, or in writing, or in the form of a receipt for the sale of motor fuel, for the purpose of obtaining or attempting to obtain, or to assist any person to obtain or attempt to obtain, a credit or refund or reduction of liability for taxes under this chapter or Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax) shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction thereof, for a first offense shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500; and for each subsequent or additional offense, a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500, or undergo imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.

(a.1) Operation without identification marker.--Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b), any person who violates section 2102(d) (relating to identification markers required) and who can adequately establish an absence of knowing and willful intent shall be guilty of a summary offense and shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $25.

(b) Other penalties.--Any person willfully violating any provision of this chapter or Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax) not covered by any other penalty contained in this chapter shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction thereof, for a first offense, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500; and, for each subsequent or additional offense, a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500, or undergo imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. If the person convicted is a corporation, any imprisonment imposed shall be served by the responsible corporate employee. (July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. 60 days) 1990 Amendment. Act 42 added subsec. (a.1).
75 Pa.C.S. § 4902 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4902
Restrictions on use of highways and bridges.
Status: in_force

(a) Restrictions based on condition of highway or bridge.--

(1) The Commonwealth and local authorities with respect to highways and bridges under their jurisdictions may prohibit the operation of vehicles and may impose

restrictions as to the weight or size of vehicles operated upon a highway or bridge only when they determine by conducting an engineering and traffic study as provided for in department regulations that the highway or bridge may be damaged or destroyed unless use by vehicles is prohibited or the permissible size or weight of vehicles is reduced.

(2) School buses, emergency vehicles and vehicles making local deliveries or pickups may be exempted from restrictions on the use of highways imposed under this subsection.

(2.1) Government-owned vehicles, vehicles of local government agency contractors providing material for maintenance and department contractors engaged in or providing material for construction or maintenance shall be exempted from restrictions on the use of highways, except bridges, imposed under this subsection in accordance with department regulations. The following types of documents shall constitute evidence that a vehicle is traveling to or from a site in accordance with this paragraph:

(i) A bill of lading.

(ii) A shipping order.

(iii) A service order or other document that indicates the address of the site and purpose of the trip.

(3) The department may issue a statement of policy, which shall take effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, adopting an appropriate methodology to provide letters of local determination that identify particular vehicles, routes or uses as local in nature.

(4) The methodology under paragraph (3) may allow for exemptions from 67 Pa. Code Ch. 189 (relating to hauling in excess of posted weight limit) related to the at-risk industry of logging or other forest products experiencing a 20% decline in Statewide employment between March 2002 and March 2011, as determined by the Department of Labor and Industry.

(5) The exemptions and related requirements under paragraph (4) may remain in existence only until December 31, 2028. Exemptions for local delivery or pickup may not include traffic going to or coming from a site at which minerals, natural gas or natural resources are developed, harvested or extracted, notwithstanding whether the site is located at a residence, a commercial site or on farmland. Delivery or pickup of logs or other forest products to or from permanent processing mills located on or reachable only through posted highways shall be considered local delivery or pickup. Delivery or pickup of coal to or from permanent coal reprocessing or preparation plants located on or reachable only through posted highways and not on the same posted highway as a site at which coal is extracted shall be considered local delivery or pickup.

(b) Restrictions based on traffic conditions.--The Commonwealth and local authorities with respect to highways and bridges under their jurisdictions may prohibit the operation of vehicles and may impose restrictions as to the weight or size of vehicles operated upon a highway or bridge whenever they determine that hazardous traffic conditions or other safety factors require such a prohibition or restriction. School buses, emergency vehicles and vehicles making local deliveries or pickups may be exempted from restrictions on the use of highways imposed under this subsection.

