TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE 75
VEHICLES
PART I. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
§ 101. Short title of title.
§ 102. Definitions.
§ 103. Uniformity of interpretation.
§ 104. Continuation of existing law (Repealed).
PART II. TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Chapter 11. Certificate of Title and Security Interests
Subchapter A. Certificate of Title
§ 1101. Certificate of title required.
§ 1102. Vehicles not requiring certificate of title.
§ 1103. Application for certificate of title (Repealed).
§ 1103.1. Application for certificate of title.
§ 1104. Examination of records upon receipt of application.
§ 1105. Issuance of certificate of title.
§ 1106. Content and effect of certificate of title.
§ 1107. Delivery of certificate of title.
§ 1108. Registration without certificate of title.
§ 1109. Refusing issuance of certificate.
§ 1110. Duplicate certificate of title to replace original.
§ 1111. Transfer of ownership of vehicle.
§ 1112. Disclosure of odometer reading and tampering with odometer (Repealed).
§ 1113. Transfer to or from manufacturer or dealer.
§ 1114. Transfer of vehicle by operation of law.
§ 1115. Correction of certificate of title.
§ 1116. Issuance of new certificate following transfer.
§ 1117. Vehicle destroyed, dismantled, salvaged or recycled (Repealed).
§ 1118. Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title.
§ 1119. Application for certificate of title by agent.
Subchapter B. Security Interests
§ 1131. Applicability of subchapter.
§ 1132. Perfection of security interest (Deleted by amendment).
§ 1132.1. Perfection of a security interest in a vehicle.
§ 1133. Creation of security interest for titled vehicle (Deleted by amendment).
§ 1134. Assignment by lienholder of security interest.
§ 1135. Satisfaction of security interest.
§ 1136. Duty of lienholder to disclose pertinent information.
§ 1137. Subchapter exclusive for perfecting security interest.
§ 1138. Duration of perfection.
§ 1139. Terminal rental adjustment clauses.
§ 1140. Cancellation of certificate of title or ownership for mobile home.
Subchapter C. Electronic Titling Program
§ 1151. Electronic media system for vehicle titles (Expired).
§ 1151.1. Program.
§ 1152. Development of pilot program (Expired).
§ 1153. Administration of system.
§ 1154. Expansion of pilot program (Expired).
§ 1155. Certification.
Subchapter D. Salvage Vehicles, Theft Vehicles, Reconstructed Vehicles and Flood Vehicles
§ 1161. Certificate of salvage required.
§ 1162. Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer.
§ 1163. Transfer to scrap metal processor.
§ 1164. Theft vehicles.
§ 1165. Reconstructed vehicles.
§ 1165.1. Inspection of reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles.
§ 1165.2. Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel (Expired).
§ 1166. Flood vehicles.
§ 1167. Penalty.
Chapter 13. Registration of Vehicles
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 1301. Registration and certificate of title required.
§ 1302. Vehicles exempt from registration.
§ 1303. Vehicles of nonresidents exempt from registration.
§ 1304. Registration criteria.
§ 1305. Application for registration.
§ 1306. Grounds for refusing registration.
§ 1307. Period of registration.
§ 1307.1. Permanent fleet registration.
§ 1308. Issuance of registration card.
§ 1309. Renewal of registration.
§ 1310. Temporary registration cards.
§ 1310.1. Temporary registration permits.
§ 1311. Registration card to be signed and exhibited on demand.
§ 1312. Notice of change of name or address.
§ 1313. Duplicate registration cards.
§ 1314. Transfer of registration.
§ 1315. Operation of vehicle following death of owner.
§ 1316. Department records.
§ 1317. Acknowledgment of littering provisions.
§ 1318. Duties of agents.
§ 1319. Duties of motor carrier vehicle owners.
Subchapter B. Registration Plates
§ 1331. Issuance and reissuance of registration plates.
§ 1332. Display of registration plate.
§ 1333. Lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate.
§ 1334. Return of registration plate.
§ 1334.1. Seizure of registration plate.
§ 1335. Registration plates for manufacturers and dealers.
§ 1336. Use of dealer registration plates.
§ 1336.1. Use of multipurpose dealer registration plates.
§ 1336.2. Farm equipment dealer registration plates.
§ 1337. Use of "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plates.
§ 1337.1. Fleet owner transporter registration plate.
§ 1338. Person with disability plate and placard.
§ 1339. Legislative plate.
§ 1340. Antique, classic and collectible plates.
§ 1340.1. Street rod plate.
§ 1341. Special registration plates generally.
§ 1342. Veteran plates and placard.
§ 1343. Use of school bus or school vehicle plates.
§ 1344. Use of farm vehicle plates.
§ 1344.1. Use of farm equipment dealer registration plates.
§ 1345. Special plates for recipients of the Medal of Honor.
§ 1346. Special plates for recipients of Purple Heart.
§ 1347. Hearing impaired plates.
§ 1348. Special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors.
§ 1349. Circus or carnival plates.
§ 1350. Special plates for veterans of Korean War.
§ 1350.1. Special plates for recipients of Korean Defense Service Medal.
§ 1351. Special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War.
§ 1352. Wild resource conservation plate.
§ 1353. Preserve our heritage registration plate.
§ 1354. Flagship Niagara commemorative registration plate.
§ 1355. Zoological plate.
§ 1356. Special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal.
§ 1357. Special plates for World War II veterans.
§ 1358. DARE plate.
§ 1359. Special plates for steelworkers.
§ 1360. Special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict.
§ 1361. Special motorcycle plates for veterans.
§ 1362. Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate.
§ 1363. Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate.
§ 1364. Special plates for veterans.
§ 1365. Gold Star Family plate.
Subchapter C. Violations and Suspensions
§ 1371. Operation following suspension of registration.
§ 1372. Unauthorized transfer or use of registration.
§ 1373. Suspension of registration.
§ 1374. Suspension or revocation of vehicle business registration plates.
§ 1375. Suspension of registration of unapproved carriers.
§ 1376. Surrender of registration plates and cards upon suspension or revocation.
§ 1377. Judicial review.
§ 1378. Suspension of motor carrier vehicle registration.
§ 1379. Suspension of registration upon sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class.
Chapter 15. Licensing of Drivers
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 1501. Drivers required to be licensed.
§ 1502. Persons exempt from licensing.
§ 1503. Persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license.
§ 1504. Classes of licenses.
§ 1505. Learners' permits.
§ 1506. Application for driver's license or learner's permit.
§ 1507. Application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor.
§ 1508. Examination of applicant for driver's license.
§ 1508.1. Physical examinations.
§ 1509. Qualifications for school bus driver endorsement.
§ 1510. Issuance and content of driver's license.
§ 1511. Carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
§ 1512. Restrictions on drivers' licenses.
§ 1513. Duplicate and substitute drivers' licenses and learners' permits.
§ 1514. Expiration and renewal of drivers' licenses.
§ 1515. Notice of change of name or address.
§ 1516. Department records.
§ 1517. Medical Advisory Board.
§ 1518. Reports on mental or physical disabilities or disorders.
§ 1519. Determination of incompetency.
§ 1520. Acknowledgment of littering provisions.
Subchapter B. Comprehensive System for Driver Education and Control
§ 1531. Administration of system by department.
§ 1532. Suspension of operating privilege.
§ 1533. Suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation.
