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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1343 - Use of school bus or school vehicle plates

§ 1343. Use of school bus or school vehicle plates.
(a) General rule.--
A motor vehicle bearing school bus or school vehicle registration plates shall be used exclusively for the transportation of children and their chaperons to or from public, private, parochial or Sunday school or in connection with any public, private, parochial or Sunday school-related activity. Each school district shall adopt regulations regarding the number of chaperons to accompany students in connection with these activities. Except when transporting children to and from public, private, parochial or Sunday school or public, private, parochial or Sunday school-related activities, the words "school bus" on the front and rear of the vehicle shall be concealed and the red and amber visual signals shall not be operable.
(b) Penalty.--
Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25.
(Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1344 - Use of farm vehicle plates

§ 1344. Use of farm vehicle plates.
(a) General rule.--
A truck or truck tractor bearing farm vehicle registration plates shall be used exclusively upon a farm or farms owned or operated by the registrant of the vehicle or upon highways between:
(1) Parts of one such farm.
(2) Such farms.
(3) Such a farm or farms and a place of business for the purpose of buying or selling agricultural commodities or supplies.
(4) Such place of business, if transported to the place of business pursuant to paragraph (3) and the place of delivery of the agricultural commodities, provided that:
(i) delivery is made pursuant to the sale of the commodities by the registrant of the vehicle, by an employee of the vehicle registrant or by an auctioneer; and
(ii) if transported to the place of business pursuant to paragraph (3), delivery is made by the same vehicle of the registrant which transported the commodities to the place of business.
(5) Such farm or farms and a department site for the examination of an applicant for a driver's license.
(6) Such farm or farms and a place of business for the inspection, repair or servicing of the vehicle.
(b) Penalty.--
Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and shall, upon conviction for a second or subsequent offense, be sentenced to pay a fine of $200.
(July 20, 1979, P.L.168, No.55, eff. imd.; Nov. 23, 1987, P.L.399, No.82, eff. 60 days; May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, eff. 60 days)
1993 Amendment.
Act 10 amended the section heading and subsec. (a).
Cross References.
Section 1344 is referred to in section 2105 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1344.1 - Use of farm equipment dealer registration plates

§ 1344.1. Use of farm equipment dealer registration plates.
A truck or truck tractor bearing farm equipment dealer registration plates shall be used solely in the business of the dealer and operated exclusively by the dealership or its employees only when the vehicle is used:
(1) for delivering farm equipment to a farm for the purpose of sale, demonstration, loaning to customers whose farm equipment is being repaired or loaning to prospective purchasers;
(2) for pickup of new farm equipment from the manufacturer or distributor;
(3) for pickup of used farm equipment for the purpose of resale; or
(4) for inspection, repair or servicing the vehicle.
(Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. 120 days)
1991 Amendment.
Act 26 added section 1344.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1345 - Special plates for recipients of the Medal of Honor

§ 1345. Special plates for recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Medal of Honor. The plate shall have a light blue background interspersed with 13 white stars. The center of the plate shall bear a golden bronze replica of the appropriate medal. The initials of each recipient shall be embossed in red to the left of the medal and the letters "CMH" (for Congressional Medal of Honor) shall be embossed in red to the right of the medal.
(Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.689, No.197, eff. 60 days)
1982 Amendment.
Act 197 added section 1345.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1346 - Special plates for recipients of Purple Heart

§ 1346. Special plates for recipients of Purple Heart.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Purple Heart, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Purple Heart. A severely disabled veteran, as described in section 1342(a) (relating to veteran plates and placard), who is qualified to receive a plate under this section may also elect to receive a placard under section 1342(b). The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car, motorcycle or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(June 12, 1986, P.L.252, No.65, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.705, No.108, eff. 120 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1347 - Hearing impaired plates

§ 1347. Hearing impaired plates.
On the application of any person with a hearing impairment, verified by a licensed physician and accompanied by the appropriate fee, the department shall issue to that person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who has a hearing impairment, which plate shall have the same effect as a regular registration plate.
(Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days)
1986 Amendment.
Act 166 added section 1347.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1348 - Special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors

§ 1348. Special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors.
Upon application of any person who is a survivor of Pearl Harbor, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a survivor of Pearl Harbor. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1349 - Circus or carnival plates

