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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 21 - Motor Carriers Road Tax Identification Markers › Section 2101 - Construction

§ 2101. Construction.
This chapter shall be construed in conjunction with Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax).
(July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 21 - Motor Carriers Road Tax Identification Markers › Section 2101.1 - Definitions

§ 2101.1. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter and in Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax) shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"IFTA."
The International Fuel Tax Agreement, including any amendments.
"License."
A valid unexpired and unrevoked license issued pursuant to the International Fuel Tax Agreement by any base jurisdiction thereof to the motor carrier.
"Qualified motor vehicle."
A motor vehicle, other than a recreational vehicle, which is used, designed or maintained for transportation of persons or property and:
(1) Having two axles and a gross weight or registered gross weight exceeding 26,000 pounds.
(2) Having three or more axles regardless of weight.
(3) Used in combination, when the gross weight or registered gross weight of the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds.
If there is no registered gross weight, then the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of the motor vehicle shall be used.
(Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996)
1995 Amendment.
Act 75 added section 2101.1.
Cross References.
Section 2101.1 is referred to in section 9602 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 21 - Motor Carriers Road Tax Identification Markers › Section 2103 - False statements and penalties

§ 2103. False statements and penalties.
(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).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 21 - Motor Carriers Road Tax Identification Markers › Section 2104 - Special investigators; powers

§ 2104. Special investigators; powers.
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 Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax) and shall have the power and authority upon probable cause that any such violation may have occurred to search and seize without warrant or process any qualified motor vehicle so operated.
(Dec. 8, 1982, P.L.842, No.234, eff. Apr. 1, 1983; July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 21 - Motor Carriers Road Tax Identification Markers › Section 2105 - Exemptions

§ 2105. Exemptions.
(a) General rule.--
The requirements of this chapter and Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax) do not apply to the following vehicles:
(1) A qualified motor vehicle bearing a Pennsylvania farm vehicle registration plate and operated in accordance with the restrictions of section 1344 (relating to use of farm vehicle plates) or a qualified motor vehicle registered and operated under provisions of another jurisdiction determined by the Department of Revenue to be similar to those restrictions.
(2) A qualified motor vehicle exempt from registration as a farm vehicle and operated in accordance with the restrictions of section 1302(10) (relating to vehicles exempt from registration) or a qualified motor vehicle operated under provisions of another jurisdiction determined by the Department of Revenue to be similar to those restrictions.
(3) An emergency vehicle as defined by section 102 (relating to definitions).
(4) A qualified motor vehicle operated by or on behalf of any department, board or commission of the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof, or any quasi-governmental authority of which this Commonwealth is a participating member, or any agency of the Federal Government or the District of Columbia, any foreign country, or of any state or any political subdivision thereof which grants similar exemptions to publicly owned vehicles registered in this Commonwealth.
(5) A school bus.
(5.1) A motorbus owned by and registered to a church.
(6) An implement of husbandry as defined by section 102.
(7) Special mobile equipment as defined by section 102.
(8) An unladen or towed motor vehicle or unladen trailer which enters this Commonwealth solely for the purpose of securing repairs or reconditioning. The repair facility shall furnish to the motor carrier a certificate to be carried by the qualified motor vehicle operator while the vehicle is in this Commonwealth for the purposes of this paragraph.
(9) A qualified motor vehicle needing emergency repairs which secures authorization from the Pennsylvania State Police to enter this Commonwealth under this section.
(10) A commercial implement of husbandry.
(b) Regulations.--
The Department of Revenue may promulgate regulations to implement this section.
(Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. 60 days; July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. imd.)
1996 Amendment.
Act 115 added subsec. (a)(5.1), retroactive to August 10, 1992.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund › Section 2301 - Definitions

§ 2301. Definitions.
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:
"Fund."
The Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund established in this chapter.
"Member."
Every holder of motor vehicle dealer registration plates and every person authorized to act as an agent of the department with respect to vehicle titling and registration.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund › Section 2302 - Establishment and maintenance of fund