§ 1534. Notice of acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
§ 1535. Schedule of convictions and points.
§ 1536. Notice of assignment of points.
§ 1537. Removal of points.
§ 1538. School, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding.
§ 1539. Suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points.
§ 1540. Surrender of license.
§ 1541. Period of disqualification, revocation or suspension of operating privilege.
§ 1542. Revocation of habitual offender's license.
§ 1543. Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked.
§ 1544. Additional period of revocation or suspension.
§ 1545. Restoration of operating privilege.
§ 1546. Suspension or revocation of nonresident's operating privilege.
§ 1547. Chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance.
§ 1548. Requirements for driving under influence offenders.
§ 1549. Establishment of schools.
§ 1550. Judicial review.
§ 1551. Notice of department action.
§ 1552. Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
§ 1553. Occupational limited license.
§ 1554. Probationary license.
§ 1555. Delay of suspension, revocation or disqualification.
Subchapter C. Violations
§ 1571. Violations concerning licenses.
§ 1572. Cancellation of driver's license.
§ 1573. Displaying a foreign license during suspension or revocation.
§ 1574. Permitting unauthorized person to drive.
§ 1575. Permitting violation of title.
§ 1576. Local authorities liable for negligence of their employees (Repealed).
Subchapter D. Driver's License Compact
§ 1581. Driver's License Compact.
§ 1582. Definitions.
§ 1583. Compensation of compact administrator.
§ 1584. Furnishing of information to other states.
§ 1585. Actions of courts and other agencies.
§ 1586. Duties of department.
Chapter 16. Commercial Drivers
§ 1601. Short title of chapter.
§ 1602. Purpose and construction of chapter.
§ 1603. Definitions.
§ 1604. Notification requirements for drivers.
§ 1605. Employer responsibilities.
§ 1606. Requirement for commercial driver's license.
§ 1607. Commercial driver's license qualification standards.
§ 1608. Nonresident CDL.
§ 1609. Application for commercial driver's license.
§ 1609.1. Type of driving certification requirements.
§ 1609.2. Medical certification.
§ 1609.3. Noncompliance with certification requirements.
§ 1610. Commercial driver's license.
§ 1611. Disqualification.
§ 1612. Commercial and school vehicle drivers prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.
§ 1613. Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
§ 1614. Notification of traffic convictions.
§ 1615. Authority to enter agreements.
§ 1616. Reciprocity.
§ 1617. Fees.
§ 1618. Fines exempt from Judicial Computer Account.
§ 1619. Prohibition against discharging, disciplining or discriminating against employees.
§ 1620. Commercial driver records.
Chapter 17. Financial Responsibility
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 1701. Short title of chapter.
§ 1702. Definitions.
§ 1703. Application of chapter.
§ 1704. Administration of chapter.
§ 1705. Election of tort options.
Subchapter B. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance First Party Benefits
§ 1711. Required benefits.
§ 1712. Availability of benefits.
§ 1713. Source of benefits.
§ 1714. Ineligible claimants.
§ 1715. Availability of adequate limits.
§ 1716. Payment of benefits.
§ 1717. Stacking of benefits.
§ 1718. Exclusion from benefits.
§ 1719. Coordination of benefits.
§ 1720. Subrogation.
§ 1721. Statute of limitations.
§ 1722. Preclusion of recovering required benefits.
§ 1723. Reporting requirements.
§ 1724. Certain nonexcludable conditions.
§ 1725. Rental vehicles.
Subchapter C. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
§ 1731. Availability, scope and amount of coverage.
§ 1732. Limits of coverage (Repealed).
§ 1733. Priority of recovery.
§ 1734. Request for lower limits of coverage.
§ 1735. Coverages unaffected by workers' compensation benefits (Repealed).
§ 1736. Coverages in excess of required amounts.
§ 1737. Workers' compensation benefits not a bar to uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits (Repealed).
§ 1738. Stacking of uninsured and underinsured benefits and option to waive.
Subchapter D. Assigned Risk Plan
§ 1741. Establishment.
§ 1742. Scope of plan.
§ 1743. Rates.
§ 1744. Termination of policies.
Subchapter E. Assigned Claims Plan
§ 1751. Organization.
§ 1752. Eligible claimants.
§ 1753. Benefits available.
§ 1754. Additional coverage.
§ 1755. Coordination of benefits.
§ 1756. Subrogation.
§ 1757. Statute of limitations.
Subchapter F. Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund (Repealed)
§ 1761 - § 1769 (Repealed).
Subchapter G. Nonpayment of Judgments
§ 1771. Court reports on nonpayment of judgments.
§ 1772. Suspension for nonpayment of judgments.
§ 1773. Continuation of suspension until judgments paid and proof given.
§ 1774. Payments sufficient to satisfy judgments.
§ 1775. Installment payment of judgments.
Subchapter H. Proof of Financial Responsibility
§ 1781. Notice of sanction for not evidencing financial responsibility.
§ 1782. Manner of providing proof of financial responsibility.
§ 1783. Proof of financial responsibility before restoring operating privilege or registration.
§ 1784. Proof of financial responsibility following violation.
§ 1785. Proof of financial responsibility following accident.
§ 1786. Required financial responsibility.
§ 1787. Self-insurance.
Subchapter I. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 1791. Notice of available benefits and limits.
§ 1791.1. Disclosure of premium charges and tort options.
§ 1791.2. Motorcycle marshals.
§ 1792. Availability of uninsured, underinsured, bodily injury liability and property damage coverages and mandatory deductibles.
§ 1793. Special provisions relating to premiums.
§ 1794. Compulsory judicial arbitration jurisdiction.
§ 1795. Insurance fraud reporting immunity.
§ 1796. Mental or physical examination of person.
§ 1797. Customary charges for treatment.
§ 1798. Attorney fees and costs.
§ 1798.1. Extraordinary medical benefit rate.
§ 1798.2. Transition.
§ 1798.3. Unfunded liability report.
§ 1798.4. Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund.
§ 1799. Restraint system.
§ 1799.1. Antitheft devices.
§ 1799.2. Driver improvement course discounts.
§ 1799.3. Limit on cancellations, refusals to renew, refusals to write, surcharges, rate penalties and point assignments.
§ 1799.4. Examination of vehicle repairs.
§ 1799.5. Conduct of market study.
§ 1799.6. Conduct of random field surveys.
§ 1799.7. Rates.
Chapter 18. Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 1801. Definitions.
Subchapter B. Antifraud Plans
§ 1811. Filing of plans.
§ 1812. Content of plans.
§ 1813. Review by commissioner.
§ 1814. Report on antifraud activities.
§ 1815. Penalties.
§ 1816. Confidentiality of plans and reports.
§ 1817. Reporting of insurance fraud.
§ 1818. Civil immunity.
Subchapter C. Comprehensive Database System
§ 1821. Membership in system.
§ 1822. Warning notice on application for insurance and claim forms.
§ 1823. Rules and regulations.
§ 1824. Civil immunity.
§ 1825. Use of information (Deleted by amendment).
§ 1826. Annual reports (Deleted by amendment).
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 1901. Exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.
§ 1902. Exemptions from other fees.
§ 1903. Limitation on local license fees and taxes.
§ 1904. Collection and disposition of fees and moneys.
§ 1905. Payments to special funds.
Subchapter B. Registration Fees
§ 1911. Annual registration fees.