§ 1349. Circus or carnival plates.
Upon submission by a truck or truck tractor owner of information to the department that a truck or truck tractor is used exclusively for the purpose of transportation of circus or carnival personnel or equipment or machinery and only so used during the period from April 1 through September 30 of any year, the department may issue special plates for the vehicle. The registration fee for the truck or truck tractor shall be one-half the fee for a similar truck or truck tractor not used for the purposes described in this section.
(July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 180 days)
1990 Amendment.
Act 83 added section 1349.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1350 - Special plates for veterans of Korean War

§ 1350. Special plates for veterans of Korean War.
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the Korean War, accompanied by a fee of $20, which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of the Korean War. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Nov. 24, 1992, P.L.702, No.105, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1350.1 - Special plates for recipients of Korean Defense Service Medal

§ 1350.1. Special plates for recipients of Korean Defense Service Medal.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Korean Defense Service Medal, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Korean Defense Service Medal. The department shall design and produce the special registration plate. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(July 7, 2006, P.L.389, No.82, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1351 - Special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War

§ 1351. Special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War.
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, accompanied by a fee of $20, which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Nov. 24, 1992, P.L.702, No.105, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1352 - Wild resource conservation plate

§ 1352. Wild resource conservation plate.
The department, in consultation with the Wild Resource Conservation Board, shall design a special wild resource conservation registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $35 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Wild Resource Conservation Fund shall receive $15 of each additional fee for this plate.
(Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1352.1 - Appalachian Trail organization registration plates

§ 1352.1. Appalachian Trail organization registration plates.
(a) General rule.--
The department, in consultation with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, shall design a special Appalachian Trail organization registration plate. The plate, at a minimum, shall contain the image of a hiker and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy logo and distinctive coloring. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy may charge a fee for the authorization to request the registration plate. Upon request by the applicant, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds or a motor home. The fee provided under section 1931(b) (relating to personal and organization registration plates) shall apply.
(b) Proceeds.--
It is the intent of the General Assembly that proceeds received by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy under this section are to be used exclusively for trail maintenance and improvement.
(Mar. 19, 2014, P.L.361, No.23, eff. 120 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. imd.)
2014 Amendments.
Act 23 added section 1352.1 and Act 109 amended subsec. (a).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1352.2 - Pollinator conservation registration plate

§ 1352.2. Pollinator conservation registration plate.
The department, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, shall design a special pollinator conservation registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $38 which shall be in addition to the registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Pollinator Habitat Program Fund shall receive $25 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 120 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 112 added section 1352.2.
Cross References.
Section 1352.2 is referred to in section 1905 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1353 - Preserve our heritage registration plate

§ 1353. Preserve our heritage registration plate.
The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, shall design a special preserve our heritage registration plate. Upon receipt of an application, accompanied by a fee of $54 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Historical Preservation Fund shall receive $23 of each additional fee for this plate.
(Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1441, No.170, eff. 120 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2013 Amendment.
See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1353.1 - Pennsylvania monument registration plate

§ 1353.1. Pennsylvania monument registration plate.
(a) Design.--
The department shall design a Pennsylvania monument registration plate which shall have a replica of the Pennsylvania Memorial Monument at the Gettysburg National Military Park and shall display the words "Gettysburg 1863."
(b) Application.--
Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $54 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the registration plate under subsection (a) for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(c) Proceeds.--
The Pennsylvania Veterans' Monuments and Memorial Trust Fund shall receive $23 of the fee paid by the applicant for the registration plate under subsection (a).
(d) Use of proceeds.--
Proceeds under subsection (c) shall be used exclusively to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for the cleaning, repair and restoration of Pennsylvania monuments and memorials by the Gettysburg National Military Park. A grant under this subsection may not be used to pay for the cost of cleaning, repair or restoration of the grounds surrounding a Pennsylvania monument or memorial.
(July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 120 days; June 28, 2018, P.L.432, No.64, eff. 60 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 64 amended subsecs. (c) and (d).
2014 Amendment.
Act 109 added section 1353.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1354 - Flagship Niagara commemorative registration plate (Repealed)

§ 1354. Flagship Niagara commemorative registration plate (Repealed).
2013 Repeal.
Section 1354 was repealed November 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1354.1 - United States Olympic plate

