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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1304 - Registration criteria

§ 1304. Registration criteria.
(a) General rule.--
Except as otherwise provided in this section, vehicles shall be registered for a flat fee.
(b) Classification of vehicles.--
The department may identify vehicles by type as to weight, design, loading, use, ownership or other significant characteristics for purposes of registration.
(c) Trucks, truck tractors and trailers.--
The department shall register trucks, truck tractors and trailers at the gross weight requested by the applicant, provided that the weight is not greater than allowed in subsection (d) or less than allowed in subsection (e).
(d) Maximum registered gross weight.--
No truck, truck tractor or trailer shall be registered at a gross weight in excess of the lowest of:
(1) the limiting weights established on the basis of axle load, tire load, horsepower or gross weight by type of vehicles;
(2) the gross vehicle weight rating assigned by the manufacturer; or
(3) a combination weight greater than the gross combination weight rating.
In the case of a vehicle in which no gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating is assigned by the manufacturer or where the vehicle has been altered subsequent to manufacture to change its weight bearing capacity, an equivalent rating shall be determined by the department on the basis of the vehicle's horsepower, braking ability, axle limitations and such other factors related to safe operation as may be established by regulations of the department.
(e) Minimum registered gross weight.--
No truck, truck tractor or trailer shall be registered at less than the total of the weight of the unladen vehicle, the maximum weight of the proposed load, the equivalent weight of the fuel capacity, 150 pounds times the seating capacity, and the weight of any permanently or temporarily attached appurtenances.
(f) Registered gross weight of trucks and truck tractors.--
Every truck shall have its own registered gross weight and may also be registered at a registered gross weight for a combination. Every truck tractor shall be registered at a registered gross weight for a combination.
(g) Buses other than school buses.--
The department shall register buses, other than school buses, on the basis of passenger seating capacity.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1306 - Grounds for refusing registration

§ 1306. Grounds for refusing registration.
The department shall refuse registration, renewal or transfer of registration when any of the following circumstances exists:
(1) The applicant is not entitled to registration under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The applicant has at registration or titling neglected or refused to furnish the department with the information required on the appropriate official form, or any reasonable additional information required by the department.
(3) The department has reasonable grounds to believe that the application contains false or fraudulent information, or that the vehicle is stolen, which fact the department shall ascertain by reference to the stolen vehicle file required to be maintained under section 7114 (relating to records of stolen vehicles), or that the granting of registration would constitute a fraud against the rightful owner or other person having a valid lien upon the vehicle.
(4) The fees required by law have not been paid.
(5) The vehicle is not constructed or equipped as required by this title.
(6) The registration of the vehicle stands suspended for any reason as provided for in this title.
(7) Self-certification of financial responsibility, as required under section 1305(d) (relating to application for registration), is not filed with the registration application.
(8) (Repealed).
(9) (Repealed).
(10) An out-of-service order has been issued for the vehicle, the owner or operator by the department or the United States Department of Transportation.
(11) Self-certification of current safety inspection for a motor carrier vehicle, as required by section 1309 (relating to renewal of registration), is not filed with the application for renewal of registration.
(May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.26, No.11, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. imd.; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. 60 days; Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1250, No.166; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months)
2002 Amendment.
Act 229 added par. (11).
2001 Amendment.
Act 37 amended the intro. par. and par. (10).
1995 Repeal.
Act 72 repealed pars. (8) and (9).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1307.1 - Permanent fleet registration

§ 1307.1. Permanent fleet registration.
The department may establish a system for issuing permanent registration cards and plates to the owner or lessee of a fleet of vehicles and may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the permanent registration system. The department may authorize permanently registered vehicles to be exempt from such requirements of this chapter as it deems necessary and may charge, in addition to any other fees due for registration of vehicles, a reasonable service fee for each fleet vehicle at the time of initial application for permanent registration.
(July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days)
1984 Amendment.
Act 146 added section 1307.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1308 - Issuance of registration card

§ 1308. Issuance of registration card.
(a) General rule.--
The department, upon registering a vehicle, shall issue to the registrant a registration card which shall contain the registration number assigned to the vehicle, the name and address of the registrant and the name of the owner, if other than the registrant, a description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number, the expiration date and such other information as may be determined by the department.
(b) Trucks.--
The registration card for a truck shall indicate the registered gross weight of the truck, and the registered gross weight of the combination, if the truck is so registered, in addition to other information required.
(c) Truck tractors.--
The registration card for a truck tractor shall indicate the registered gross weight of the combination in addition to other information required.
(d) Trailers.--
The registration card for a trailer shall indicate the registered gross weight of the trailer in addition to other information required.
(e) Buses.--
The registration card for a bus shall indicate the passenger seating capacity of the bus.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1309 - Renewal of registration