§ 2302. Establishment and maintenance of fund.
(a) Establishment.--
There is hereby established in the General Fund a Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund.
(b) Assessments.--
Every applicant for motor vehicle dealer registration plates or for the authority to act as an agent for the department with respect to vehicle titling and registration shall pay, in addition to any other license fees and bonds, an assessment of $60 to the fund.
(c) Use and maintenance of fund.--
The assessments shall be used to establish and maintain the fund and shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the fund. The fund shall be used solely to provide the Department of Transportation and the Department of Revenue with the money necessary to process documents relating to the titling and registration of vehicles as described in this chapter. The fund shall be invested and interest and dividends shall accrue to the fund.
(d) Minimum balance.--
Whenever the balance of the fund falls below $500,000, the secretary may assess all members an additional assessment of up to $50 to bring the fund up to at least the $500,000 minimum. Not more than one additional assessment may be made against a member in any 12-month period.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 151 amended subsec. (b).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund › Section 2303 - Disbursements

§ 2303. Disbursements.
(a) Authorization.--
The secretary, or his designee, may, in his discretion, authorize a disbursement from the fund to cover the amount of any fees and taxes pertaining to an application for titling or registration of a vehicle which a member failed to forward to the department or the department's contracted agent or third-party representative. The disbursement may not exceed the amount paid to the member for the fees and taxes associated with the titling and registration.
(b) Proof of loss.--
In order to substantiate a disbursement from the fund, an aggrieved party shall forward to the department an application provided by the department. Along with other documentation, the department shall require the aggrieved party to provide the original or acceptable copies of the canceled check or money order paid to the member and the registration or other document issued to the aggrieved party by the member.
(c) Procedure.--
Upon receipt of an application for disbursement, the department shall notify the member. If the member fails to forward the necessary titling or registration documents, fees and taxes within 15 days, the secretary may suspend the member and, where applicable, direct the Department of State to do so. If payment is not made by the member within 15 days and the secretary is satisfied concerning the proof of the claim, he shall direct that the titling and registration documents be processed with moneys from the fund.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 151 amended subsec. (a).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund › Section 2304 - Assignment of claims

§ 2304. Assignment of claims.
By making application to the fund, an aggrieved party assigns to the Commonwealth any claim he may have for restitution arising out of the failure of the member to forward the titling and registration documents, fees and taxes. The department may coordinate with applicable Commonwealth agencies the filing of a civil complaint against the member for reimbursement to the fund. Nothing contained in this chapter shall limit the authority of the department, the Department of Revenue or any other government agency to take civil, criminal or disciplinary action against any member for any violation of this title or any statute or regulation. Payment by the fund shall not relieve payment by any surety.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund › Section 2306 - Exemptions

§ 2306. Exemptions.
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.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund › Section 2307 - Enforcement

§ 2307. Enforcement.
(a) Criminal penalty.--
Any member who issues or forwards to the department any documents relative to the titling or registration of a vehicle without having paid the requisite fee to the fund commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 for each document submitted.
(b) Administrative penalties.--
The department and the Department of State may suspend the license and recall motor vehicle dealer plates and the authority to issue temporary registrations of any member who does not pay the requisite fee to the fund prior to acting as a member. The suspension and recall shall remain in effect until the requisite fee is paid, plus an additional 30 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 31 was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977.
Cross References.
Chapter 31 is referred to in section 1614 of this title.
Cross References.
Subchapter B is referred to in section 3344 of this title.
Enactment.
Subchapter C was added August 18, 2009, P.L.308, No.37, effective in 180 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3101 - Application of part

§ 3101. Application of part.
(a) General rule.--
Except as provided in subsection (b), the provisions of this part relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways except where a different place is specifically referred to in a particular provision.
(b) Serious traffic offenses.--
The provisions of section 3345 (relating to meeting or overtaking school bus), Subchapter B of Chapter 37 (relating to serious traffic offenses) and Chapter 38 (relating to driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs) shall apply upon highways and trafficways throughout this Commonwealth.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004)
2003 Amendment.
Act 24 amended subsec. (b).
Cross References.
Section 3101 is referred to in section 3808 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3102 - Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic

§ 3102. Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic.
No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of:
(1) any uniformed police officer, sheriff or constable or, in an emergency, a railroad or street railway police officer;
(2) any appropriately attired person, including an agent or employee of the funeral director during a funeral, authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic;
(3) any employee who has been trained in traffic control by a licensed and insured private security company and who is acting in the scope of employment; or
(4) any driver of a certified escort vehicle as defined under section 3108 (relating to drivers of certified escort vehicles) and who is acting in the capacity as a driver of a certified escort vehicle.
(Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.; Dec. 22, 1993, P.L.561, No.81, eff. 60 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; Oct. 30, 2015, P.L.216, No.55, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3102 is referred to in sections 1535, 3326, 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3103 - Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles

§ 3103. Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
(a) General rule.--
Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this part, except those provisions of this part which by their very nature can have no application or where specifically provided otherwise.
(b) Limited access highways.--
No person shall ride an animal or drive any animal-drawn vehicle upon a limited access highway.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3104 - Persons working on highways

§ 3104. Persons working on highways.
Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this part, except those contained in Subchapter B of Chapter 37 (relating to serious traffic offenses), shall not apply to persons, motor vehicles, and equipment while actually engaged in work upon a highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3106 - Operators of streetcars

§ 3106. Operators of streetcars.
Every operator of a streetcar upon any roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title except those provisions which by their nature can have no application.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3107 - Drivers in funeral processions

§ 3107. Drivers in funeral processions.
(a) General rule.--
The driver of a vehicle which is being driven in a funeral procession may:
(1) Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of this part.
(2) Proceed past a red signal indication or stop sign if the lead vehicle in the procession started through the intersection while the signal indicator was green or, in the case of a stop sign, the lead vehicle first came to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection.
(b) Visual signals required.--
The privileges granted by this section shall apply only if each vehicle in the funeral procession displays lighted head lamps and emergency flashers and bears a flag or other insignia designating it as part of a funeral procession.
(b.1) Visual signals authorized.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, a funeral director or the director's representative may display flashing or revolving purple lights on any funeral processional vehicle which is being driven in a funeral procession.
(c) Right-of-way to emergency vehicles.--
This section does not relieve the driver of a vehicle which is being driven in a funeral procession from yielding the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals, nor from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.
(Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.934, No.99, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 99 added subsec. (b.1).
2001 Amendment.
Act 75 amended subsec. (c).
1991 Amendment.
Act 26 added section 3107.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3108 - Drivers of certified escort vehicles

§ 3108. Drivers of certified escort vehicles.
(a) General rule.--
The driver of a certified escort vehicle that is being operated to escort a super load must be certified and licensed by the department and wear attire that complies with 67 Pa. Code § 101.3(5) (relating to minimum attire).
(b) Criteria to be established.--
Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall establish criteria for certified escort vehicles and for determining certification and licensing of drivers of certified escort vehicles within this Commonwealth and shall post the criteria on the department's publicly accessible Internet website.
(c) Definitions.--
The following words and phrases when used in this section shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Certified escort vehicle."
A vehicle that is operated to escort a super load on a highway of this Commonwealth.
"Super load."
A vehicle or combination or load having a gross weight exceeding 201,000 pounds, a total length exceeding 160 feet or a total width exceeding 16 feet. The term does not include any of the following:
(1) A building under 67 Pa. Code § 179.11 (relating to special vehicle-load restrictions).
(2) A vehicle or combination moved across the highway under section 4965 (relating to single permits for multiple highway crossings) or 4966 (relating to permit for movement of quarry equipment).
(3) A drag line moved across a highway under permit.
(Oct. 30, 2015, P.L.216, No.55, eff. 60 days)
2015 Amendment.
Act 55 added section 3108.
Cross References.
Section 3108 is referred to in sections 3102, 4573, 4901, 4962 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3111 - Obedience to traffic-control devices

