reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
75 PA Cons Stat § 7723 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7723 - Special snowmobile and ATV events

 § 7723. Special snowmobile and ATV events. (a) General rule.--Snowmobiles and ATV's may be operated on highways and streets for special snowmobile and ATV events of limited duration which are conducted according to a prearranged schedule under permit from the governmental agency having jurisdiction.  (b) Authority of local authorities.--A local authority may block off highways and streets within its jurisdiction for the purpose of allowing snowmobile and ATV races, rallies or derbies. No State trunk highway or connecting street, or part thereof, shall be blocked off by any local authority for any snowmobile or ATV race, rally or derby.  (c) Notification and duty of police.--A local authority shall notify the local police department and the county sheriff's office at least one week in advance of the time and place of any snowmobile or ATV race, rally or derby which may result in any highway or street, or part thereof, being blocked off. Upon such notice, the local police department shall take such measures as it deems appropriate to protect persons and property and to regulate traffic in the designated area and its vicinity on the day of such race, rally or derby.   (Nov. 26, 1978, P.L.1399, No.330, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7724 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7724 - Operation on private or State property

§ 7724. Operation on private or State property. (a) Private real property.-- (1) No person shall operate a snowmobile or an ATV on private real property without the consent of the owner thereof. Any person operating a snowmobile or an ATV upon lands of another shall stop and identify himself upon the request of the landowner or his duly authorized representatives and, if requested to do so by the landowner, shall promptly remove the snowmobile or ATV from the premises.  (2) When a person operates a snowmobile or an ATV in a manner as to violate section 3717 (relating to trespass by motor vehicle), the applicable fines, penalties and suspensions provided in this title for violation of section 3717 shall apply to this subsection.  (b) State property.-- (1) No person shall operate a snowmobile or an ATV on State-owned property except on clearly marked and previously designated snowmobile or ATV routes or as expressly permitted by the Commonwealth.  (2) (i) The department may designate any road within a State Park or State Forest over which the department has jurisdiction as a snowmobile road or an ATV road, or both, and may, in its discretion, determine whether the road shall be closed to vehicular traffic or whether snowmobiles and ATV's may share the designated road with vehicular traffic. Adequate notices of such designation and determination shall be sufficiently and prominently displayed.  (ii) No person shall operate a snowmobile or ATV on State park or State forest land except as follows:  (A) A person may operate a snowmobile on a road, trail or area that is designated and marked by the department as open for snowmobile use or on which the person has been given specific written permission to operate the snowmobile.  (B) A person may operate a Class I ATV on a road, trail or area that is designated and marked by the department as open for ATV use or on which the person has been given specific written permission to operate the ATV.  (C) A person may operate a Class II ATV on a road, trail or area if the person has been given specific written permission by the department to operate a Class II ATV on the road, trail or area.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; July 1, 1990, P.L.312, No.70, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. imd.)    Cross References. Section 7724 is referred to in section 7725 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 7726 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7726 - Operation in safe manner

 § 7726. Operation in safe manner. (a) General rule.--No person shall operate a snowmobile or an ATV in any of the following ways:  (1) At a rate of speed that is unreasonable or improper under existing conditions or in excess of the maximum limits posted for vehicular traffic.  (2) In any careless way so as to endanger the person or property of another. (3) While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance. (b) Permitting unsafe operation.--No owner or other person having charge or control of a snowmobile or an ATV shall knowingly authorize or permit the operation of the snowmobile or ATV by any person who is incapable to do so by reason of age, physical or mental disability, or who is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance.  (c) Operation on highways and streets open to snowmobiles or ATV's and vehicular traffic.--No person shall operate a snowmobile or ATV in any of the following ways on highways and streets open to snowmobiles or ATV's and vehicular traffic:  (1) Upon the left side of highways or streets, except one-way streets, or as specified in paragraph (2).  (2) Ride two snowmobiles or ATV's abreast. Snowmobiles and ATV's shall be operated in single file except when overtaking another vehicle. The driver of any vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof, until safely clear of such overtaken vehicle. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a driver overtaking the passing upon the right of another vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn. The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the center of a highway in overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking or passing to be made in safety.  (3) Turn to the right or left at an intersection or stop or decrease speed at an intersection without signaling as stated in this paragraph. The driver shall extend his hand and arm from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner to indicate as stated:  (i) Left turn or other vehicle movement toward left, hand and arm extended horizontally. (ii) Right turn or other vehicle movement toward right, left hand and arm extended outward and pointed upward from the elbow.  (iii) Stop or decrease speed, either the left or right hand and arm extended upward. (4) Disobey any traffic signal or signs placed in accordance with this title unless otherwise directed by a peace officer.  (5) Without a securely fastened helmet on the head of an individual who operates or is a passenger on a snowmobile or ATV or who is being towed or otherwise propelled by a snowmobile. The department shall specify the types of helmets allowed through rules and regulations.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7727 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7727 - Additional limitations on operation