§ 1309. Renewal of registration.
At least 60 days prior to the expiration of each registration, the department shall send to the registrant an application for renewal of registration. Upon return of the application, accompanied by self-certification of financial responsibility and the applicable fee or fees, the department shall send to the registrant a renewed registration card. An application for renewal of registration for a motor carrier vehicle shall also be accompanied by self-certification of current safety inspection. Failure to receive a renewal application shall not relieve a registrant from the responsibility to renew the registration.
(May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.26, No.11, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Apr. 26, 1989, P.L.13, No.4, eff. imd.; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months)
Cross References.
Section 1309 is referred to in sections 1306, 1331 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1309.1 - Apportioned registration renewal

§ 1309.1. Apportioned registration renewal.
The department shall establish a system of staggered apportioned registration renewal in a manner that apportioned registrations will expire in no less than four periods throughout the year. In order to implement and maintain the staggered apportioned registration system, the department may prorate annual apportioned registration fees.
(July 11, 2022, P.L.1585, No.90, eff. 18 mos.)
2022 Amendment.
Act 90 added section 1309.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1310 - Temporary registration cards

§ 1310. Temporary registration cards.
(a) General rule.--
The department shall provide temporary registration cards for use pending issuance or transfer of permanent registration cards. Temporary registration cards and plates may be delivered to designated agents who shall have the authority to issue them in accordance with regulations promulgated by the department. When determining whether to suspend, revoke or impose a monetary penalty upon an agent, the department may consider relevant mitigating events.
(b) Duration.--
Temporary registration cards shall be valid for such period as the department shall designate. Temporary registration cards issued to a vehicle acquired in this Commonwealth for transportation to another state for registration or use in the other state shall be valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.
(c) Charges by designated agent.--
A designated agent may not charge any fee for issuing a temporary registration card other than notary fees.
(July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 60 days)
2016 Amendment.
Act 165 amended subsec. (b).
1996 Amendment.
Act 115 amended subsec. (a).
Cross References.
Section 1310 is referred to in sections 1307, 1314 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1310.1 - Temporary registration permits

§ 1310.1. Temporary registration permits.
(a) General rule.--
A registration permit shall be issued to the registrant concurrent with the issuance of a temporary registration card and plate.
(b) Content of registration permit.--
Every registration permit shall contain the following information:
(1) The term "Pennsylvania" preprinted on the permit.
(2) The term "temporary registration permit" preprinted on the permit.
(3) The sticker issued by the department which will contain the number of the temporary registration plate and the dealer identification number (DIN).
(4) The expiration date (month/day/year) of the temporary registration plate handprinted on the permit in permanent black marker.
(5) The control number preprinted on the permit.
(c) Location of registration permit.--
Except as otherwise provided, a registration permit shall be affixed to the extreme lower left-hand (driver side) inside corner of the rear window of a vehicle with the printed information visible from the outside. On trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, motor-driven cycles and convertibles, the registration permit shall be carried with the vehicle at all times while the vehicle is being operated on the highway.
(June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days)
2001 Amendment.
Act 37 added section 1310.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1311 - Registration card to be signed and exhibited on demand

§ 1311. Registration card to be signed and exhibited on demand.
(a) Signing card.--
Upon receiving the registration card or any duplicate, the registrant shall sign his name in the space provided.
(b) Carrying and exhibiting card.--
Every registration card shall, at all times while the vehicle is being operated upon a highway, be in the possession of the person driving or in control of the vehicle or carried in the vehicle and shall be exhibited upon demand of any police officer.
(c) Production to avoid penalty.--
No person shall be convicted of violating this section or section 1301 (relating to driving unregistered vehicle prohibited) if the person produces at the office of the issuing authority or at the office of the arresting police officer within five days of the violation, a registration card valid in this Commonwealth at the time of the arrest.
(July 20, 1979, P.L.168, No.55, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1312 - Notice of change of name or address