(c) Permits and security.--

(1) The Commonwealth and local authorities may issue permits for movement of vehicles of size and weight in excess of restrictions promulgated under subsections (a) and (b) with respect to highways and bridges under their jurisdiction and may require such agreement or security as they deem necessary to cover the cost of repairs and restoration necessitated by the permitted movement of vehicles. In reference to subsection (a), the Commonwealth and local authorities shall not refuse to issue a permit with respect to a highway under their jurisdiction if there is no reasonable alternate route available. For purposes of this section, "reasonable alternate route" shall mean a route meeting the criteria set forth in department regulations relating to traffic and engineering studies.

(2) The department may establish the types of permits to be issued and agreements to be entered into, subject to the following:

(i) Permits may be for long-term or short-term use of the posted highways.

(ii) The department may require multiple vehicles traveling to or from a single destination to operate pursuant to a single permit.

(iii) The department may establish a permit type allowing the posting authority to determine that damage to the posted highway covered by the permit will be minimal. This type of permit may include categories based on the number and kinds of loads expected, including a category providing that use of the posted highway under a single minimum-use permit of less than 700 loads per year shall not require an agreement or security. The department may alter the 700 loads per year minimum-use threshold if it determines the structural capacity of the State highways can accept a higher or lower amount of over-posted weight traffic. The department may express the threshold as a loads-per-day, loads-per-week or loads-per-month number.

(iv) The department may restrict use of de minimis and minimum-use permits during thaw periods as determined by the department.

(v) The department shall exclude hauling related to unconventional oil and gas development from minimum-use status based on its disproportionate and qualitatively different impact upon highways and bridges.

(3) The department shall promulgate regulations to implement this section. During the two years immediately following the effective date of this section, the department may promulgate temporary regulations, which shall expire no later than three years following the effective date of this paragraph or upon promulgation of final regulations, whichever occurs first. Temporary regulations promulgated by the department under this paragraph shall not be subject to any of the following:

(i) Sections 201, 202 and 203 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law.

(ii) The Act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act.

(d) Designation of alternate routes.--

(1) In conjunction with the exercise of the powers set forth in subsections (a) and (b), the Commonwealth may designate alternate routes for vehicles in excess of

specified weights or sizes. Such alternate routes may utilize portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

(2) In conjunction with the exercise of the powers set forth in subsection (c), when refusing to issue a permit with respect to a highway under their jurisdiction, the Commonwealth and local authorities may conduct or cause to be conducted an alternate route study. The elements of an engineering and traffic study conducted to designate an alternate route pursuant to this section shall consist of the same elements found in department regulations.

(e) Erection of signs.--The Commonwealth and local authorities shall erect or cause to be erected and maintained restriction signs designating the restrictions within 25 feet of each end of a bridge or portion of highway restricted as provided in subsection (a) or (b). In the case of a restriction on a bridge or on a highway which does not begin or end at an intersection with an unrestricted highway, the Commonwealth or local authorities shall also place an advance informational sign at the intersection nearest each end of the restricted bridge or portion of highway which would allow drivers to avoid the restricted bridge or portion of highway. No person shall be convicted of violating subsection (a) or (b) unless the restriction sign designating the restricted bridge or portion of highway to traffic moving in the direction the person was driving was posted as required in this subsection. However, failure to post the restriction sign designating the restricted bridge or portion of highway to traffic moving in the opposite direction or failure to post any advance informational sign shall not constitute a defense to a violation of this section.

(f) Actions to be in accordance with department regulations.--All actions taken under authority of this section shall be taken in accordance with department regulations.

(f.1) Local ordinances superseded.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, local authorities are prohibited from enacting or enforcing ordinances inconsistent with the provisions contained in this section.

(g) Penalty.--

(1) Any person operating a vehicle or combination upon a highway or bridge in violation of a prohibition or restriction imposed under subsection (a) is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $75, except that any person convicted of operating a vehicle with a gross weight in excess of a posted weight shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $150 plus $150 for each 500 pounds, or part thereof, in excess of 3,000 pounds over the maximum allowable weight.

(2) Any person operating a vehicle or combination in violation of a prohibition or restriction imposed under subsection (b) is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $500.

(h) (Reserved).