§ 3111. Obedience to traffic-control devices.
(a) General rule.--
Unless otherwise directed by a uniformed police officer or any appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic, the driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any applicable official traffic-control device placed or held in accordance with the provisions of this title, subject to the privileges granted the driver of an emergency vehicle in this title.
(a.1) Penalty.--
(1) A person who violates this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of $150. No costs or surcharges imposed under 42 Pa.C.S. § 1725.1 (relating to costs) or section 6506 (relating to surcharge) shall be assessed or imposed upon a conviction under this section.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including 42 Pa.C.S. § 3733(a) (relating to deposits into account), the fine collected under paragraph (1) shall be deposited as follows:
(i) Twenty-five dollars of the fine shall be deposited as provided under 42 Pa.C.S. § 3733(a).
(ii) After deposit of the amount under subparagraph (i), the remaining portion of the fine shall be deposited into the Public Transportation Trust Fund.
(b) Proper position and legibility of device.--
No provision of this title for which official traffic-control devices are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic-control devices are required, the section shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.
(c) Presumption of authorized placement.--
Whenever official traffic-control devices are placed or held in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this title, the devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.
(d) Presumption of proper devices.--
Any official traffic-control device placed or held pursuant to the provisions of this title and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this title, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.
(June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2014; Dec. 23, 2013, P.L.1251, No.126, eff. imd.)
2013
Amendments.
Act 89 added subsec. (a.1) and Act 126 amended subsec. (a.1). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
2001 Amendment.
Act 75 amended subsec. (a).
Cross References.
Section 3111 is referred to in sections 3326, 3327 of this title; section 1506 of Title 74 (Transportation).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3111.1 - Obedience to traffic-control devices warning of hazardous conditions

§ 3111.1. Obedience to traffic-control devices warning of hazardous conditions.
(a) General rule.--
The driver of any vehicle, unless otherwise directed by an emergency service responder, shall not drive past, around or through a sign or traffic-control device closing a road or highway due to an existing or potentially hazardous condition.
(b) Penalty.--
Any person violating this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of not more than $250 unless the violation results in the utilization of the services of a first responder or emergency medical or rescue personnel, including towing services, in which case the fine shall be increased to not less than $250 nor more than $500.
(c) Emergency response costs.--
A person convicted of violating this section shall, in addition to any other sentence imposed or restitution ordered under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9721(c) (relating to sentencing generally), be sentenced to pay restitution in an amount equal to the cost of fire and police response and emergency medical service or emergency preparedness response resulting from the offense.
(July 5, 2012, P.L.1003, No.114, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 114 added section 3111.1.
Cross References.
Section 3111.1 is referred to in section 1535 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3113 - Pedestrian-control signals

§ 3113. Pedestrian-control signals.
(a) General rule.--
Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting words or symbols are in place, the signals shall indicate as follows:
(1) Word "Walk" or walking person symbol.--
Pedestrians facing the signal should proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
(2) Phrase "Don't Walk" or upraised hand symbol.--
Pedestrians should not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the "Walk" signal should proceed to a sidewalk or safety zone while the "Don't Walk" signal is showing.
(3) Flashing "Walk".--
Pedestrians facing the signal are cautioned that there is possible hazard from turning vehicles, but pedestrians may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
(4) Flashing "Don't Walk" Signal.--
Pedestrians should not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partly completed crossing during the "Walk" signal should proceed to a sidewalk or safety zone, and all drivers of vehicles shall yield to the pedestrian.
(b) Local regulation.--
This section does not prohibit a municipality from establishing a summary offense for violation of subsection (a)(2) or (4).
(c) Penalties.--
The driver of a vehicle who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $50. This subsection shall not apply to those municipalities that establish a summary offense as authorized under subsection (b) with a fine in excess of $50.
(Dec. 7, 1990, P.L.635, No.164, eff. imd.; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 120 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days)
2001 Amendments.
Act 75 overlooked the amendment by Act 68, but the amendments do not conflict in substance (except for the amount of the fine, as to which Act 75 has been given effect) and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 3113.
Cross References.
Section 3113 is referred to in sections 3112, 3541 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3114 - Flashing signals