§ 1312. Notice of change of name or address.
Any person whose address is changed from the address named in the application for registration or on the registration card or whose name is changed shall, within 15 days, notify the department in writing of the old and new address, or of such former and new names, and of the title or registration number of every vehicle registered in the person's name.
(June 30, 1990, P.L.266, No.63, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1313 - Duplicate registration cards

§ 1313. Duplicate registration cards.
(a) Additional cards upon request.--
The department shall, if so requested, issue to the registrant of any vehicle whose registration is not under suspension a duplicate registration card, or as many duplicate registration cards as requested, upon payment of the fee provided in this title for each card.
(b) Replacement of lost or illegible card.--
In the event of a lost, stolen, destroyed or illegible registration card, the registrant shall apply to the department for a duplicate within 48 hours of discovery of the loss or defacement of such registration card, upon a form furnished by the department, and accompanied by the fee provided in this title.
(c) Affidavit to avoid penalty.--
No owner or operator of a vehicle shall be subject to a fine for failure to have the registration card if the owner or operator makes affidavit that the card was lost or stolen within the period of 20 days preceding and that application for new registration card was made within 48 hours as required in this section.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1314 - Transfer of registration

§ 1314. Transfer of registration.
(a) General rule.--
Registration and registration plates may be transferred to another vehicle owned or leased by the registrant, or to a vehicle owned or leased by the spouse, parent or child of the registrant.
(b) Procedure for transfer.--
In order to transfer registration and registration plates, the transferee shall apply for a temporary registration card in accordance with section 1310 (relating to temporary registration cards) and simultaneously apply for transfer of registration under this section.
(c) Same vehicle type.--
If the transfer is within the same vehicle type, the transferee shall retain the registration plate previously issued, unless lost or destroyed. A new registration card shall be issued by the department.
(d) Different vehicle type.--
If the transfer is to another vehicle type, a new registration plate and card shall be issued to the transferee. The previously issued plate shall be returned to the department for cancellation immediately upon receipt of the new registration plate, unless lost or destroyed. In addition to the transfer fee, the transferee shall pay the difference in registration fees when transferring registration to a type or class of vehicle requiring a higher fee. No refund shall be payable on transferring to a type or class of vehicle requiring a lower fee.
Cross References.
Section 1314 is referred to in section 1334.1 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1315 - Operation of vehicle following death of owner

§ 1315. Operation of vehicle following death of owner.
When the owner of a vehicle is deceased, the vehicle may be operated by or for any heir or personal representative of the decedent for the remainder of the current registration period and throughout the next following registration period, provided that the registration is renewed in the name of the decedent's estate as otherwise required by this chapter. Registration may continue to be renewed thereafter in the name of the decedent's estate by any person entitled to the family exemption until the final account is approved by the court.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1316 - Department records

§ 1316. Department records.
The department shall maintain suitable records in a manner permitting identification of vehicles and owners, including:
(1) All registrations and transfers of registrations issued.
(2) All registrations and transfers of registrations denied and reasons for denial. Registrations and transfers returned for correction of errors or omissions need not be recorded.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1317 - Acknowledgment of littering provisions

§ 1317. Acknowledgment of littering provisions.
On every vehicle registration card, the following statement shall be printed immediately above or below the signature of the applicant:
I hereby acknowledge this day that I have received notice of the provisions of section 3709 of the Vehicle Code.
Also printed on the registration card shall be the following:
Section 3709 provides for a fine of up to $300 for dropping, throwing or depositing, upon any highway, or upon any other public or private property without the consent of the owner thereof or into or on the waters of this Commonwealth from a vehicle, any waste paper, sweepings, ashes, household waste, glass, metal, refuse or rubbish or any dangerous or detrimental substance, or permitting any of the preceding without immediately removing such items or causing their removal.
For any violation of section 3709, I may be subject to a fine of up to $300 upon conviction, including any violation resulting from the conduct of any other persons operating, in possession of or present within this vehicle with my permission, if I do not with reasonable certainty identify the driver of the vehicle at the time the violation occurred.
(Mar. 27, 1986, P.L.71, No.24, eff. July 1, 1986)
1986 Amendment.
Act 24 added section 1317.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1319 - Duties of motor carrier vehicle owners

§ 1319. Duties of motor carrier vehicle owners.
(a) Currently valid certificate of inspection.--
A motor carrier vehicle is required to have a currently valid certificate of inspection at the time that the department renews the registration of the vehicle.
(b) Audit.--
The department shall establish an audit procedure to monitor compliance with the requirement that motor carrier vehicles have a currently valid certificate of inspection at the time of registration renewal.
(Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months)
2002 Amendment.
Act 229 added section 1319.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1320 - Contributions to Veterans' Trust Fund