§ 7727. Additional limitations on operation. Except as otherwise permitted under Title 34 (relating to game), no person shall: (1) Operate or ride in any snowmobile or ATV with any bow and arrows or with any firearm in his possession unless it is unstrung or unloaded.  (2) Drive or pursue any game or wildlife with a snowmobile or an ATV.  (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; July 8, 1986, P.L.442, No.93, eff. July 1, 1987)    Cross References. Section 7727 is referred to in section 6109 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).
75 PA Cons Stat § 7728 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7728 - Accidents and accident reports

 § 7728. Accidents and accident reports. (a) Duty to stop and provide information.--Whenever any snowmobile or ATV is involved in an accident resulting in loss of life, personal injury or damage to property and the operator thereof has knowledge of such accident, he shall stop and give his name and address, the name and address of the owner thereof and the registration number of the snowmobile or ATV to the injured person or the person sustaining the damage or to a police officer. In case no police officer nor the person sustaining the damage is present at the place where the damage occurred, then the operator shall immediately report, as soon as he is physically able, the accident to the nearest law enforcement agency.  (b) Report of accident to department.--The operator of any snowmobile or ATV involved in any accident resulting in injuries to or death of any person or resulting in property damage to the estimated amount of $100 or more shall, within seven days after such accident, report the matter in writing to the department. If the operator is physically incapable of making the report and there is another participant in the accident not so incapacitated, the participant shall make the report within the prescribed period of time after the accident. In the event that there is no other participant and the operator is other than the owner, then the owner shall within the prescribed period of time, after learning of the facts of such accident, report the matter to the department, together with such information as may have come to his knowledge relating to such accident. Every operator or owner of a snowmobile or an ATV in an accident, or surviving participant of any such accident, shall make such other and additional reports as the department shall require.  (c) Report by law enforcement officer.--A law enforcement officer who investigates or receives information of an accident involving a snowmobile or an ATV shall make a written report of the investigation or information received, and such additional facts relating to the accident as may come to his knowledge, and mail the same within 48 hours to the department and keep a record thereof in his office.  (d) Exception.--This section does not apply when property damage is sustained in sanctioned snowmobile or ATV races, derbies and rallies.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7729 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7729 - Liability of owner for negligence

 § 7729. Liability of owner for negligence. (a) General rule.--Negligence in the use or operation of a snowmobile or an ATV is attributable to the owner. Every owner of a snowmobile or an ATV used or operated in this Commonwealth shall be liable and responsible for death or injury to person or damage to property resulting from negligence in the use or operation of such snowmobile or ATV by any person using or operating the snowmobile or ATV with the permission, express or implied, of such owner.  (b) Exception.--The negligence of the operator shall not be attributed to the owner as to any claim or cause of action accruing to the operator or his legal representative for such injuries or death.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7730 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7730 - Liability insurance

 § 7730. Liability insurance. (a) Requirement.--A snowmobile or ATV for which registration is required under this chapter shall have liability insurance coverage for the snowmobile or ATV issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this Commonwealth. This subsection does not apply to limited registrations.  (b) Proof of insurance.--Proof of insurance as required by this section shall be produced and displayed by the owner or operator of such snowmobile or ATV upon the request of any magistrate or any person having authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter or to any person who has suffered or claims to have suffered either personal injury or property damage as a result of the operation of such snowmobile or ATV. It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution for a violation of this section that such proof was so produced within 72 hours of receiving notice of such violation, injury or damage or the claim of such injury or damage.  (c) Owner's responsibility.--No owner of a snowmobile or ATV shall operate or permit the same to be operated without having in full force and effect liability insurance coverage required by this section. The operator of a snowmobile or ATV shall carry proof of insurance on his person or on the snowmobile or ATV when it is in operation.  (d) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) or (c) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and costs of prosecution and, in default of payment of the fine or costs, shall be imprisoned for not more than ten days.   (July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7741 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7741 - Head lamps and tail lamps

 § 7741. Head lamps and tail lamps. (a) Time of operation.--Every snowmobile or ATV operated during hours of darkness shall display a lighted head lamp and tail lamp. The lights shall be in operation during the period of from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions caused by fog or otherwise, other persons, vehicles and other objects are not clearly discernible for a distance of 500 feet ahead.  (b) Head lamp requirements.--The head lamp shall display white light of sufficient illuminating power to reveal any person, vehicle or substantial object at a distance of 100 feet ahead.  (1) If the snowmobile or ATV is equipped with a multiple beam head lamp, the upper beam shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in this section and the lowermost beam shall be so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 50 feet ahead.  (2) If the snowmobile or ATV is equipped with a single beam head lamp, the lamp shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is loaded none of the high intensity portion of the light, at a distance of 75 feet ahead, projects higher than the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes.  (c) Tail lamp requirements.--The tail lamp shall display a red light plainly visible during darkness from a distance of 500 feet.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7742 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7742 - Brakes

 § 7742. Brakes. (a) Snowmobiles.--It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile which is not equipped with at least one brake of a design approved by the department operated either by hand or by foot, capable of bringing the snowmobile to a stop, under normal conditions, within 40 feet when traveling at a speed of 20 miles per hour with a 150 pound driver and on hard packed snow, or locking its traction belt or belts. The design shall permit simple and easy adjustment to compensate for wear.  (b) ATV's.--It is unlawful to operate an ATV which is not equipped with a braking system which may be operated by hand or foot, capable of producing deceleration of 14 feet per second on level ground at a speed of 20 miles per hour, and the design must permit simple and easy adjustment to compensate for wear.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7743 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7743 - Mufflers and sound control

