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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7711.2 - Limited registration of snowmobile or ATV

§ 7711.2. Limited registration of snowmobile or ATV.
(a) General rule.--
It is unlawful for a person to operate or for an owner to permit another person to operate a snowmobile or ATV identified in section 7711.1(f)(3) (relating to registration of snowmobile or ATV) unless:
(1) A limited registration certificate has been issued therefor pursuant to subsection (b).
(2) There is displayed on the snowmobile a valid registration decal or on the ATV a valid registration plate issued pursuant to subsection (b).
(3) The display of the registration decal or plate 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, the department shall issue to the owner of a snowmobile or ATV for which limited registration is required under subsection (a):
(1) A limited registration certificate containing the registration number for the snowmobile or ATV.
(2) A registration decal displaying the registration number for a snowmobile or a registration plate displaying the registration number for an ATV.
(c) Temporary limited registration.--
Temporary limited registration for a period not to exceed 45 days may be issued by a dealer as prescribed by the department. Proof of temporary limited registration shall be displayed as prescribed by the department.
(d) Transfer of ownership.--
Upon transfer of ownership of a snowmobile or ATV for which a limited registration certificate has been issued, the limited registration certificate shall become invalid. The transferor shall, within 15 days from the date of transfer, return to the department the limited registration certificate with the date of transfer and the name and address of the new owner endorsed on the back. The registration decal or plate shall not be removed from the snowmobile or ATV upon transfer to the new owner and is invalid until the new owner obtains a registration certificate or limited registration certificate for the snowmobile or ATV.
(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 limited registration certificate. A suspended or revoked limited registration certificate is invalid.
(June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2001 Amendment.
Act 68 added section 7711.2.
Cross References.
Section 7711.2 is referred to in section 7752 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712 - Registration of snowmobiles and registration and issuance of certificates of title for ATV's (Repealed)

§ 7712. Registration of snowmobiles and registration and issuance of certificates of title for ATV's (Repealed).
2001 Repeal.
Section 7712 was repealed June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, effective in 120 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.2 - Transfer to or from dealer

§ 7712.2. Transfer to or from dealer.
(a) Transfer to dealer.--
If a dealer acquires a snowmobile or ATV for the purpose of resale, a certificate of title need not be applied for as provided for in section 7712.1 (relating to certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV), but the dealer shall, within seven days from the date of acquisition, forward to the department, upon a form prescribed and furnished by the department, notification of the acquisition of the snowmobile or ATV.
(b) Execution and display of notice of transfer.--
A dealer making notification pursuant to subsection (a) shall execute at least three copies of the notification, the original of which shall be forwarded to the department, one copy to accompany the snowmobile or ATV in any subsequent transfer and one copy to be retained by the dealer for at least one year after a subsequent transfer, to be exhibited, with the assigned certificate of title, upon request of a police officer or authorized department employee.
(c) Transfer from dealer.--
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a), if a dealer transfers the dealer's interest in a snowmobile or ATV:
(1) The dealer shall execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee in the space provided on the certificate of title or as the department prescribes.
(2) The transferee shall complete the application for certificate of title in the name of the transferee, sworn to before a notary public or other officer empowered to administer oaths.
(3) The dealer shall forward to the department the certificate of title executed as required by paragraph (1), a properly completed application for certificate of title and such other forms as the department may require within 15 days of the transfer.
(d) Exception for repossessed snowmobiles or ATV's.--
This section does not apply to a snowmobile or ATV repossessed upon default of performance of a lease, contract of conditional sale or similar agreement.
(e) Penalty and suspension or revocation of dealer registration.--
A dealer who violates this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50. If a dealer violates this section, the department may suspend or revoke the registration issued under section 7711 (relating to registration of dealers).
(Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.3 - Transfer of snowmobile or ATV by operation of law

§ 7712.3. Transfer of snowmobile or ATV by operation of law.
(a) General rule.--
If the interest of an owner in a snowmobile or ATV passes to another other than by voluntary transfer, the transferee shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly mail or deliver to the department the last certificate of title, if available, and shall apply for a new certificate of title on a form prescribed and furnished by the department. The application shall be accompanied by such instruments or documents of authority, or certified copies thereof, as may be sufficient or required by law to evidence or effect a transfer of title or interest in or to chattels in such case.
(b) Transfer to surviving spouse.--
Transfer of a certificate of title to a surviving spouse, or a person designated by the spouse, may be made without the necessity of filing for letters of administration, notwithstanding the fact that there are minor children surviving the decedent, if the surviving spouse files an affidavit that all debts of the decedent have been paid.
(c) Surrender of certificate.--
A person holding a certificate of title, whose interest in a snowmobile or ATV has been extinguished or transferred other than by voluntary transfer, shall immediately surrender the certificate of title to the person to whom the right to possession of the snowmobile or ATV has passed. Upon request of the department, such person shall mail or deliver the certificate to the department. Delivery of the certificate pursuant to the request of the department does not affect the rights of the person surrendering the certificate.
(Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.4 - Correction of certificate of title