§ 3114. Flashing signals.
(a) General rule.--
Whenever a flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:
(1) Flashing red.--
When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop in the same manner as at a stop sign, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign as provided in section 3323 (relating to stop signs and yield signs).
(2) Flashing yellow.--
When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(b) Railroad grade crossings.--
This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in section 3341 (relating to obedience to signal indicating approach of train).
Cross References.
Section 3114 is referred to in sections 1535, 3116, 3117, 3326, 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3115 - Lane-direction-control signals

§ 3115. Lane-direction-control signals.
When lane-direction-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 31 - General Provisions › Section 3121 - EMS costs

§ 3121. EMS costs.
In addition to any other costs that may be imposed under this part for a traffic violation, except for a parking violation, a cost of $20 shall be imposed. Moneys collected shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund.
(Oct. 29, 2020, P.L.773, No.93, eff. 120 days)
Cross References.
Section 3121 is referred to in section 8153 of Title 35 (Health and Safety).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 33 was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977, unless
            otherwise noted.
Cross References.
Chapter 33 is referred to in section 1614 of this title.
Cross References.
Subchapter E is referred to in section 3509 of this title.
Cross References.
Subchapter F is referred to in section 6109 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3301 - Driving on right side of roadway

§ 3301. Driving on right side of roadway.
(a) General rule.--
Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction where permitted by the rules governing such movement.
(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the roadway, provided the driver yields the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the roadway within such distance as to constitute a hazard.
(3) When and where official traffic-control devices are in place designating a lane or lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for the movement indicated by the devices.
(4) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.
(5) When making a left turn as provided in sections 3322 (relating to vehicle turning left) and 3331 (relating to required position and method of turning).
(6) In accordance with section 3303(a)(3) (relating to overtaking vehicle on the left).
(b) Vehicle proceeding at less than normal speed.--
(1) Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway.
(2) This subsection does not apply to:
(i) A driver who must necessarily drive in a lane other than the right-hand lane to continue on his intended route.
(ii) A pedalcycle operating in accordance with Chapter 35 (relating to special vehicles and pedestrians).
(c) Pedalcycles.--
(1) Upon all roadways, any pedalcycle operating in accordance with Chapter 35, proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway.
(2) This subsection does not apply to:
(i) A pedalcycle using any portion of an available roadway due to unsafe surface conditions.
(ii) A pedalcycle using a roadway that has a width of not more than one lane of traffic in each direction.
(Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3301 is referred to in sections 3306, 3307, 3505 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3302 - Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction

§ 3302. Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right and, upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
Cross References.
Section 3302 is referred to in sections 1535, 3326, 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3303 - Overtaking vehicle on the left

§ 3303. Overtaking vehicle on the left.
(a) General rule.--
The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations, exceptions and special rules stated in this chapter:
(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and shall stay to the left of the other vehicle until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle and shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on suitable signal.
(3) The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a pedalcycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the pedalcycle within not less than four feet at a careful and prudent reduced speed.
(b) Suitable signal defined.--
Suitable signal for purposes of subsection (a)(2) shall be as follows:
(1) At all times when head lamps are required to be lighted according to section 4302 (relating to the period for requiring lighted lamps), an audible signal or the intermittent flashing of low and high beams except that the use of high beams shall not be permitted when a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction within 500 feet.
(2) At all other times, an audible signal.
(Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 3 added subsec. (a)(3).
Cross References.
Section 3303 is referred to in sections 1535, 3301, 3307, 3326, 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3304 - Overtaking vehicle on the right