§ 1912. Passenger cars.
§ 1913. Motor homes.
§ 1914. Motorcycles.
§ 1915. Motor-driven cycles.
§ 1916. Trucks and truck tractors.
§ 1917. Motor buses and limousines.
§ 1918. School buses and school vehicles.
§ 1919. Reduced combustion vehicles (Expired).
§ 1920. Trailers.
§ 1921. Special mobile equipment.
§ 1922. Implements of husbandry.
§ 1923. Antique, classic and collectible vehicles.
§ 1924. Farm vehicles.
§ 1925. Ambulances, taxis and hearses.
§ 1925.1. Limousines.
§ 1926. Dealers and miscellaneous motor vehicle business.
§ 1926.1. Farm equipment vehicle dealers.
§ 1926.2. Fleet owner transporter plate.
§ 1927. Transfer of registration.
§ 1928. Temporary and electronically issued registration plates.
§ 1929. Replacement registration plates.
§ 1930. Legislative registration plates.
§ 1931. Personal registration plates.
§ 1931.1. Street rod registration plates.
§ 1932. Duplicate registration cards.
§ 1933. Commercial implements of husbandry.
§ 1934. General reissuance.
Subchapter C. Permits
§ 1941. Scope of subchapter.
§ 1942. Special hauling permits as to weight and size.
§ 1943. Annual hauling permits.
§ 1944. Mobile homes, modular housing units and modular housing undercarriages.
§ 1945. Books of permits.
§ 1946. Movements requiring special escort.
§ 1947. Refund of certain fees.
§ 1948. Chemical and fertilizer vehicle permits (Repealed).
§ 1949. Construction trucks (Deleted by amendment).
§ 1950. Fee for migrant farm vehicle (Repealed).
Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Fees
§ 1951. Driver's license and learner's permit.
§ 1952. Certificate of title.
§ 1953. Security interest.
§ 1954. Approval of vehicle equipment and testing devices.
§ 1955. Information concerning drivers and vehicles.
§ 1956. Certified copies of records.
§ 1957. Uncollectible checks.
§ 1958. Certificate of inspection.
§ 1959. Messenger service.
§ 1960. Reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration.
§ 1961. Secure power of attorney.
Chapter 20. Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Review Procedures
§ 2001. Short title of chapter.
§ 2002. Scope of chapter.
§ 2003. Waiting period for filings.
§ 2004. Action by commissioner on rate filings within waiting period.
§ 2005. Review of action of commissioner taken without hearing.
§ 2006. Action by commissioner on rate filings after waiting period.
§ 2007. Deemed approvals.
§ 2008. Hearing procedures.
§ 2009. Rules and regulations.
Chapter 21. Motor Carriers Road Tax Identification Markers
§ 2101. Construction.
§ 2101.1. Definitions.
§ 2102. Identification markers and license or road tax registration card required.
§ 2103. False statements and penalties.
§ 2104. Special investigators; powers.
§ 2105. Exemptions.
Chapter 23. Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund
§ 2301. Definitions.
§ 2302. Establishment and maintenance of fund.
§ 2303. Disbursements.
§ 2304. Assignment of claims.
§ 2305. Appeals.
§ 2306. Exemptions.
§ 2307. Enforcement.
PART III. OPERATION OF VEHICLES
Chapter 31. General Provisions
Subchapter A. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
§ 3101. Application of part.
§ 3102. Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic.
§ 3103. Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
§ 3104. Persons working on highways.
§ 3105. Drivers of emergency vehicles.
§ 3106. Operators of streetcars.
§ 3107. Drivers in funeral processions.
Subchapter B. Traffic-control Devices
§ 3111. Obedience to traffic-control devices.
§ 3112. Traffic-control signals.
§ 3113. Pedestrian-control signals.
§ 3114. Flashing signals.
§ 3115. Lane-direction-control signals.
§ 3116. Automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities.
Subchapter C. Fines
§ 3121. EMS costs.
Chapter 33. Rules of the Road in General
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 3301. Driving on right side of roadway.
§ 3302. Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
§ 3303. Overtaking vehicle on the left.
§ 3304. Overtaking vehicle on the right.
§ 3305. Limitations on overtaking on the left.
§ 3306. Limitations on driving on left side of roadway.
§ 3307. No-passing zones.
§ 3308. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
§ 3309. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
§ 3310. Following too closely.
§ 3311. Driving on divided highways.
§ 3312. Limited access highway entrances and exits.
§ 3313. Restrictions on use of limited access highways.
§ 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices.
§ 3315. Passing and overtaking streetcars.
§ 3316. Prohibiting text-based communications.
Subchapter B. Right-of-way
§ 3321. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
§ 3322. Vehicle turning left.
§ 3323. Stop signs and yield signs.
§ 3324. Vehicle entering or crossing roadway.
§ 3325. Duty of driver on approach of emergency vehicle.
§ 3326. Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors.
§ 3327. Duty of driver in emergency response areas.
§ 3328. Unmarked police vehicles.
Subchapter C. Turning, Starting and Signals
§ 3331. Required position and method of turning.
§ 3332. Limitations on turning around.
§ 3333. Moving stopped or parked vehicle.
§ 3334. Turning movements and required signals.
§ 3335. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
§ 3336. Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Subchapter D. Special Stops Required
§ 3341. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
§ 3342. Vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings.
§ 3343. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
§ 3344. Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
§ 3345. Meeting or overtaking school bus.
§ 3346. Emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage.
Subchapter E. Stopping, Standing and Parking
§ 3351. Stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts.
§ 3352. Removal of vehicle by or at direction of police.
§ 3353. Prohibitions in specified places.
§ 3354. Additional parking regulations.
Subchapter F. Speed Restrictions
§ 3361. Driving vehicle at safe speed.
§ 3362. Maximum speed limits.
§ 3363. Alteration of maximum limits.
§ 3364. Minimum speed regulation.
§ 3365. Special speed limitations.
§ 3366. Charging speed violations.
§ 3367. Racing on highways.
§ 3368. Speed timing devices.
Chapter 35. Special Vehicles and Pedestrians
Subchapter A. Operation of Pedalcycles
§ 3501. Applicability of traffic laws to pedalcycles.
§ 3502. Penalty for violation of subchapter.
§ 3503. Responsibility of parent or guardian.
§ 3504. Riding on pedalcycles.
§ 3505. Riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths.
§ 3506. Articles carried by operator.
§ 3507. Lamps and other equipment on pedalcycles.
§ 3508. Pedalcycles on sidewalks and pedalcycle paths.
§ 3509. Parking.
§ 3510. Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons.
§ 3511. Pedalcycles prohibited on freeways.
§ 3512. Pedalcycle Helmet Fund (Repealed).
§ 3513. Civil immunity for lenders of pedalcycle helmets.
Subchapter B. Special Rules for Motorcycles
§ 3521. Applicability of traffic laws to motorcycles.
§ 3522. Riding on motorcycles.
§ 3523. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
§ 3524. Footrests and handhold.
§ 3525. Protective equipment for motorcycle riders.
§ 3526. Lighted lamp requirements for motorcycles.
Subchapter C. Rights and Duties of Pedestrians
§ 3541. Obedience of pedestrians to traffic-control devices and regulations.
§ 3542. Right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks.
§ 3543. Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks.
§ 3544. Pedestrians walking along or on highway.