§ 7743. Mufflers and sound control. (a) General rule.--It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV which is not equipped at all times with a muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust sound into the overall snowmobile or ATV sound and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual sound. The exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound. The sound intensity produced by a snowmobile shall not exceed 82dbA when measured in accordance with SAE Recommended Practice J 192 Exterior Sound Level for Snowmobiles, as amended. The department may by regulation adopt more stringent sound requirements for snowmobiles. The department shall by regulation adopt sound requirements for in-use operation of ATV's using measurement procedures in accordance with SAE Recommended Practice J 1287 July 1998, Measurement of Exhaust Level of Stationary Motorcycles. The sound level intensity produced by an ATV manufactured before January 1, 1998, shall not exceed 99dbA, or decibels, when measured at 20 inches. The sound level intensity produced by an ATV manufactured on or after January 1, 1998, shall not exceed 96dbA, or decibels, when measured at 20 inches.  (b) Modified mufflers prohibited.--It is unlawful to modify a muffler or to operate a snowmobile or an ATV with a modified muffler so as to increase the sound level of the snowmobile or ATV above the level allowed by this section.  (c) Exception.--This section does not apply to organized races or similar competitive events.  (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; Nov. 3, 2016, P.L.1058, No.136, eff. imd.; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.725, No.115, eff. imd.)    2018 Amendment. Act 115 amended subsec. (a).  2016 Amendment. Act 136 amended the section heading and subsec. (a).
75 PA Cons Stat § 7751 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7751 - Enforcement personnel and procedures

 § 7751. Enforcement personnel and procedures. (a) Duty of enforcement.--Every law enforcement officer in this Commonwealth and designated officers and employees of the department shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.  (b) Forms and procedures.--The department may prescribe the form of summons or complaint, or both, in all cases involving a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any ordinance, rule or regulation relating to snowmobiles or ATV's, or of any class or category of such cases, and may establish procedures for proper administrative controls over the disposition thereof.  (c) Records and reports.--The chief executive officer of each local police force, sheriffs and the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police shall prepare or cause to be prepared such records and reports as may be prescribed under this section.  (d) Rules and regulations.--The department may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary to accomplish the purposes and enforce the provisions of this section including requirements for reporting by trial courts having jurisdiction over snowmobile and ATV violations.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 7752 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles|Section 7752 - Penalties for violation of chapter

§ 7752. Penalties for violation of chapter. (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) and unless otherwise provided in this chapter, a person who violates this chapter commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction:  (1) For a first offense, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 and costs of prosecution and, in default of the payment of the fine or costs, shall be imprisoned for not more than ten days.  (2) For a subsequent offense, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $300 and costs of prosecution and, in default of the payment of the fine or costs, shall be imprisoned for not more than 30 days.  (b) Failure to obtain liability insurance.--(Deleted by amendment).  (c) Unauthorized disposition of forms.--A person who disposes of a summons or complaint issued pursuant to this chapter in a manner other than that prescribed by law, rule or regulation commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.  (d) Registration.-- (1) A person who violates section 7711.1 (relating to registration of snowmobile or ATV) or 7711.2 (relating to limited registration of snowmobile or ATV) by failing to obtain the required registration certificate or limited registration certificate commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 or to be imprisoned for 90 days, or both, and costs of prosecution. Proceedings for a summary offense under this paragraph must be commenced within 60 days after commission of the alleged offense or within 60 days after discovery of the commission of the offense or the identity of the offender, whichever is later.  (2) A person who violates section 7711.1 or 7711.2 by failing to properly display the required registration decal or plate commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and costs of prosecution.  (3) A person who violates section 7711.1 by failing to properly display the required expiration sticker or by failing to carry the required registration certificate commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and costs of prosecution.   (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
75 PA Cons Stat § 77A01 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77A - Operation of Golf Carts|Section 77A01 - Operation on highways

§ 77A01. Operation on highways. (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 Cons Stat § 77A02 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 77A - Operation of Golf Carts|Section 77A02 - Designation of golf cart crossings

§ 77A02. Designation of golf cart crossings. (a) General rule.--The department on State-designated highways and a local authority on highways within the local authority's jurisdiction may designate a crossing within the jurisdiction as a golf cart crossing with official traffic-control devices for the crossings.  (b) Posting notices.--Adequate notice of golf cart crossing designations shall be sufficiently and prominently displayed.  (c) Golf cart crossing costs.--If a golf cart crossing is beneficial to residents of a homeowners association, a private college or other private entity, the homeowners association, private college or other private entity shall be responsible for costs incurred by the department or political subdivision.  (d) Liability.--Liability may not be imposed on the department or any other State agency or any political subdivision of this Commonwealth as a result of designating any crossing over any highway as a golf cart crossing as provided under subsection (a).