§ 7712.4. Correction of certificate of title.
(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)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.5 - Issuance of new certificate following transfer

§ 7712.5. Issuance of new certificate following transfer.
(a) Voluntary transfer.--
The department, upon receipt of a properly assigned certificate of title with an application for a new certificate of title, the required fee and any other required documents and articles, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner and mail it to the first secured party named in the certificate or, if none, to the owner.
(b) Involuntary transfer.--
The department, upon receipt of an application for a new certificate of title by a transferee other than by voluntary transfer, on a form prescribed and furnished by the department together with proof satisfactory to the department of the transfer, the required fee and any other required documents and articles, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner.
(c) Filing and retention of surrendered certificate.--
The department shall file and retain for five years a surrendered certificate of title, or a copy, in such a manner as to permit the tracing of title of the snowmobile or ATV.
(Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2001 Amendments.
Act 68 overlooked the amendment by Act 18, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 7712.5.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.6 - Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title

§ 7712.6. Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title.
(a) Return of new snowmobile or ATV.--
The department may cancel the certificate of title issued for a new snowmobile or ATV if it is shown by satisfactory evidence that the snowmobile or ATV has been returned to the dealer from whom obtained.
(b) Snowmobile or ATV sold to nonresidents.--
The department may cancel a certificate of title for a snowmobile or ATV sold to a resident of another state or foreign country if the snowmobile or ATV is to be registered in the other jurisdiction.
(c) Surrender of Pennsylvania certificate in other jurisdiction.--
The department, upon receipt of notification from another state or foreign country that a certificate of title issued by the department has been surrendered by the owner in conformity with the laws of the other state or foreign country, may cancel the certificate of title.
(d) Surrender of foreign certificate to department.--
If an owner surrenders a certificate of title from another state or foreign country to the department, the department may notify the state or foreign country so that the certificate of title may be canceled or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the law of the other jurisdiction.
(e) Conviction for misstatement of facts.--
The department, upon receipt of certification from the clerk of a court showing conviction for a misstatement of facts on an application for an original or duplicate certificate of title or a transfer of a certificate of title, shall suspend the certificate of title and require that it be returned to the department within ten days of notice by the department, whereupon the department may cancel it.
(f) Nonpayment of fee.--
The department may suspend or cancel a certificate of title when a check received in payment of the fee is not paid on demand or when the fee for the certificate is unpaid and owing.
(g) Security interest unaffected by suspension or cancellation.--
Suspension or cancellation of a certificate of title does not, in itself, affect the validity of a security interest noted on the certificate.
(h) Surrender of certificate.--
The department may request the return of a certificate of title which has been suspended or canceled. The owner or person in possession of the certificate of title shall, within ten days of the date of request by the department, mail or deliver the certificate to the department.
(Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.7 - Application for certificate of title by agent

§ 7712.7. Application for certificate of title by agent.
(a) Authorization to apply.--
No person may apply for a certificate of title on behalf of another person unless authorization to do so is in effect and is verified by oath or affirmation of the other person, made, except as between lessors and fleet owners as lessees, not more than 15 days before the application is received by the department. A lessor may authorize a fleet owner to apply for a certificate of title for a leased snowmobile or ATV for a period of up to one year.
(b) Certificate not to be assigned in blank.--
No person may apply for, or assign or physically possess, a certificate of title, or direct or allow another person in his employ or control to apply for, or assign or physically possess, a certificate of title, unless the name of the transferee is placed on the assignment of certificate of title simultaneously with the name of the transferor and duly notarized.
(c) Persons authorized to hold certificate.--
No person may receive, obtain or hold a certificate of title recorded in the name of another person for the other person who is not in the regular employ of, or not a member of the family of, the other person, unless the person receiving, obtaining or holding the certificate of title has a valid undischarged security interest recorded in the department against the snowmobile or ATV represented by the certificate of title.
(d) Penalty.--
A person who violates this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and costs of prosecution.
(Dec. 12, 1986, P.L.1562, No.170, eff. 60 days; June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2001 Amendments.
Act 68 overlooked the amendment by Act 18, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 7712.7.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.9 - Satisfaction of security interest