§ 1320. Contributions to Veterans' Trust Fund.
(a) Option.--
The department shall provide for all of the following:
(1) Ability of an applicant for an original or renewal driver's license or identification card to make a contribution of $5 to the Veterans' Trust Fund.
(2) Ability of an applicant for a renewal vehicle registration to make a contribution of $5 to the Veterans' Trust Fund.
(3) Ability of an applicant for a two-year vehicle registration to make a contribution of $10 to the Veterans' Trust Fund on the department's publicly accessible Internet website.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:
(i) an original or renewal driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.
(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:
(i) each issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) each renewal vehicle registration.
(c) Use.--
Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for purposes set forth in 51 Pa.C.S. § 1721(c) (relating to Veterans' Trust Fund).
(d) Deposits.--
(1) The department shall determine on a monthly basis the total amount collected under this section and report the amount to the State Treasurer.
(2) The State Treasurer shall transfer the amount collected to the Veterans' Trust Fund.
(e) Reimbursement.--
The Veterans' Trust Fund shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.
(Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1602, No.194, eff. 30 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.918, No.149, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2021, P.L.255, No.55, eff. imd.)
2021 Amendment.
Act 55 amended subsec. (a). Section 2 of Act 55 provided that no later than September 1, 2022, the Department of Transportation shall implement the amendment of section 1320(a).
2012 Amendment.
Act 194 added section 1320.
Cross References.
Section 1320 is referred to in section 1721 of Title 51 (Military Affairs).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1321 - Contributions for pediatric cancer research

§ 1321. Contributions for pediatric cancer research.
(a) General rule.--
Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall provide for all of the following:
(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.
(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:
(i) a renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.
(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:
(i) each renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) each renewal of a vehicle registration.
(c) Use.--
Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for pediatric cancer research approved by the Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Advisory Board established by the act of December 18, 1980 (P.L.1241, No.224), known as the Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Act.
(d) Deposits.--
(1) The department shall determine on a monthly basis the total amount collected under this section and report the amount to the State Treasurer.
(2) The State Treasurer shall transfer the amount collected to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, which fund is hereby established.
(e) Reimbursement.--
The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.
(f) Information.--
(1) The department shall provide adequate information concerning the contribution for pediatric cancer research in its instructions for the applicants described in subsection (a). The information concerning the contribution shall include the listing of an address furnished by the Department of Health to which contributions may be sent by individuals wishing to make additional contributions.
(2) The Department of Health shall conduct a public information campaign on the availability of this opportunity to Pennsylvania taxpayers.
(g) Reporting.--
The Department of Health shall report annually to the respective committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over health matters on the amount received from the contributions authorized by this section and how the funds were used.
(June 28, 2018, P.L.496, No.73, eff. 60 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 73 added section 1321.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1322 - Contributions to Keystone Tree Restricted Account

§ 1322. Contributions to Keystone Tree Restricted Account.
(a) General rule.--
Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall provide for all of the following:
(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $3 to the Keystone Tree Restricted Account established by 27 Pa.C.S. § 6602 (relating to establishment).
(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $3 to the Keystone Tree Restricted Account.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:
(i) A renewal of a driver's license or identification card.
(ii) A renewal of a vehicle registration.
(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:
(i) Each renewal of a driver's license or identification card.
(ii) Each renewal of a vehicle registration.
(c) Use.--
Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for purposes specified in 27 Pa.C.S. § 6604 (relating to authorized purposes).
(d) Deposits.--
The department shall determine on a monthly basis the total amount collected under this section and direct the State Treasurer to transfer the amount from the Motor License Fund to the Keystone Tree Restricted Account by the 15th of the following month.
(e) Reimbursement.--
The Keystone Tree Restricted Account shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.
(Nov. 7, 2019, P.L.609, No.78, eff. 60 days)
2019 Amendment.
Act 78 added section 1322.
Cross References.
Section 1322 is referred to in sections 6603, 6604 of Title 27 (Environmental Resources).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1323 - Contributions for breast cancer research