(i) Authority to conduct investigations and audits.--The Commonwealth and local authorities may conduct or cause to be conducted an investigation and audit of a person or entity to determine if there has been a violation of this section, pertinent regulation or agreement. Audits shall be limited to proper usage of letters of local determination and de minimis and minimum-use permits.

(j) Authority to suspend, revoke or deny permits.--The Commonwealth and local authorities may suspend, revoke or deny a permit and agreement if it is determined by the Commonwealth

or a local authority that there has been a violation of this section, pertinent regulation or agreement, notwithstanding any other provision of this section. (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.411, No.33, eff. 60 days; May 11, 2006, P.L.161, No.38, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. imd.; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.725, No.115, eff. imd; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.881, No.138, eff. 60 days; July 11, 2022, P.L.1591, No.91, eff. 60 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 91 amended subsec. (a)(5) and added subsec. (a)(2.1). 2018 Amendments. Acts 115 and 138 amended subsec. (a)(4) and (5). The amendments by Acts 115 and 138 are identical and therefore have been merged.

Amendment. Act 89 amended subsecs. (a) and (c) and added subsecs. (h), (i) and (j). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2006 Amendment. Act 38 amended subsec. (g)(2). Cross References. Section 4902 is referred to in sections 4943, 4963, 6506 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1370 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1370
Report to General Assembly.
Status: in_force

No later than January 1, 2015, and on January 1 of every fifth year thereafter, the department shall report to the chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives on the utilization of special registration plates provided for in this chapter. For each special registration plate, the report shall include the number of plates then in use, the number of new plates issued annually since the preceding report and make recommendations regarding the need for the continued issuance of such plates, including an analysis of usage, cost of issuance and any required revision to fees so as to maintain necessary financial support for the highway system in this Commonwealth. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. 60 days) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 added section 1370. 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. § 1920 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 19 / Section 1920
Trailers.
Status: in_force

(a) General rule.--The annual fee for registration of a trailer shall be determined by its registered gross weight according to the following table: Registered Gross Fee Weight in Pounds $ 6 3,000 or less

3,001 - 10,000

10,001 or more

(b) Optional five-year registration.--A trailer with a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less may be registered for a period of five years upon payment by the registrant of the applicable fee for such period.

(c) Optional permanent registration.--

(1) A trailer with a registered gross weight of 10,001 or more pounds may be registered for a one-time fee of $165 in lieu of the annual fee at the option of the registrant.

(2) A permanent registration of a trailer under this section may be transferred to another trailer one time upon payment of the fee under section 1927 (relating to transfer of registration). (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsecs. (a) and (c), effective July 1, 2014, as to subsecs. (a) and (c)(1) and January 1, 2015, as to subsec. (c)(2). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1920 is referred to in sections 1307, 1926, 1926.2 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 3547 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 35 / Section 3547
Right-of-way of pedestrians on sidewalks.
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way

to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across the alley, building entrance, road or driveway. Cross References. Section 3547 is referred to in section 1535 of this title.
75 Pa.C.S. § 1331 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 13 / Section 1331
Issuance and reissuance of registration plates.
Status: in_force

(a) Department to provide plates.--Registration plates shall be provided by the department.

(b) Information on plate.--Every registration plate shall have displayed upon it the identifying numbers or letters assigned to the vehicle, the name of the Commonwealth, which may be abbreviated, and any other data the department may deem necessary.

(c) Temporary registration plates.--The department shall provide temporary registration plates for use on vehicles which are to be removed from this Commonwealth or for use as necessary pending issuance of permanent registration plates.

(d) Reflectorizing material on plate.--All registration plates, except temporary plates, shall be treated with reflectorizing material in accordance with standards approved by the department.

(e) Issuance of plates by agents.--The department may deliver registration plates, other than special plates, to designated agents, who shall have the authority to issue them in conjunction with the issuance of temporary registration cards.