§ 3545. Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
§ 3546. Driving through or around safety zone.
§ 3547. Right-of-way of pedestrians on sidewalks.
§ 3548. Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles.
§ 3549. Blind pedestrians.
§ 3550. Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.
§ 3551. Compliance with bridge and railroad warning signals.
§ 3552. Penalty for violation of subchapter.
Subchapter D. Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
§ 3571. Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Subchapter E. Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices
§ 3581. Equipment.
§ 3582. Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons.
§ 3583. EPAMD prohibited on freeways.
Chapter 37. Miscellaneous Provisions
Subchapter A. Offenses in General
§ 3701. Unattended motor vehicle.
§ 3701.1. Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle.
§ 3702. Limitations on backing.
§ 3703. Driving upon sidewalk.
§ 3704. Obstruction to driving view or mechanism.
§ 3705. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
§ 3706. Riding in house trailers, mobile homes or boats on trailers.
§ 3707. Driving or stopping close to fire apparatus.
§ 3708. Unauthorized driving over fire hose.
§ 3709. Depositing waste and other material on highway, property or waters.
§ 3710. Stopping at intersection or crossing to prevent obstruction.
§ 3711. Unauthorized persons and devices hanging on vehicles.
§ 3712. Abandonment of vehicles.
§ 3712.1. Restitution of property owners.
§ 3712.2. Stripping abandoned vehicles.
§ 3713. Railroad trains not to block crossings.
§ 3714. Careless driving.
§ 3715. Restriction on alcoholic beverages (Repealed).
§ 3716. Accidents involving overturned vehicles.
§ 3717. Trespass by motor vehicle.
§ 3718. Minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.
§ 3719. Passengers in open trucks.
§ 3720. Snow and ice dislodged or falling from moving vehicle.
Subchapter B. Serious Traffic Offenses
§ 3731. Driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance (Repealed).
§ 3731.1. Operators of commercial vehicles (Repealed).
§ 3732. Homicide by vehicle.
§ 3732.1. Aggravated assault by vehicle.
§ 3733. Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer.
§ 3734. Driving without lights to avoid identification or arrest.
§ 3735. Homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.
§ 3735.1. Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.
§ 3736. Reckless driving.
Subchapter C. Accidents and Accident Reports
§ 3741. Application of subchapter.
§ 3742. Accidents involving death or personal injury.
§ 3742.1. Accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed.
§ 3743. Accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property.
§ 3743.1. Spilled cargo.
§ 3744. Duty to give information and render aid.
§ 3745. Accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property.
§ 3745.1. Accident scene clearance.
§ 3746. Immediate notice of accident to police department.
§ 3747. Written report of accident by driver or owner.
§ 3748. False reports.
§ 3749. Reports by coroners and medical examiners.
§ 3750. Reports by garages.
§ 3751. Reports by police.
§ 3752. Accident report forms.
§ 3753. Department to compile, tabulate and analyze accident reports.
§ 3754. Accident prevention investigations.
§ 3755. Reports by emergency room personnel.
§ 3756. Accidents involving certain vehicles.
§ 3757. Compensation for incident removal costs.
Chapter 38. Driving after Imbibing Alcohol or Utilizing Drugs
§ 3801. Definitions.
§ 3802. Driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.
§ 3803. Grading.
§ 3804. Penalties.
§ 3805. Ignition interlock.
§ 3806. Prior offenses.
§ 3807. Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
§ 3808. Illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock.
§ 3809. Restriction on alcoholic beverages.
§ 3810. Authorized use not a defense.
§ 3811. Certain arrests authorized.
§ 3812. Preliminary hearing or arraignment.
§ 3813. Work release.
§ 3814. Drug and alcohol assessments.
§ 3815. Mandatory sentencing.
§ 3816. Requirements for driving under influence offenders.
§ 3817. Reporting requirements for offenses.
PART IV. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
Chapter 41. Equipment Standards
§ 4101. Purpose of part.
§ 4102. Definitions.
§ 4103. Promulgation of vehicle equipment standards.
§ 4104. Testing and approval of equipment.
§ 4105. Revocation and renewal of certificates of approval.
§ 4106. Market surveillance program.
§ 4107. Unlawful activities.
§ 4108. Injunctive relief.
Chapter 43. Lighting Equipment
§ 4301. Promulgation of regulations by department.
§ 4302. Periods for requiring lighted lamps.
§ 4303. General lighting requirements.
§ 4304. Obstructed lights not required.
§ 4305. Vehicular hazard signal lamps.
§ 4306. Use of multiple-beam road lighting equipment.
§ 4307. Use and display of illuminated signs.
§ 4308. Lighted head lamps on school buses.
§ 4309. Lighted head lamps in work zones.
§ 4310. Motorcycle lighting.
Chapter 45. Other Required Equipment
Subchapter A. Brake Equipment
§ 4501. Promulgation of regulations by department.
§ 4502. General requirements for braking systems.
Subchapter B. Safety and Anti-pollution Equipment
§ 4521. Promulgation of regulations by department.
§ 4522. Effect of amendments to Federal regulations (Repealed).
§ 4523. Exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control.
§ 4524. Windshield obstructions and wipers.
§ 4525. Tire equipment and traction surfaces.
§ 4526. Safety glass.
§ 4527. Television equipment.
§ 4528. Fire extinguishers.
§ 4529. Slow moving vehicle emblem.
§ 4530. Portable emergency warning devices.
§ 4531. Emission control systems.
§ 4532. Smoke control for diesel-powered motor vehicles.
§ 4533. Rear wheel shields.
§ 4534. Rearview mirrors.
§ 4535. Audible warning devices.
§ 4536. Bumpers.
§ 4537. Device used to carry pedalcyles.
Subchapter C. Vehicles for Transportation of School Children
§ 4551. Safety regulations.
§ 4552. General requirements for school buses.
§ 4553. General requirements for other vehicles transporting school children.
Subchapter D. Equipment of Authorized and Emergency Vehicles
§ 4571. Visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles.
§ 4572. Visual signals on authorized vehicles.
§ 4573. Identification of certain vehicles.
Subchapter E. Child Passenger Protection
§ 4581. Restraint systems.
§ 4582. Child Passenger Restraint Fund.
§ 4583. Hospital information program.
§ 4584. Oral hazard warning (Deleted by amendment).
§ 4585. Use of information or evidence of violation of subchapter.
§ 4586. Civil immunity for child passenger safety technicians and lenders of child passenger restraint systems and booster seats.
Chapter 47. Inspection of Vehicles
Subchapter A. Inspection Requirements
§ 4701. Duty to comply with inspection laws.
§ 4702. Requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles.
§ 4702.1. Limited liability of inspection station or mechanic.
§ 4703. Operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection.
§ 4704. Inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel.
§ 4705. Inspection of vehicles for transportation of school children.
§ 4706. Prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
§ 4706.1. Centralized emission inspection litigation settlement (Expired).
§ 4707. Consumer protection.
§ 4708. Inspection of motorcycles.
§ 4709. Low-Emissions Vehicle Commission.
§ 4710. Vehicle Emission System Inspection Program Advisory Committee.
Subchapter B. Official Inspection Stations
§ 4721. Appointment of official inspection stations.
§ 4722. Certificate of appointment.
§ 4723. Certificate of appointment for inspecting fleet vehicles.