§ 1354.1. United States Olympic plate.
(a) General rule.--
The department, in consultation with the United States Olympic Committee or its designees, shall design a special United States Olympic registration plate, which shall display the official United States Olympic Committee logo and wording, which indicates support for the advancement of excellence in amateur athletic competition in this Commonwealth. The United States Olympic Committee may charge a fee for the authorization to request the registration plate. Upon request by the applicant, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds or a motor home. The fee provided under section 1931(b) (relating to personal and organization registration plates) shall apply.
(b) Proceeds.--
It is the intent of the General Assembly that proceeds received by the United States Olympic Committee under this section are to be used exclusively to provide funding to one or more nonprofit organizations, as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)), in this Commonwealth that focus on the advancement of excellence in amateur athletics.
(July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 120 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 109 added section 1354.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1355 - Zoological plate

§ 1355. Zoological plate.
The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Zoological Council, shall design a special zoological registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $54 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car, motor home, trailer or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Zoological Enhancement Fund shall receive $23 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate.
(Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1441, No.170, eff. 60 days; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2013 Amendment.
See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Cross References.
Section 1355 is referred to in section 1905 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1355.1 - Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage registration plates

§ 1355.1. Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage registration plates.
(a) General rule.--
The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, shall design a special Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage registration plate. The Pennsylvania Game Commission shall charge a fee for the authorization to request the registration plate. Upon request by the applicant, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds or a motor home. The fee provided under section 1931(b) (relating to personal and organization registration plates) shall apply.
(b) Proceeds.--
Proceeds received by the Pennsylvania Game Commission under this section are to be used as follows:
(1) Thirty-three percent shall be allocated to nonprofit organizations that coordinate the processing and distribution of donated wild game from hunters and municipal herd reduction sources to Pennsylvania residents through a distribution network of food banks in this Commonwealth.
(2) Sixty-seven percent shall be allocated as grants to nonprofit sportsmen's clubs and organizations to conduct activities that promote sport hunting, youth hunter education or the conservation and enhancement of game species in this Commonwealth for current and future generations of hunters.
(c) Limitation.--
A nonprofit organization may not use funding under this section for salaries or administrative expenses.
(d) Expenditures.--
Estimates of amounts to be expended under this subsection shall be submitted to the Governor by the Pennsylvania Game Commission for approval by the Governor.
(July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 120 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 109 added section 1355.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1356 - Special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal

§ 1356. Special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Expeditionary Forces Medal, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so registered as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Expeditionary Forces Medal. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1357 - Special plates for World War II veterans

§ 1357. Special plates for World War II veterans.
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of World War II, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate carrying the symbol of a ruptured duck designating the vehicle so registered as belonging to a person who is a veteran of World War II. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1357.1 - Special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine

§ 1357.1. Special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine.
Upon application of any person who was in the service of the United States Merchant Marine during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict or any of the Gulf Wars, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Shield, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who was in the service of the United States Merchant Marine during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict or any of the Gulf Wars, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Shield. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1282, No.158, eff. 180 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 120 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1358 - DARE plate (Repealed)

§ 1358. DARE plate (Repealed).
2014 Repeal.
Section 1358 was repealed April 7, 2014, P.L.381, No.27, effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1358.1 - Share the Road plate

§ 1358.1. Share the Road plate.
The department shall design a Share the Road registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $40, which shall be in addition to the registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds or a motor home. The fee shall be used exclusively to maintain the department's central office position of Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator and to fund highway pedalcycle signage approved by the department.
(June 8, 2016, P.L.257, No.36, eff. 60 days)
2016 Amendment. Act 36 added section 1358.1. The preamble of Act 36 provided that Act 36 shall be known and may be cited as the Dave Bachman Act.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1358.2 - Distracted Driving Awareness plate

§ 1358.2. Distracted Driving Awareness plate.
(a) Distracted Driving Awareness plate.--
The department shall design a Distracted Driving Awareness registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $40, which shall be in addition to the registration fee, the department shall issue the plate for a motorcycle and a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds or a motor home. The fee shall be used exclusively to advance public education and outreach on the dangers posed by distracted driving, at the department's discretion.
(b) Expiration.--
This section shall expire December 31, 2025.
(Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 91 added section 1358.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1359 - Special plates for steelworkers