§ 1323. Contributions for breast cancer research.
(a) General rule.--
Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall provide for all of the following:
(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:
(i) a renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.
(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:
(i) each renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) each renewal of a vehicle registration.
(c) Use.--
Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for breast cancer research approved and administered by the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
(d) Deposits.--
The department shall determine annually the total amount designated under this section and shall report the amount to the State Treasurer who shall transfer the amount from the Motor License Fund to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
(e) Information.--
(1) The department shall provide adequate information concerning the contribution for breast cancer research in its instructions for the applicants described in subsection (a). The information concerning the contribution shall include the address of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition to which contributions may be sent by individuals wishing to make additional contributions.
(2) The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall conduct a public information campaign on the availability of this opportunity to Pennsylvania taxpayers.
(f) Reporting.--
The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall report annually to the respective committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over health matters on the amount received from the contributions authorized by this section and how the funds were used.
(g) Reimbursement.--
The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.
(June 25, 2021, P.L.60, No.23, eff. 120 days)
2021 Amendment.
Act 23 added section 1323.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1324 - Contributions for the prevention of child abuse and neglect

§ 1324. Contributions for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
(a) General rule.--
Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall provide for all of the following:
(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Children's Trust Fund.
(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Children's Trust Fund.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:
(i) a renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.
(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:
(i) each renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and
(ii) each renewal of a vehicle registration.
(c) Use.--
Contributions made under subsection (a) shall be used by the Children's Trust Fund Board exclusively for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
(d) Deposits.--
The department shall determine annually the total amount designated under this section and shall report the amount to the State Treasurer who shall transfer the amount from the Motor License Fund to the Children's Trust Fund.
(e) Information.--
The department shall provide adequate information concerning the contribution for the prevention of child abuse and neglect in its instructions for the applicants described in subsection (a). The information concerning the contribution shall include the address of the Children's Trust Fund to which contributions may be sent by individuals wishing to make additional contributions.
(f) Reporting.--
The Children's Trust Fund Board shall include in its annual report required under section 5(6) of the act of December 15, 1988 (P.L.1235, No.151), known as the Children's Trust Fund Act, the amount received from the contributions authorized by this section and how the funds were used.
(g) Reimbursement.--
The Children's Trust Fund shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.
(h) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Children's Trust Fund."
The fund created under section 8 of the Children's Trust Fund Act.
"Children's Trust Fund Board."
The board created under section 4 of the Children's Trust Fund Act.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 180 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 112 added section 1324.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1331 - Issuance and reissuance of registration plates

§ 1331. Issuance and reissuance of registration plates.
(a) Department to provide plates.--
Registration plates shall be provided by the department.
(b) Information on plate.--
Every registration plate shall have displayed upon it the identifying numbers or letters assigned to the vehicle, the name of the Commonwealth, which may be abbreviated, and any other data the department may deem necessary.
(c) Temporary registration plates.--
The department shall provide temporary registration plates for use on vehicles which are to be removed from this Commonwealth or for use as necessary pending issuance of permanent registration plates.
(d) Reflectorizing material on plate.--
All registration plates, except temporary plates, shall be treated with reflectorizing material in accordance with standards approved by the department.
(e) Issuance of plates by agents.--
The department may deliver registration plates, other than special plates, to designated agents, who shall have the authority to issue them in conjunction with the issuance of temporary registration cards.
(f) Periodic reissuance of registration plates.--
The department shall develop, implement and administer a program to provide for the reissuance of current registration plates previously issued under this section. The program to be established under this subsection shall address the following criteria:
(1) Other than the annual registration fee required under sections 1305 (relating to application for registration) and 1309 (relating to renewal of registration) and Subchapter B of Chapter 19 (relating to registration fees), the reissued registration plate shall be issued under section 1934 (relating to general reissuance).
(2) The program shall provide that current registration plates issued under this section be replaced. The program may provide that the department provide for reissuance of registration plates on a staggered basis which will replace registration plates issued under this section.
(3) The program may provide for the return of and the recycling of the older registration plates.
(4) (Deleted by amendment).
(5) (Deleted by amendment).
(6) The program may contain any other conditions, limitations, contractual arrangements or other factors which the department deems necessary to implement this subsection.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151; Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days)
2008 Amendment.
Act 133 amended subsec. (f).
1998 Amendment.
Act 151 amended the section heading and added subsec. (f), effective in 60 days as to the section heading and July 1, 1999, as to subsec. (f).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1333 - Lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate

§ 1333. Lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate.
(a) Application for new plate.--
The registrant of the vehicle shall within 48 hours of discovering the loss, theft or defacement apply to the department for a new plate and report the loss or theft of a plate to the police.
(b) Substitute registration.--
Where the registration plate has been lost or stolen and in any other case in which the department may deem it advisable, the original registration shall be cancelled and substitute registration issued under a new registration number other than that originally issued. Upon receipt of substitute registration, it shall be the duty of the registrant to return the old registration plates and card to the department, unless lost or destroyed.
(b.1) Illegible registration plate.--
The department may reissue a registration plate upon request by a registrant when it is determined by an authorized representative of the department or law enforcement that the registration plate is illegible from a reasonable distance. The department may select the style of the reissued registration plate and, except in the case of personal registration plates issued under section 1341 (relating to special registration plates), the registration plate number.
(c) Affidavit to avoid penalty.--
No owner or operator of a vehicle shall be subject to a fine for the reason that the registration plate is missing if they have in their possession an affidavit that the plate was lost or stolen and that application for new plate or plates was made within 48 hours as required in this section.
(Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days; Mar. 19, 2014, P.L.361, No.23, eff. 120 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 23 amended subsec. (b.1).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1334 - Return of registration plate

§ 1334. Return of registration plate.
(a) General rule.--
Registration plates shall be returned to the department under the following circumstances:
(1) A registration plate shall be returned if the registrant no longer has a vehicle titled in this Commonwealth.
(2) A legislative registration plate shall be returned on the expiration or termination of the term of office of the legislative member.
(3) A dealer or "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plate shall be returned if the business is discontinued.
(4) A person with a disability registration plate shall be returned if the person to whom it was issued no longer qualifies under section 1338 (relating to person with disability plate and placard).
(b) Time for return of plate.--
Each registration plate required to be returned under this section shall be returned to the department within five days of the occurrence requiring its return.
(c) Statement accompanying returned plate.--
Each returned registration plate shall be accompanied by a statement of the reason for the return of the plate and the date of the occurrence requiring its return.
(July 11, 1980, P.L.550, No.113, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.)
1998 Amendment.
Act 151 amended subsec. (a)(4).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1334.1 - Seizure of registration plate

§ 1334.1. Seizure of registration plate.
A police officer or an employee of the department authorized to enforce the provisions of Chapter 49 (relating to size, weight and load) may seize a registration plate that appears in departmental records as suspended, revoked, canceled, stolen, inactive or issued to a vehicle other than the vehicle on which it is displayed. This provision shall not apply to a registration plate that has been legally transferred as provided for in section 1314 (relating to transfer of registration).
(June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days)
2001 Amendment.
Act 37 added section 1334.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1335 - Registration plates for manufacturers and dealers

§ 1335. Registration plates for manufacturers and dealers.
(a) General rule.--
Upon posting of a bond in the amount of $20,000 and approval of an application in accordance with departmental regulations, the department shall issue to dealers and manufacturers who are licensed by the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons and to other dealers designated by departmental regulations, special registration plates which may be displayed on vehicles in lieu of registering each vehicle individually.
(a.1) Bond already on file.--
An authorized dealer or manufacturer who has filed a bond with the Commonwealth shall not be required to file a separate bond under this section if the bond already on file with the Commonwealth is in the name of the Commonwealth and in an amount and coverage at least equal to that required under this section.
(a.2) Exemption.--
The following types of dealers and manufacturers are exempt from posting of the bond specified in subsection (a):
(1) Farm equipment dealers.
(2) Mobile home dealers and manufacturers.
(3) Modular housing manufacturers.
(b) Application for plates.--
Application for dealer registration plates shall be made by the dealer or manufacturer on a form provided by the department together with a copy of his license from the State Board of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salesmen.
(c) Exemption from individual registration.--
Vehicles displaying dealer registration plates may be operated on the highway without registering each vehicle individually, provided that the plates are used in accordance with the limitations of sections 1336 (relating to use of dealer registration plates) and 1336.1 (relating to use of multipurpose dealer registration plates).
(d) Modular housing manufacturers.--
For the purposes of this section, no modular housing manufacturer shall be required to be licensed by the State Board of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salesmen of the Department of State in order to receive registration plates.
(July 20, 1979, P.L.168, No.55, eff. imd.; Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 30 days; Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days)
1994 Amendment.
Act 115 amended subsec. (a).
1991 Amendment.
Act 26 amended subsec. (c) and added subsec. (a.2), effective immediately as to subsec. (a.2) and 120 days as to subsec. (c).
References in Text.
The State Board of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salesmen, referred to in this section, was changed to the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons by the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1336.1 - Use of multipurpose dealer registration plates