§ 4723.1. Certificate of appointment for enhanced vehicle safety inspection for reconstructed vehicle, modified or specially constructed inspection stations.
§ 4724. Suspension of certificates of appointment.
§ 4725. Use of certificate of appointment at official inspection stations.
§ 4726. Certification of mechanics.
§ 4727. Issuance of certificate of inspection.
§ 4728. Display of certificate of inspection.
§ 4729. Removal of certificate of inspection.
§ 4730. Violations of use of certificate of inspection.
§ 4731. Records of inspections and certificates issued.
§ 4732. Inspection Advisory Board.
§ 4733. Prohibited provision.
Chapter 49. Size, Weight and Load
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 4901. Scope and application of chapter.
§ 4902. Restrictions on use of highways and bridges.
§ 4903. Securing loads in vehicles.
§ 4904. Limits on number of towed vehicles.
§ 4905. Safety requirements for towed vehicles.
§ 4906. Fire apparatus.
§ 4907. Penalty for violation of chapter.
§ 4908. Operation of certain combinations on interstate and certain other highways.
§ 4908.1. Operation of motor homes on interstate and certain other highways.
§ 4909. Transporting foodstuffs in vehicles used to transport waste.
Subchapter B. Width, Height and Length
§ 4921. Width of vehicles.
§ 4922. Height of vehicles.
§ 4923. Length of vehicles.
§ 4924. Limitations on length of projecting loads.
§ 4925. Width of projecting loads on passenger vehicles.
Subchapter C. Maximum Weights of Vehicles
§ 4941. Maximum gross weight of vehicles.
§ 4942. Registered gross weight.
§ 4943. Maximum axle weight of vehicles.
§ 4944. Maximum wheel load.
§ 4945. Penalties for exceeding maximum weights.
§ 4946. Impoundment of vehicles for nonpayment of overweight fines (Repealed).
§ 4947. Disposition of impounded vehicles and loads (Repealed).
§ 4948. Maximum weight and seating capacity of buses.
§ 4949. Application to tow trucks.
Subchapter D. Special Permits for Excessive Size and Weight
§ 4961. Authority to issue permits.
§ 4962. Conditions of permits and security for damages.
§ 4963. Exemptions for vehicles used in State highway construction or maintenance.
§ 4964. Oral authorization following emergency or accident.
§ 4965. Single permits for multiple highway crossings.
§ 4966. Permit for movement of quarry equipment.
§ 4967. Permit for movement of implements of husbandry (Repealed).
§ 4968. Permit for movement during course of manufacture.
§ 4969. Permit for movement of vehicles with oversize wheels and tires (Repealed).
§ 4970. Permit for movement of construction equipment.
§ 4971. Permit for operation of chemical and fertilizer vehicles (Deleted by amendment).
§ 4972. Permits for migrant farm vehicles (Repealed).
§ 4973. Permits for movement of a mobile home or a modular housing unit and modular housing undercarriage.
§ 4974. Permit for movement of containerized cargo.
§ 4975. Permit for movement of special mobile equipment.
§ 4976. Permit for movement of domestic animal feed and whole or unprocessed grain.
§ 4976.1. Permit for movement of live domestic animals.
§ 4977. Permit for movement of wooden structures.
§ 4978. Permit for movement of building structural components.
§ 4979. Permit for movement of particleboard or fiberboard used in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble furniture.
§ 4979.1. Permit for movement of bulk refined oil.
§ 4979.2. Permit for movement of waste coal, beneficial combustion ash or limestone.
§ 4979.3. Permit for movement of float glass or flat glass for use in construction and other end uses.
§ 4979.4. Permit for movement of self-propelled cranes.
§ 4979.5. Permit for movement of nonhazardous liquid glue.
§ 4979.6. Permit for movement of waste tires.
Subchapter E. Measuring and Adjusting Vehicle Size and Weight
§ 4981. Weighing and measurement of vehicles.
§ 4982. Reducing or readjusting loads of vehicles.
§ 4983. Penalty for failure to obey police officer (Repealed).
PART V. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 61. Powers of Department and Local Authorities
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 6101. Applicability and uniformity of title.
§ 6102. Powers and duties of department and local authorities.
§ 6103. Promulgation of rules and regulations by department.
§ 6103.1. Exemption from additional requirements for highway occupancy permits for agricultural purposes.
§ 6104. Administrative duties of department.
§ 6105. Department to prescribe traffic and engineering investigations.
§ 6105.1. Designation of highway safety corridors.
§ 6106. Designation of emergency vehicles by Pennsylvania State Police.
§ 6107. Designation of authorized vehicles by department.
§ 6108. Power of Governor during emergency.
§ 6109. Specific powers of department and local authorities.
§ 6110. Regulation of traffic on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
§ 6111. Regulation of traffic on bridges under authority of interstate commissions.
§ 6112. Removal of traffic hazards by property owner.
§ 6113. Control of public travel on private property by owner.
§ 6114. Limitation on sale, publication and disclosure of records.
§ 6115. Emergency telephones along Pennsylvania Turnpike.
§ 6116. Payment by credit or debit card.
§ 6117. Authority of qualified employees of department and Department of Revenue.
Subchapter B. Traffic-control Devices
§ 6121. Uniform system of traffic-control devices.
§ 6122. Authority to erect traffic-control devices.
§ 6123. Erection of traffic-control devices while working.
§ 6123.1. Mandatory traffic-control devices in highway work zones.
§ 6124. Erection of traffic-control devices at intersections.
§ 6125. Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.
§ 6126. Interference with devices, signs or signals.
§ 6127. Dealing in nonconforming traffic-control devices.
§ 6128. Dealing in official traffic-control devices or bridge parts.
§ 6129. Maintenance of pedestrian crosswalks in school zones.
Subchapter C. Reciprocity
§ 6141. Declaration of policy.
§ 6142. Reciprocity agreements, arrangements and declarations authorized.
§ 6143. Benefits, privileges and exemptions from taxes and fees.
§ 6144. Vehicle registration and licensing.
§ 6145. Proportional registration of fleet vehicles.
§ 6146. Enforcement agreements.
§ 6146.1. Multijurisdictional permit agreement.
§ 6147. Declaration of reciprocity in absence of agreement.
§ 6148. Applicability to leased vehicles.
§ 6149. Automatic reciprocity.
§ 6150. Proportional registration not exclusive.
§ 6151. Suspension of reciprocity benefits.
§ 6152. Form, publication and distribution of documents.
§ 6153. Existing reciprocity agreements unaffected.
§ 6154. Nonreciprocity of operational limitations.
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 6301. Prosecutions under local ordinances superseded by title.
§ 6302. Time limitations.
§ 6303. Rights and liabilities of minors.
§ 6304. Authority to arrest without warrant.
§ 6305. Arrest of nonresident.
§ 6306. Costs for summary offenses.
§ 6307. Liability for costs not paid by defendant.
§ 6308. Investigation by police officers.
§ 6308.1. Payment to police or sheriff's office of one-half of reinstatement fee.
§ 6309. Impoundment for nonpayment of fines; vehicles or combinations with a gross vehicle weight rating of 17,001 pounds or more.
§ 6309.1. Impoundment for nonpayment of fines; vehicles or combinations with a gross vehicle weight rating of 17,000 pounds or less.
§ 6309.2. Immobilization, towing and storage of vehicle for driving without operating privileges or registration.