§ 1359. Special plates for steelworkers.
(a) General rule.--
Upon application of any person who is a steelworker, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a steelworker. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or a truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The plate shall bear the likeness of the official emblem of the American Iron and Steel Institute.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "steelworker" means a person currently or formerly employed in the manufacture of steel or a surviving member of the steelworker's family.
(July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 109 amended subsec. (a).
1996 Amendment.
Act 115 added section 1359.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1360 - Special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict

§ 1360. Special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict.
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict as that term is defined for the awarding of the Vietnam Service Medal, accompanied by a fee of $20 in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1361 - Special motorcycle plates related to veterans

§ 1361. Special motorcycle plates related to veterans.
(a) Honorably discharged veterans.--
Upon application of any person who is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States, or a reserve component of the armed forces as defined in 51 Pa.C.S. § 7301 (relating to definitions), accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is a veteran. The special registration plate may be used only on a motorcycle.
(b) Honoring our veterans.--
Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $35 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the motorcycle as belonging to a person who is honoring veterans of the armed forces of the United States. The special registration plate may be used only on a motorcycle. The Veterans' Trust Fund shall receive $15 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate.
(Feb. 9, 2004, P.L.65, No.8, eff. 60 days; July 8, 2015, P.L.119, No.17, eff. 90 days)
Cross References.
Section 1361 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 1362 - Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate

§ 1362. Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate.
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the liberation or occupation of Iraq, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1363 - Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate

§ 1363. Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate.
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the liberation or occupation of Afghanistan, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1363.1 - Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate

§ 1363.1. Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate.
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the liberation or occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq, accompanied by a fee of $23 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 120 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 112 added section 1363.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1364 - Special plates for veterans

§ 1364. Special plates for veterans.
(a) Honorably discharged veterans.--
Upon application of any person who is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces as defined in 51 Pa.C.S. § 7301 (relating to definitions), accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(b) Honoring our veterans.--
Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $35, which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is honoring veterans of the armed forces of the United States. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Veterans' Trust Fund shall receive $15 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate.
(c) Honoring our women veterans.--
Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee of $35, which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle as belonging to a person who is honoring women veterans of the armed forces of the United States. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The Veterans' Trust Fund shall receive $15 of the fee paid by the applicant for the plate. The portion of the fee transferred to the Veterans' Trust Fund under this subsection shall be used for programs and resources that assist women veterans.
(July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1602, No.194, eff. 30 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 91 added subsec. (c).
Cross References.
Section 1364 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 1364.1 - Special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States

§ 1364.1. Special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States.
(a) General rule.--
A special registration plate shall, upon application, be issued to an individual who is a member of the armed forces of the United States, including a member of a reserve component or the National Guard, under the following conditions:
(1) A fee of $20 has been paid in addition to the registration fee.
(2) Documentation required by the department has been provided.
(3) The vehicle belongs to the applicant.
(4) The plate issued appropriately designates the branch of service and includes the service emblem of which the applicant is a member.
(b) Eligibility.--
A plate issued under subsection (a) shall be for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the following branches of the armed forces of the United States:
(1) Army.
(2) Navy.
(3) Air Force.
(4) Marine Corps.
(5) Coast Guard.
(c) Limitation.--
A plate issued under this section may only be used on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.881, No.108, eff. 120 days)
2016 Amendment. Act 108 added section 1364.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1365 - Gold Star Family plate

§ 1365. Gold Star Family plate.
(a) General rule.--
Upon application of a family member of a person who was killed while serving on active duty in the military, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the family member a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a family member of a person who was killed while serving on active duty in the military. The department shall design and produce the special registration plate carrying the Service Flag Gold Star rimmed with blue which represents sacrifice to the cause of liberty and freedom. The words "Gold Star Family" shall be clearly displayed along the bottom of the plate. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(b) Documentation required.--
An applicant for a Gold Star Family plate shall certify on a form approved by the department that the applicant is a family member of a person who was killed while serving on active duty in the military.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "family member" includes the following:
(1) Widow.
(2) Widower.
(3) Mother.
(4) Father.
(5) Stepmother.
(6) Stepfather.
(7) Mother through adoption.
(8) Father through adoption.
(9) Foster mother in loco parentis.
(10) Foster father in loco parentis.
(11) Son.
(12) Daughter.
(13) Stepson.
(14) Stepdaughter.
(15) Son by adoption.
(16) Daughter by adoption.
(17) Brother.
(18) Sister.
(19) Half brother.
(20) Half sister.
(Oct. 4, 2006, P.L.1143, No.117, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 109 amended subsec. (a).
2006 Amendment.
Act 117 added section 1365.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1366 - Special plates for recipients of Silver Star