§ 7712.9. Satisfaction of security interest.
(a) Satisfaction of secured obligation.--
Unless otherwise agreed by the owner, within 15 days of the satisfaction of the obligation secured by a security interest in a snowmobile or ATV, the secured party shall mail or deliver the certificate of title to the owner or to the department with a statement of satisfaction signed by the secured party. Upon receipt of the certificate of title and statement of satisfaction, the department shall issue a corrected certificate of title without an indorsement of such secured party's security interest and mail the same to the holder of the first remaining security interest or, if there is no remaining security interest, the owner.
(b) Satisfaction of subordinate secured obligation.--
If the certificate of title for a snowmobile or ATV is in the possession of a prior secured party, the subordinate secured party whose obligation is satisfied shall mail or deliver to the owner a signed statement of satisfaction in accordance with subsection (a). Upon request of the owner and receipt of the statement of satisfaction, the secured party in possession of the certificate of title shall mail or deliver the certificate of title, together with the statement of satisfaction, to the department. Upon receipt of the certificate of title and evidence of satisfaction, the department shall issue a corrected certificate of title without an indorsement of the satisfied security interest and mail the same to the prior secured party.
(c) Penalties.--
Any person violating the provisions of this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
Cross References.
Section 7712.9 is referred to in section 7712.11 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.10 - Release of security interest

§ 7712.10. Release of security interest.
A secured party that releases a security interest in a snowmobile or ATV shall mail or deliver the certificate of title to the owner with a statement of release signed by the secured party, or the secured party may apply to the department for a corrected certificate of title to be issued in the name of the owner. Upon receipt of the certificate of title and statement of release, the department shall issue a corrected certificate of title without an indorsement of such secured party and mail the same to the holder of the first remaining security interest or, if there is no remaining secured party, the owner.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
Cross References.
Section 7712.10 is referred to in section 7712.11 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.11 - Effectiveness of security interests

§ 7712.11. Effectiveness of security interests.
A security interest perfected in accordance with this subchapter is perfected until the secured party provides written evidence of satisfaction in accordance with section 7712.9 (relating to satisfaction of security interest) or release in accordance with section 7712.10 (relating to release of security interest) and the indorsement of the security interest is removed by the department pursuant to section 7712.9 or 7712.10.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001)
2001 Amendment.
Act 18 added section 7712.11.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.12 - Assignment by secured party of security interest

§ 7712.12. Assignment by secured party of security interest.
(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)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7712.13 - Exemptions

§ 7712.13. Exemptions.
The provisions of this subchapter relating to procedures for perfecting, assigning and satisfying security interests do not apply to:
(1) a lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the snowmobile or ATV;
(2) a lien given by statute to the United States, the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth;
(3) a security interest in a snowmobile or ATV described in 13 Pa.C.S. § 9311(d) (relating to perfection of security interests in property subject to certain statutes, regulations and treaties); or
(4) a snowmobile or ATV for which a certificate of title is not required under this subchapter.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7713 - Certificates of registration and decals (Repealed)

§ 7713. Certificates of registration and decals (Repealed).
2001 Repeal.
Section 7713 was repealed June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, effective in 120 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7714 - Exemptions from registration (Repealed)

§ 7714. Exemptions from registration (Repealed).
2001 Repeal.
Section 7714 was repealed June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, effective in 120 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7715 - Reciprocity (Repealed)

§ 7715. Reciprocity (Repealed).
2001 Repeal.
Section 7715 was repealed June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, effective in 120 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7715.1 - Snowmobile or ATV purchased from dealer

§ 7715.1. Snowmobile or ATV purchased from dealer.
(a) General rule.--
If a snowmobile or ATV is purchased from a dealer, the dealer shall mail or deliver to the department an application for a registration certificate or limited registration certificate, an application for certificate of title, any other required forms and the required fees within 15 days of the date of purchase.
(b) Penalty.--
A dealer who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and costs of prosecution or to be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. In addition, if a dealer violates subsection (a), the department may suspend or revoke the registration issued under section 7711 (relating to registration of dealers).
(June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days)
2001 Amendment.
Act 68 added section 7715.1.
Cross References.
Section 7715.1 is referred to in section 7712.1 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7715.2 - Fees