§ 6310. Disposition of impounded vehicles, combinations and loads.
§ 6311. Enforcement authority.
§ 6312. Liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
§ 6313. Enforcement of summary offenses in State park and forest lands.
Subchapter B. Records of Traffic Cases
§ 6321. Records of issuing authorities.
§ 6322. Reports by issuing authorities.
§ 6323. Reports by courts.
§ 6324. Failure to comply with provisions of subchapter.
§ 6325. Department records.
§ 6326. Traffic citation forms (Repealed).
§ 6327. Inspection of records.
§ 6328. Admissibility of department records.
Subchapter C. Pursuit of Vehicles
§ 6341. Definitions.
§ 6342. Written policies required.
§ 6343. Pursuit records.
§ 6344. Pennsylvania State Police report.
§ 6345. Liability.
Chapter 65. Penalties and Disposition of Fines
§ 6501. Definition of conviction.
§ 6502. Summary offenses.
§ 6503. Subsequent convictions of certain offenses.
§ 6503.1. Habitual offenders.
§ 6504. Inability to pay fine and costs.
§ 6505. Disposition of fines and forfeitures (Repealed).
§ 6506. Surcharge.
§ 6507. Levy and imposition of surcharge in cities of the first class.
Chapter 67. Service of Process on Nonresidents (Repealed)
§ 6701 - § 6705 (Repealed).
PART VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Chapter 71. Vehicle Theft and Related Provisions
Subchapter A. Identification Number
§ 7101. Requirement for identification number.
§ 7102. Removal or falsification of identification number (Repealed).
§ 7103. Dealing in vehicles with removed or falsified numbers (Repealed).
§ 7104. State replacement vehicle identification number plate.
§ 7105. Seizure of vehicles with removed or falsified numbers.
Subchapter B. Stolen Vehicles
§ 7111. Dealing in titles and plates for stolen vehicles.
§ 7112. False report of theft or conversion of vehicle.
§ 7113. Reporting stolen and recovered vehicles.
§ 7114. Records of stolen vehicles.
§ 7115. Application for certificate of title of a stolen vehicle.
§ 7116. Fraudulent removal of vehicle from garage.
Subchapter C. Misuse of Documents and Plates
§ 7121. False application for certificate of title or registration.
§ 7122. Altered, forged or counterfeit documents and plates.
§ 7123. Sale or purchase of certificate or other document.
§ 7124. Fraudulent use or removal of registration plate.
Subchapter D. Tampering with Odometers
§ 7131. Legislative findings and definitions.
§ 7132. Prohibited activities relating to odometers.
§ 7133. Permissible activities relating to odometers.
§ 7134. Odometer disclosure requirements.
§ 7135. Odometer mileage statement retention.
§ 7136. Conspiracy to violate odometer requirements.
§ 7137. Violation of Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
§ 7138. Civil liability.
§ 7139. Penalties.
Chapter 72. Alternative Fuels (Repealed)
§ 7201 - § 7205 (Repealed).
Chapter 73. Abandoned Vehicles and Cargos
Subchapter A. Abandoned Vehicles and Salvors
§ 7301. Authorization of salvors.
§ 7302. Certificate of authorization.
§ 7303. Suspension of authorization.
§ 7303.1. Duty of police and salvors.
§ 7304. Reports to department of possession of abandoned vehicles.
§ 7304.1. Reports and removal of abandoned vehicles within the boundaries of a city of the first class or second class.
§ 7305. Notice to owner and lienholders of abandoned vehicles.
§ 7306. Payment of costs upon reclaiming vehicle.
§ 7307. Authorization for disposal of unclaimed vehicles.
§ 7308. Public sale of unclaimed vehicles with value.
§ 7309. Processing of nonrepairable or salvage vehicles.
§ 7310. Removal of abandoned or presumed abandoned vehicles from roadway.
§ 7311. Reports by garage keepers of abandoned vehicles.
§ 7311.1. Reports by private property owners of abandoned vehicles.
§ 7311.2. Salvors to remove abandoned vehicles in good faith.
§ 7312. Penalty for violation of chapter.
Subchapter B. Watercraft Trailer Forfeiture
§ 7321. Scope of subchapter and legislative intent.
§ 7322. Definitions.
§ 7323. Liens.
§ 7324. Notification by watercraft trailer dealer.
§ 7325. Responsibility of department.
§ 7326. Publication.
§ 7327. Redemption.
§ 7328. Forfeiture.
§ 7329. Rights acquired by good faith purchaser.
§ 7330. Other remedies.
§ 7331. Construction.
§ 7501. Authorization of messenger and agent services.
§ 7502. Certificate of authorization (Deleted by amendment).
§ 7502.1. Supersession.
§ 7503. Suspension of authorization (Deleted by amendment).
§ 7503.1. Bond required.
§ 7504. Place of business (Deleted by amendment).
§ 7504.1. Agent duties and responsibilities.
§ 7505. Transaction of business with department.
§ 7506. Violations and penalties.
§ 7507. Certified checks may be required.
§ 7508. Nonperformance.
§ 7509. Messenger and Agent Advisory Committee.
Chapter 77. Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 7701. Short title of chapter.
§ 7702. Definitions.
§ 7703. Applicability of chapter.
§ 7704. Rules and regulations.
§ 7705. Records and reports.
§ 7706. Restricted account.
Subchapter B. Certificates of Title and Registration
§ 7711. Registration of dealers.
§ 7711.1. Registration of snowmobile or ATV.
§ 7711.2. Limited registration of snowmobile or ATV.
§ 7712. Registration of snowmobiles and registration and issuance of certificates of title for ATV's (Repealed).
§ 7712.1. Certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV.
§ 7712.2. Transfer to or from dealer.
§ 7712.3. Transfer of snowmobile or ATV by operation of law.
§ 7712.4. Correction of certificate of title.
§ 7712.5. Issuance of new certificate following transfer.
§ 7712.6. Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title.
§ 7712.7. Application for certificate of title by agent.
§ 7712.8. Perfection of security interest in a snowmobile or ATV.
§ 7712.9. Satisfaction of security interest.
§ 7712.10. Release of security interest.
§ 7712.11. Effectiveness of security interests.
§ 7712.12. Assignment by secured party of security interest.
§ 7712.13. Exemptions.
§ 7713. Certificates of registration and decals (Repealed).
§ 7714. Exemptions from registration (Repealed).
§ 7715. Reciprocity (Repealed).
§ 7715.1. Snowmobile or ATV purchased from dealer.
§ 7715.2. Fees.
§ 7716. Records.
§ 7717. Snowmobile and ATV Advisory Committee.
Subchapter C. Operation
§ 7721. Operation on streets and highways.
§ 7722. Designation of snowmobile and ATV roads.
§ 7723. Special snowmobile and ATV events.
§ 7724. Operation on private or State property.
§ 7725. Operation by persons under age sixteen.
§ 7726. Operation in safe manner.
§ 7727. Additional limitations on operation.
§ 7728. Accidents and accident reports.
§ 7729. Liability of owner for negligence.
§ 7730. Liability insurance.
Subchapter D. Equipment
§ 7741. Head lamps and tail lamps.
§ 7742. Brakes.
§ 7743. Mufflers and noise control.
Subchapter E. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 7751. Enforcement personnel and procedures.
§ 7752. Penalties for violation of chapter.