§ 1366. Special plates for recipients of Silver Star.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Silver Star, accompanied by a fee of $10 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Silver Star. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(July 5, 2012, P.L.960, No.103, eff. 120 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 103 added section 1366.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1366.1 - Special plates for United States military airborne units

§ 1366.1. Special plates for United States military airborne units.
(a) General rule.--
Upon application of any person who is a veteran of or a member of a United States military airborne unit, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a veteran of or a member of a United States military airborne unit. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. The department shall design and produce the special registration plate to display a set of jump wings and glider wings.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "veteran of or a member of a United States military airborne unit" includes parachutist or glider units, glider troopers, paratroopers, air assault troopers, Rangers, U.S. Army Special Forces, USMC Recon, U.S. Navy Seals, U.S. Air Force Special Operations, Troop Carrier Command, including glider pilots and the 160th SOAR, military personnel who satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an airborne unit and any other military personnel determined by the department to be appropriately classified as a member of a United States military airborne parachutist or glider unit.
(Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1282, No.158, eff. 180 days; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 109 amended subsec. (a).
2012 Amendment.
Act 158 added section 1366.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1366.2 - Blue Star Family plate

§ 1366.2. Blue Star Family plate.
(a) General rule.--
Upon application of a family member of a person who is an active duty service member in the military, including a reserve component or National Guard, accompanied by a fee of $23 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the family member a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a family member of a person serving on active duty in the military, including a reserve component or National Guard. The department shall design and produce the special registration plate carrying the Blue Star which signifies that a family member is an active duty service member, including a reserve component or National Guard. The words "Blue Star Family" shall be clearly displayed along the bottom of the plate. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(b) Documentation required.--
An applicant for a Blue Star Family plate shall certify on a form approved by the department that the applicant is a family member of a person who is an active duty service member in the military, including a reserve component or National Guard.
(c) Construction.--
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require:
(1) A person issued a Blue Star Family plate to return the plate to the department if a family member no longer serves on active duty in the military, including a reserve component or National Guard.
(2) The department to periodically verify that a person issued a Blue Star Family plate has a family member serving on active duty in the military, including a reserve component or National Guard, after the initial issuance of the plate.
(d) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "family member" includes the following:
(1) Mother.
(2) Father.
(3) Stepmother.
(4) Stepfather.
(5) Mother through adoption.
(6) Father through adoption.
(7) Foster mother in loco parentis.
(8) Foster father in loco parentis.
(9) Son.
(10) Daughter.
(11) Stepson.
(12) Stepdaughter.
(13) Son by adoption.
(14) Daughter by adoption.
(15) Brother.
(16) Sister.
(17) Half-brother.
(18) Half-sister.
(19) Grandfather.
(20) Grandmother.
(21) Spouse.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 120 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 112 added section 1366.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1366.3 - Special plates for recipients of Air Medal

§ 1366.3. Special plates for recipients of Air Medal.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Air Medal, accompanied by a fee of $23 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Air Medal. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1746, No.113, eff. 120 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 113 added section 1366.3.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1367 - Special plates for recipients of Bronze Star

§ 1367. Special plates for recipients of Bronze Star.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Bronze Star, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Bronze Star. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(July 5, 2012, P.L.960, No.103, eff. 120 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 103 added section 1367.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1368 - Special plates for recipients of Bronze Star for Valor

§ 1368. Special plates for recipients of Bronze Star for Valor.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor, accompanied by a fee of $10 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(July 5, 2012, P.L.960, No.103, eff. 120 days)
2012 Amendment.
Act 103 added section 1368.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1368.1 - Special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal

§ 1368.1. Special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal.
Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Soldier's Medal, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the registration fee and by such documentation as the department shall require, the department shall issue to the person a special registration plate designating the vehicle so licensed as belonging to a person who is a recipient of the Soldier's Medal. The special registration plate may be used only on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
(Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 91 added section 1368.1.