§ 7715.2. Fees.
(a) Fees.--
Except as provided in subsection (b), the department shall collect the following fees:
(1) Certificate of title, $22.50.
(2) Expiration sticker, $20.
(2.1) Vintage snowmobile permit, $20.
(3) Dealer registration, $25.
(4) Replacement, due to loss or damage, of registration certificate, limited registration certificate, registration decal, registration plate, expiration sticker or vintage snowmobile permit, $5.
(5) Transfer of registration pursuant to section 7711.1 (relating to registration of snowmobile or ATV), $5.
(6) Recording the name of a secured party on a certificate of title, $5.
(b) Exemptions from fees.--
Subsection (a) does not apply to a snowmobile or ATV owned by:
(1) The Commonwealth.
(2) A political subdivision of this Commonwealth.
(3) A volunteer organization and used exclusively for emergency purposes.
(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 amended subsec. (a).
2001 Amendment.
Act 68 added section 7715.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7716 - Records

§ 7716. Records.
The department shall maintain a record, which shall be made available to all enforcement agencies, of:
(1) The registration number for each snowmobile and ATV for which a registration certificate or limited registration certificate is issued.
(2) The name and address of the owner of each snowmobile and ATV for which a registration certificate or limited registration certificate is issued.
(3) The permit number for each vintage snowmobile for which a vintage snowmobile permit is issued.
(4) The name and address of the owner of each vintage snowmobile for which a vintage snowmobile permit is issued.
(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1000, No.113, eff. 120 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7718 - Vintage snowmobile permits

§ 7718. Vintage snowmobile permits.
(a) Issuance of permits.--
Upon receipt of an application upon a form prescribed and furnished by the department which shall contain information required by the department and which shall be accompanied by the required fee and any other information the department shall require, the department shall issue to an owner of a vintage snowmobile a vintage snowmobile permit containing a permit number.
(b) Carrying and exhibiting permit.--
Every permit shall, at all times while the vehicle is being operated, be in the possession of the person driving or in control of the vehicle or carried in the vehicle and shall be exhibited on demand of a police officer or authorized department employee.
(c) Not transferable.--
A vintage snowmobile permit is not transferable to a successor owner or to another vehicle. On transfer of ownership of a vintage snowmobile for which a vintage snowmobile permit has been issued, the permit shall become invalid.
(d) Suspension or revocation.--
The department may suspend or revoke a vintage snowmobile permit upon conviction of the holder of an offense under this chapter. A suspended or revoked vintage snowmobile permit is invalid.
(July 5, 2012, P.L.1000, No.113, eff. 120 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 113 added section 7718.
Cross References.
Section 7718 is referred to in section 7702 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7721 - Operation on streets and highways

§ 7721. Operation on streets and highways.
(a) General rule.--
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV on any street or highway which is not designated and posted as a snowmobile or an ATV road by the governmental agency having jurisdiction.
(b) Emergency and bridge crossings.--
A snowmobile or an ATV may be operated on highways and streets:
(1) During periods of emergency when so declared by a policy agency having jurisdiction.
(2) When necessary to cross a bridge or culvert.
(c) Crossing street or highway.--
A snowmobile or an ATV may make a direct crossing of a street or highway upon compliance with the following requirements:
(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.
(2) The snowmobile or ATV is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main-traveled way of the highway.
(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard.
(4) In crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such highway with another public street or highway.
(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles › Section 7722 - Designation of snowmobile and ATV roads

§ 7722. Designation of snowmobile and ATV roads.
(a) General rule.--
The Department of Transportation on State-designated highways and local authorities on any highway, road or street within its jurisdiction may designate any highway, road or street within its jurisdiction as a snowmobile road, an ATV road, or both, and may, in its discretion, determine whether such road shall be closed to vehicular traffic or whether snowmobiles and ATV's may share this designated road with vehicular traffic.
(b) Posting notices.--
Adequate notices of such designation and determination shall be sufficiently and prominently displayed.
(c) Liability.--
There shall be no liability imposed on the Department of Transportation or any other State agency or any political subdivision of this Commonwealth as a result of designating any highway, road or street as a snowmobile road or an ATV road as provided in subsection (a).
(June 23, 1978, P.L.523, No.86, eff. imd.; July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 7722 is referred to in section 7725 of this title.
2023 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)
2023 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.
2023 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)
2023 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).
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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).