§ 1336.1. Use of multipurpose dealer registration plates.
(a) General rule.--
Subject to the requirement that the vehicles on which multipurpose dealer registration plates are used, conform to or are lower than the weight limits for which the plates were purchased, the multipurpose dealer registration plates may be used on vehicles owned by or in possession of a dealer or manufacturer. All vehicles utilizing the multipurpose dealer registration plate shall be titled in the name of the business or family member, and sales and use tax must be paid.
(b) Exception for second-stage manufacturers.--
A title in the name of the business or family member and payment of sales and use tax are not required for a vehicle which has never been titled as long as the vehicle:
(1) is in possession of a second-stage manufacturer and is being transported from a dealer or distributor for completion or delivered to a dealer or distributor upon completion; or
(2) is owned or in possession of a dealer and is being delivered to the second-stage manufacturer for completion or is being transported back to the dealer upon completion.
(Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. 120 days; July 6, 1995, P.L.246, No.30, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 1336.1 is referred to in section 1335 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1336.2 - Farm equipment dealer registration plates

§ 1336.2. Farm equipment dealer registration plates.
Upon submission of an application accompanied by the appropriate fee and information on a farm equipment dealer that a truck or truck tractor with a registered gross weight of 11,001 pounds or over is used solely in the business of the dealer, the department shall issue a farm equipment dealer registration plate for the vehicle.
(Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. 120 days)
1991 Amendment.
Act 26 added section 1336.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1337.1 - Fleet owner transporter registration plate

§ 1337.1. Fleet owner transporter registration plate.
(a) General rule.--
The department shall issue to fleet owners special registration plates which may be displayed on passenger cars, trucks, truck tractors and trailers owned or leased by the fleet owner in lieu of registering each vehicle individually.
(b) Limitations on use of plates.--
(1) A registration plate issued under this section may be displayed only on an unladen vehicle.
(2) A registration plate issued under this section may be displayed only on a vehicle type for which it was purchased, except that a plate issued for a truck or truck tractor may be displayed on an unladen passenger car or an unladen trailer. The weight limits for trucks, truck tractors and trailers must conform to the weight limit for which the registration plate was purchased.
(3) A vehicle bearing a registration plate issued under this section may be used for any of the following:
(i) For transit of the vehicle to or from the place where the vehicle is offered for sale.
(ii) For transit from the place where the vehicle was purchased.
(iii) For transit to and from a location where the vehicle is modified, completed or enhanced for a period of not more than 30 days after the date of purchase.
(iv) For testing of the vehicle for a period of not more than 30 days after the date of purchase.
(v) For repair, servicing or inspection of a vehicle which is not normally operated on a highway.
(c) Records.--
Records shall be kept by the fleet owner in a manner prescribed by the department indicating the vehicles which displayed each registration plate issued under this section. The records shall be open to inspection by department representatives and any police officer.
(Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days)
1992 Amendment.
Act 174 added section 1337.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1339 - Legislative plate

§ 1339. Legislative plate.
Upon application by a member or retired member of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth or the Congress of the United States, the department may issue special registration plates indicating that the vehicle is owned by a member or retired member of the Pennsylvania or United States Senate or House of Representatives, as appropriate.
(June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1340.1 - Street rod plate

§ 1340.1. Street rod plate.
Upon submission by a vehicle owner of information satisfactory to the department that a motor vehicle is a street rod, accompanied by the appropriate fee, the department shall issue special plates for the vehicle which shall have the same force and effect as regular registration plates. The applicant shall comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to registration including the payment of any additional fees.
(July 10, 1981, P.L.250, No.82, eff. imd.)
1981 Amendment.
Act 82 added section 1340.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1341.1 - Personal organization registration plates

§ 1341.1. Personal organization registration plates.
(a) General rule.--
The department may, upon application of any person and upon payment of the additional fee under this section, issue a personal organization registration plate to applicants for special registration plates authorized in this chapter.
(b) Additional fee.--
(1) The department shall collect an additional fee of $100 for personal organization registration plates issued under subsection (a).
(2) For any personal plate issued under sections 1338 (relating to person with disability plate and placard) and 1342 (relating to veteran plates and placard), the department shall collect only an additional fee of $50.
(Mar. 19, 2014, P.L.361, No.23, eff. 120 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 23 added section 1341.1.