(f) Periodic reissuance of registration plates.--The department shall develop, implement and administer a program to provide for the reissuance of current registration plates previously issued under this section. The program to be established under this subsection shall address the following criteria:

(1) Other than the annual registration fee required under sections 1305 (relating to application for registration) and 1309 (relating to renewal of registration) and Subchapter B of Chapter 19 (relating to registration fees), the reissued registration plate shall be issued under section 1934 (relating to general reissuance).

(2) The program shall provide that current registration plates issued under this section be replaced. The program may provide that the department provide for reissuance of registration plates on a staggered basis which will replace registration plates issued under this section.

(3) The program may provide for the return of and the recycling of the older registration plates.

(4) (Deleted by amendment).

(5) (Deleted by amendment).

(6) The program may contain any other conditions, limitations, contractual arrangements or other factors which the department deems necessary to implement this subsection. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151; Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days) 2008 Amendment. Act 133 amended subsec. (f). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended the section heading and added subsec. (f), effective in 60 days as to the section heading and July 1, 1999, as to subsec. (f).
75 Pa.C.S. § 6321 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 63 / Section 6321
Records of issuing authorities.
Status: in_force

Every issuing authority shall conform to such procedures and standards with respect to records of proceedings arising under this title as may be prescribed pursuant to Title 42 (relating to judiciary and judicial procedure). (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 2 years) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 added present section 6321 and repealed former section 6321 relating to the same subject matter.
75 Pa.C.S. § 6503 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 65 / Section 6503
Subsequent convictions of certain offenses.
Status: in_force

(a) General offenses.--Every person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of any of the following provisions shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both: Section 1543(a) (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked) except as set forth in subsection (a.1). Section 3734 (relating to driving without lights to avoid identification or arrest). Section 3748 (relating to false reports).

(a.1) Certain repeat offenses.--A person convicted of a sixth or subsequent offense under section 1543(a) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 and to imprisonment for not less than 30 days but not more than six months.

(b) Driving without a license.--Every person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of section 1501(a) (relating to drivers required to be licensed) within seven years of the date of commission of the offense preceding the offense for which sentence is to be imposed shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. (July 9, 1986, P.L.544, No.96, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.914, No.93, eff. 60 days; Oct. 16, 2024, P.L.992, No.103, eff. 11 months) 2024 Amendment. Act 103 amended subsec. (a).
75 Pa.C.S. § 1556 — PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 15 / Section 1556
Ignition interlock limited license.
Status: in_force

(a) Issuance.--

(1) The department shall issue an ignition interlock limited license under this section to an individual whose operating privileges have been suspended or revoked for:

(i) a violation under section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or under former section 3731 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or a violation substantially similar to a violation under this paragraph in another jurisdiction; or

(ii) a refusal to submit to chemical testing under section 1547 (relating to chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance).

(2) The department shall issue an ignition interlock limited license under the provisions of this section only

upon receiving proof that any motor vehicle to be operated by the individual has been equipped with an approved ignition interlock system as defined in section 3801 (relating to definitions) as a condition of issuing an ignition interlock limited license. Any vehicle to be operated by the individual, during any period in which the individual holds a valid ignition interlock limited license, must be equipped with an ignition interlock system.

(3) An ignition interlock limited license issued under the provisions of this section permits an individual to operate motor vehicles equipped with a functioning ignition interlock system, as defined in section 3801.

(4) Any period in which an individual holds a valid ignition interlock limited license under this section shall be counted toward satisfaction of any mandatory period of ignition interlock use imposed under section 3805 (relating to ignition interlock) arising from the same incident.

(b) Petition.--

(1) An applicant for an ignition interlock limited license shall file a petition with the department, by certified mail, on a form prescribed by the department, and shall include proof that an approved ignition interlock system, as defined in section 3801, has been installed in one or more motor vehicles that the applicant seeks permission to operate.

(2) The petition shall also include proof of financial responsibility covering each vehicle the applicant requests to be permitted to operate. The department shall promulgate regulations to require additional information as well as additional evidence to verify the information contained in the petition.