§ 7753. Actions for collection of penalties.
Chapter 78. Motor Carrier Safety
§ 7801. Short title of chapter.
§ 7802. Findings and declaration of policy.
§ 7803. Definitions.
§ 7804. Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 7901. Short title of chapter.
§ 7902. Definitions.
§ 7903. Waiver of examination.
§ 7904. Fees.
§ 7905. Restricted receipts account.
Subchapter B. Motorcycle Safety Education
§ 7911. Motorcycle safety education program.
Subchapter A. Persons with Disabilities Shared-Ride Pilot Program
§ 8001. Persons with disabilities shared-ride pilot program.
Chapter 81. Interstate Compacts and Agreements
Subchapter A. Bus Taxation Proration Agreement (Repealed)
§ 8101 - § 8105 (Repealed).
Subchapter B. Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact (Repealed)
§ 8111 - § 8122 (Repealed).
Chapter 83. Hazardous Materials Transportation
§ 8301. Legislative findings.
§ 8302. Powers and duties of department.
§ 8303. Correspondence with Federal regulations.
§ 8304. Right of entry.
§ 8305. Injunctions and other remedies.
§ 8306. Penalties.
§ 8307. Hazardous Materials Transportation Advisory Committee.
§ 8308. Report to the General Assembly.
Chapter 89. Pennsylvania Turnpike
Subchapter A. Preliminary Provisions
§ 8901. Definitions.
Subchapter B. Turnpike Extensions and Improvements
§ 8911. Improvement and extension authorizations.
§ 8912. Subsequent extension authorizations.
§ 8913. Additional subsequent extension authorizations.
§ 8914. Further subsequent authorizations.
§ 8914.1. Security wall pilot project.
§ 8915. Conversion to toll roads.
§ 8915.1. Conversion of Interstate 80.
§ 8915.2. Application to United States Department of Transportation.
§ 8915.3. Lease of Interstate 80; related agreements.
§ 8915.4. Initial payment.
§ 8915.5. Other interstate highways.
§ 8915.6. Deposit and distribution of funds.
§ 8915.7. Impact on associated highways and local roads.
§ 8916. Turnpike system.
§ 8917. Financial plan.
§ 8918. Failure to perform.
Chapter 90. Liquid Fuels and Fuels Tax
§ 9001. Short title of chapter.
§ 9002. Definitions.
§ 9003. Liquid fuels and fuels permits; bond or deposit of securities.
§ 9004. Imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions.
§ 9005. Taxpayer.
§ 9006. Distributor's report and payment of tax.
§ 9007. Determination and redetermination of tax, penalties and interest due.
§ 9008. Examination of records and equipment.
§ 9009. Retention of records by distributors and dealers.
§ 9010. Disposition and use of tax.
§ 9011. Discontinuance or transfer of business.
§ 9012. Suspension or revocation of permits.
§ 9013. Lien of taxes, penalties and interest.
§ 9014. Collection of unpaid taxes.
§ 9015. Reports from common carriers.
§ 9016. Reward for detection of violations.
§ 9017. Refunds.
§ 9018. Violations.
§ 9019. Diesel fuel importers and transporters; prohibiting use of dyed diesel fuel on highways; violations and penalties.
§ 9020. Disposition of fees, fines and forfeitures.
§ 9021. Certified copies of records.
§ 9022. Uncollectible checks.
Chapter 91. State Highway Maintenance
§ 9101. Definitions.
§ 9102. Distribution of State highway maintenance funds.
§ 9103. Transfers for emergency or equipment needs.
§ 9104. Standards and methodology for data collection.
§ 9105. Nonlapse of allocated funds for advertised projects.
§ 9106. Dirt and gravel road maintenance.
Chapter 92. Transfer of State Highways
§ 9201. Definitions.
§ 9202. Application of chapter.
§ 9203. Description of functionally-local highways.
§ 9204. Notice to municipalities.
§ 9205. Mutual agreement.
§ 9206. Publication of list of highways transferred.
§ 9207. Restoration of highways.
§ 9208. Periodic review by General Assembly (Deleted by amendment).
Chapter 93. Supplemental Funding for Municipal Highway Maintenance
§ 9301. Supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance.
Chapter 94. Liquid Fuels and Fuel Use Tax Enforcement
§ 9401. Short title of chapter.
§ 9402. Construction of chapter.
§ 9403. Revenue agents; powers.
§ 9404. Violations and penalties.
§ 9405. Forfeitures; process and procedures.
§ 9406. Disposition of fines and forfeitures.
Chapter 95. Taxes for Highway Maintenance and Construction
§ 9501. Definitions.
§ 9502. Imposition of tax.
§ 9503. Reports and payment of tax (Repealed).
§ 9504. Timely mailing treated as timely filing and payment (Repealed).
§ 9505. Extension of time to file reports (Repealed).
§ 9506. Administration and enforcement (Repealed).
§ 9507. Interstate cooperation in collecting tax (Repealed).
§ 9508. Assessment and appeals (Repealed).
§ 9509. Retention of records (Repealed).
§ 9510. Penalties (Repealed).
§ 9511. Allocation of proceeds.
§ 9511.1. Imposition of additional tax (Repealed).
§ 9511.2. Special revenue bonds.
§ 9511.3. Expenses.
§ 9511.4. Special revenue bonds and preliminary or interim financing.
§ 9511.5. Application of proceeds of obligations, lien of holders of obligations, design-build requirement and projects approved by General Assembly.
§ 9511.6. Trust indenture, protection of holders of obligations and depositories.
§ 9511.7. Exemption from Commonwealth taxation.
§ 9511.8. Costs related to Federal income tax matters.
§ 9511.9. Special revenue refunding bonds.
§ 9511.10. Remedies of trustees and of holders of obligations.
§ 9511.11. Pledged revenues.
§ 9511.12. (Reserved).
§ 9511.13. Supplement to other laws and liberal construction.
§ 9512. Severability of provisions.
Chapter 96. Motor Carriers Road Tax
§ 9601. Short title of chapter.
§ 9602. Definitions.
§ 9603. Imposition of tax.
§ 9604. Credit for motor fuel tax payment.
§ 9605. Tax due date.
§ 9606. Tax revenue to Motor License Fund.
§ 9607. Calculation of amount of fuel used in Commonwealth.
§ 9608. Report requirements.
§ 9609. Average consumption.
§ 9610. Records.
§ 9611. Surety bond for payment of taxes.
§ 9612. Arbitrary assessment to prevent tax avoidance.
§ 9613. Penalty and interest for failure to report or pay tax.
§ 9614. Time for payment of taxes, penalties and interest.
§ 9615. Manner of payment and recovery of taxes, penalties and interest.
§ 9615.1. Examination of records.
§ 9616. Determination, redetermination and review.
§ 9617. Timely mailing treated as timely filing and payment.
§ 9618. Availability of records of other agencies.
§ 9619. Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account.
§ 9620. Appropriation and allocation of proceeds.
§ 9621. Regulations.
§ 9622. Reciprocal agreements.
Chapter 97. Department of Transportation Productivity
§ 9701. Legislative oversight.
Chapter 98. Motorbus Road Tax Credit or Refund
§ 9801. Short title of chapter (Repealed).
§ 9802. Definitions.
§ 9803. Imposition of tax (Repealed).
§ 9804. Exemptions (Repealed).
§ 9805. Bus company reimbursement for motor fuel tax.