§ 3304. Overtaking vehicle on the right.
(a) General rule.--
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under one of the following conditions:
(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn, except that such movement shall not be made by driving off the berm or shoulder of the highway.
(2) Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaken vehicle, except that such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.
(b) Limitation.--
No passing movement under this section shall be made unless the movement can be made in safety.
Cross References.
Section 3304 is referred to in sections 1535, 3326, 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3305 - Limitations on overtaking on the left

§ 3305. Limitations on overtaking on the left.
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center or marked center line of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and, in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle.
Cross References.
Section 3305 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3307, 3326, 3327 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3306 - Limitations on driving on left side of roadway

§ 3306. Limitations on driving on left side of roadway.
(a) General rule.--
No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under any of the following conditions:
(1) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
(2) When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
(b) Application of section.--
This section does not apply under the conditions described in section 3301(a)(2),(3),(4) and (5) (relating to driving on right side of roadway).
Cross References.
Section 3306 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3326, 3327, 6506 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3307 - No-passing zones

§ 3307. No-passing zones.
(a) Establishment and marking.--
The department and local authorities may determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving on the left side of the roadway would be especially hazardous and shall by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones and when the signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions of the signs or markings. Signs shall be placed to indicate the beginning and end of each no-passing zone.
(b) Compliance by drivers.--
Where signs and markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection (a), no driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within the no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark a no-passing zone throughout its length.
(b.1) Overtaking pedalcycles.--
It is permissible to pass a pedalcycle, if done in accordance with sections 3303(a)(3) (relating to overtaking vehicle on the left) and 3305 (relating to limitations on overtaking on the left).
(c) Application of section.--
This section does not apply under the conditions described in section 3301(a)(2) and (5) (relating to driving on right side of roadway).
(Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 3 added subsec. (b.1).
Cross References.
Section 3307 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3326, 3327, 6109 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3308 - One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands

§ 3308. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
(a) Establishment and marking.--
The department and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(b) Driving on one-way roadway.--
Upon a roadway designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(c) Driving around rotary traffic island.--
A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of the island.
Cross References.
Section 3308 is referred to in section 6109 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3309 - Driving on roadways laned for traffic

§ 3309. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others not inconsistent therewith shall apply:
(1) Driving within single lane.--
A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety.
(2) Three lane roadways.--
Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn, or where the center lane is allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and the allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.
(3) Lanes limited to specific use.--
Official traffic-control devices may be erected to restrict the use of specified lanes to specified classes or types of traffic or vehicles, including multioccupant vehicles or car pools, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
(4) Prohibitions against changing lanes.--
Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on a section of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
Cross References.
Section 3309 is referred to in sections 1603, 3326 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3310 - Following too closely

§ 3310. Following too closely.
(a) General rule.--
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
(b) Combinations of vehicles and trucks.--
The driver of any motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or of any truck when traveling upon a roadway outside of an urban district and following a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or following a truck shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger, except that this subsection does not prevent a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or prevent a truck from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles.
(c) Caravans and motorcades.--
Upon any roadway outside of an urban district, motor vehicles being driven in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy space without danger. This subsection does not apply to funeral processions, which shall not be interrupted by any vehicle other than an emergency vehicle.
(Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.)
1991 Amendment.
Act 26 amended subsec. (c).
Cross References.
Section 3310 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3326, 3327, 8532 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3311 - Driving on divided highways

§ 3311. Driving on divided highways.
(a) General rule.--
Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space, physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices, police officers or appropriately attired persons authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section except through an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection as established.
(b) Traffic-control devices regulating turns.--
Whenever necessary for the protection and safety of traffic, official traffic-control devices may be installed at an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection prohibiting or regulating a turn or turns as may be necessary pursuant to the authority of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General › Section 3312 - Limited access highway entrances and exits

§ 3312. Limited access highway entrances and exits.
No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.
Cross References.
Section 3312 is referred to in section 3327 of this title.