(3) The applicant shall surrender the applicant's driver's license in accordance with section 1540 (relating to surrender of license). If the applicant's driver's license has been lost or stolen, the applicant shall submit an application for a replacement license, along with the proper fee. If the applicant is a nonresident licensed driver, the applicant shall submit an acknowledgment of suspension in lieu of a driver's license. If the applicant's license has expired, the applicant shall submit an application for renewal, along with the appropriate fee. All fines and costs must be paid at the time of petition unless the applicant is currently on a payment plan. Restoration fees required under section 1960 (relating to reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration) must be paid at the time of petition. Restoration fees required under section 1547(b.2) must be paid as follows:

(i) One-half of the amount must be paid at the time of petition.

(ii) The remaining amount must be paid at the time of application for an unrestricted driver's license.

(4) Consistent with the provisions of this section, if the applicant is qualified, the department shall issue an ignition interlock limited license within 20 days of receipt of the petition and all other requirements for issuance.

(c) Fee.--The application fee for an ignition interlock limited license shall be $65. This fee shall be nonrefundable.

(d) Unauthorized issuance.--The department shall prohibit issuance of an ignition interlock limited license to:

(1) Any individual who is not licensed to drive by the Commonwealth or any other state.

(2) Any individual who is required by this title to take an examination and who has failed to take and pass the examination.

(3) Any individual whose operating privilege has been recalled or canceled.

(4) Any individual who has an unsatisfied judgment against the individual as the result of a motor vehicle operation, until the judgment has been satisfied under the provisions of section 1774 (relating to payments sufficient to satisfy judgments) or an installment agreement has been entered into to satisfy the judgment, as permitted under section 1772(b) (relating to suspension for nonpayment of judgments) or 1775 (relating to installment payment of judgments), and the financial responsibility of the person has been established.

(5) Any individual applying for an ignition interlock limited license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

(6) Any individual if the department is disqualified from issuing the ignition interlock limited license under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Title XII of Public Law 99-570, 49 U.S.C. § 31302 et seq.) or the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748).

(7) Any individual whose operating privilege has been suspended under section 1532(a.1) (relating to suspension of operating privilege) for conviction or adjudication of delinquency based on a violation of section 3732 (relating to homicide by vehicle) or 3735 (relating to homicide by vehicle while driving under influence).

(e) Adjudication eligibility.--An individual whose operating privilege has been suspended or revoked for a conviction of an offense under section 3802 or under former section 3731 or an offense substantially similar to an offense under section 3802 or former section 3731 in another jurisdiction shall be eligible to apply for and, if otherwise qualified, be issued an ignition interlock limited license upon receipt of notice of the suspension or revocation.

(f) Suspension eligibility.--The following shall apply:

(1) An individual whose license has been suspended under section 1547(b) shall be eligible to apply for and, if otherwise qualified, be issued an ignition interlock limited license under this section if the individual:

(i) has served six months of the suspension imposed under section 1547(b)(1)(i); or

(ii) has served nine months of the suspension imposed under section 1547(b)(1)(ii).

(2) An individual whose license has been suspended under section 3804(e) (relating to penalties) shall be eligible to apply for and, if otherwise qualified, be issued an ignition interlock limited license under this section if the individual:

(i) has not had a prior offense, as defined under section 3806 (relating to prior offenses). The individual shall be immediately eligible for a suspension imposed under section 3804(e)(2)(i);

(i.1) has not previously completed Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition within the prior 10 years for an offense under section 3806(a). The individual shall be immediately eligible for a suspension imposed under section 3804(e)(2)(i);

(ii) has served six months of the suspension imposed under section 3804(e)(2)(i); or

(iii) has served nine months of the suspension imposed under section 3804(e)(2)(ii).

(3) An individual whose license has been suspended under section 3807(d) (relating to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) shall be eligible, but not required, to apply for and, if otherwise qualified, be issued an ignition interlock limited license under this section for the duration of the suspension.

(g) Duration.--An individual may hold a valid ignition interlock limited license under this section for the duration of the mandatory period of ignition interlock usage imposed under section 3805 arising from the same incident.

(h) Required proof.--The department shall issue an ignition interlock limited license under the provisions of this section only upon receiving proof that any motor vehicle to be operated by the individual has been equipped with an approved ignition interlock system as defined in section 3801 as a condition of issuing an ignition interlock limited license. Any vehicle to be operated by the individual, during any period in which the individual holds a valid ignition interlock limited license, must be equipped with an ignition interlock system.

(i) Offenses reported during a period for which an ignition interlock limited license has been issued.--If the department receives a report of an offense for which the penalty is a cancellation, disqualification, recall, suspension or revocation of operating privileges or a report under section 3815(c)(4) (relating to mandatory sentencing) for any individual who has been issued an ignition interlock limited license, the department, at its sole discretion, shall either:

(1) extend the term of the ignition interlock limited license for up to the original term for which the driver's license was suspended or revoked; or

(2) recall the ignition interlock limited license, and the individual shall surrender the limited license to the department or its agents designated under the authority of section 1540.

(j) Restrictions.--

(1) Pursuant to subsection (a)(2), an individual who has been issued an ignition interlock limited license shall operate only motor vehicles equipped with a functioning ignition interlock system, as defined in section 3801.

(2) The operating privileges of an individual who has been issued an ignition interlock limited license remain under suspension or revocation, except when operating a motor vehicle in accordance with the conditions of issuance and restrictions of the ignition interlock limited license.

(k) Employment exemption.--If a person with an ignition interlock limited license is required in the course and scope of employment to drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a motor vehicle owned by the person's employer, the following apply:

(1) except as set forth in paragraph (2), the person may drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of that motor vehicle in the course and scope of employment without installation of an ignition interlock system if:

(i) the employer has been notified that the employee is restricted; and

(ii) the employee has proof of the notification in the employee's possession while driving, operating or being in actual physical control of the movement of the employer's motor vehicle. Proof of the notification may

be established only by the notarized signature of the employer acknowledging notification on a form which shall be provided by the department for this purpose and shall include a contact telephone number of the employer.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply in any of the following circumstances:

(i) To the extent that an employer-owned motor vehicle is made available to the employee for personal use.

(ii) If the employer-owned motor vehicle is owned by an entity which is wholly or partially owned or controlled by the person subject to this section.

(iii) If the employer-owned motor vehicle is a school bus, a school vehicle or a vehicle designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver.

(l) Appeal from denial or recall of ignition interlock limited license.--

(1) Any individual who is denied an ignition interlock limited license or whose ignition interlock limited license is extended or recalled under subsection (i) may file with the department a petition for a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. (relating to administrative law and procedure).

(2) The department may charge a reasonable fee based on the cost to the department for conducting the hearing.

(3) The appeal shall not operate as an automatic supersedeas. If an administrative hearing officer orders a supersedeas in any appeal, the individual shall earn no credit toward serving the suspension for which the individual was granted an ignition interlock limited license.

(4) An appeal from a decision of an administrative hearing officer may be taken in the manner provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 763(a) (relating to direct appeals from government agencies).

(5) Appeals under this subsection are exempt from the provisions of section 1550(b) (relating to judicial review) and from the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 933 (relating to appeals from government agencies). (May 25, 2016, P.L.236, No.33, eff. 15 months; July 20, 2017, P.L.333, No.30; Dec. 22, 2025, P.L.363, No.58, eff. imd.) 2025 Amendment. Act 58 added subsec. (f)(2)(i.1). See section 8 of Act 58 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to findings and declarations. 2017 Amendment. Act 30 amended subsecs. (b)(3) and (f), effective immediately as to subsec. (b)(3) and 15 months as to subsec. (f). 2016 Amendment. Act 33 added section 1556. Cross References. Section 1556 is referred to in sections 1547, 3805, 3806, 3808 of this title.