§ 9806. Tax due date (Repealed).
§ 9807. Tax revenue to Motor License Fund (Repealed).
§ 9808. Calculation of amount of fuel used in Commonwealth (Repealed).
§ 9809. Report requirements (Repealed).
§ 9810. Identification markers required (Repealed).
§ 9811. Average consumption (Repealed).
§ 9812. Records (Repealed).
§ 9813. Penalty and interest for failure to report or pay tax (Repealed).
§ 9814. Time for payment of taxes, penalties and interest (Repealed).
§ 9815. Manner of payment and recovery of taxes, penalties and interest (Repealed).
§ 9816. Determination, redetermination and review (Repealed).
§ 9817. Timely mailing treated as timely filing and payment (Repealed).
§ 9818. Availability of records of other agencies (Repealed).
§ 9819. False statements and penalties (Repealed).
§ 9820. Special investigators; powers (Repealed).
§ 9821. Regulations (Repealed).
Chapter 99. Tax Treatment of Certain Organizations
§ 9901. Corporate tax treatment of certain corporations (Repealed).
TITLE 75
VEHICLES
Part
I. Preliminary Provisions
II. Title, Registration and Licensing
III. Operation of Vehicles
IV. Vehicle Characteristics
V. Administration and Enforcement
VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
Enactment. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of Title 75 were added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See sections 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 of Act 81 of 1976 in the appendix to this title for transition provisions, saving provision, severability, applicability of Statutory Construction Act and effective date.
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Chapter
1. General Provisions
Enactment. Part I was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977.
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec.
101. Short title of title.
102. Definitions.
103. Uniformity of interpretation.
104. Continuation of existing law (Repealed).
Enactment. Chapter 1 was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977.
§ 101. Short title of title.
This title shall be known and may be cited as the "Vehicle Code."
§ 102. Definitions.
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
"Abandoned vehicle."
(1) A vehicle (other than a pedalcycle) shall be presumed to be abandoned under any of the following circumstances, but the presumption is rebuttable by a preponderance of the evidence:
(i) The vehicle is physically inoperable and is left unattended on a highway or other public property for more than 48 hours.
(ii) The vehicle has remained illegally on a highway or other public property for a period of more than 48 hours.
(iii) The vehicle is left unattended on or along a highway or other public property for more than 48 hours and does not bear all of the following:
(A) A valid registration plate.
(B) A current certificate of inspection.
(C) An ascertainable vehicle identification number.
(iv) The vehicle has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property for more than 24 hours.
(2) Vehicles and equipment used or to be used in construction or in the operation or maintenance of highways or public utility facilities, which are left in a manner which does not interfere with the normal movement of traffic, shall not be considered to be abandoned.
"Active work zone." The portion of a work zone where construction, maintenance or utility workers are located on the roadway, berm or shoulder.
"Agent service." A person that has been authorized by the Department of Transportation to act as a card agent, a full agent or an issuing agent.
"Alley." A street or highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts and not intended for the purpose of through vehicular traffic.
"Ambulance." Any vehicle which is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped and is used or intended to be used and is maintained or operated for the purpose of providing emergency medical care to and transportation of human patients. The term includes advanced or basic life support vehicles that may or may not transport such patients.
"Antique motor vehicle." A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications.
"Articulated bus." A bus designed to transport passengers and on which passengers are authorized to be transported, consisting of two or more units or sections permanently assembled in tandem by flexible connections which permit passenger movement throughout the length of the bus.
"Authorized vehicle." A vehicle or type of vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, for which special operating or equipment privileges are given by law or regulation of the department based on design and utility for work within a highway.
"Automated red light enforcement system." A vehicle sensor installed to work in conjunction with a traffic-control signal which automatically produces one or more recorded images of a vehicle at the time the vehicle is used or operated in a manner which is a violation under this title.
"Blood delivery vehicle." Any vehicle which is used or intended to be used and is maintained or operated for the purpose of transporting blood or blood products on an emergency basis.
"Bus."
(1) A motor vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or
(2) a motor vehicle, other than a taxicab or limousine, designed to transport not more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
The term does not include a vehicle used in a ridesharing arrangement, as defined in the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1211, No.279), entitled "An act providing for ridesharing arrangements and providing that certain laws shall be inapplicable to ridesharing arrangements," or a school bus.
"Business district." The territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any 600 feet along the highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations and public buildings which occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side or 300 feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
"Cancel." To void or terminate by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department to which the individual is no longer entitled.
"Chemical test or testing." Analysis performed on a biological material, including but not limited to breath, blood or urine, to determine the identity or concentration or both of particular constituents such as alcohol or controlled substances. Test procedures may rely on one or more physical or chemical properties of the constituent and utilize instrumental or chemical analysis techniques to accomplish the determination.
"Classic motor vehicle." A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured at least 15 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Any classic motor vehicle registered under section 1340 (relating to antique and classic plates) on the effective date of the amendment to this definition which fails to qualify as a classic motor vehicle pursuant to these provisions may retain such classic registration unless another type of registration is applied for and issued for the vehicle.
"Collectible motor vehicle." A reconstructed or modified motor vehicle substantially modified from the manufacturer's original specifications and appearance and maintained in a collectible condition as determined by the Department of Transportation.
"Combination." Two or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem.
"Commercial driver." A person who is either a commercial driver license holder as defined in section 1603 (relating to definitions) or who is driving a commercial motor vehicle.
"Commercial implement of husbandry." An implement of husbandry that:
(1) Is a self-propelled vehicle.
(2) Is used commercially.
(3) Is operated or moved upon highways for not more than 180 days in a calendar year.
The term also includes any other vehicle determined by the department to be a commercial implement of husbandry.
"Construction truck." A three or four axle truck engaged in construction operations.
"Containerized cargo." Manifested international freight in a sealed, seagoing container.
"Converter gear." A trailer designed and used exclusively to tow a semitrailer by mounting the semitrailer on the fifth wheel of the converter gear. The term includes the terms "auxiliary axle" and "jeep dolly."
"Court." Includes (when exercising criminal or quasi-criminal jurisdiction pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 1515 (relating to jurisdiction and venue) or concerning the receipt, storage, reproduction, electronic transmission and admissibility of documentation under section 1377 (relating to judicial review) or 1550 (relating to judicial review)) a district justice or issuing authority or the equivalent official from the Federal Government or another state.
"Crosswalk."
(1) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway, measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway; and, in the absence of a sidewalk on one side of the roadway, that part of a roadway included within the extension of the lateral lines of the existing sidewalk.
(2) Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
"Dealer." A person engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging vehicles.
"Department." The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth.
"District justice." (Deleted by amendment).
"Divided highway." A highway divided into two or more roadways and so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between the roadways by providing an intervening space, physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section.
"Driveaway-towaway operation." Any operation in which any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, singly or in combination, constitutes the commodity being transported, when one set or more of wheels of the vehicle are on the highway during the course of transportation, whether or not the vehicle furnished the motive power.
"Driver." A person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
"Driver's license." A license or permit to drive a motor vehicle issued under this title.
"Electric personal assistive mobility device" or "EPAMD." A self-balancing, two-nontandem-wheeled device designed to transport only one person with an electric propulsion system.
"Electric vehicle." A motor vehicle which operates solely by use of a battery or battery pack and which meets the applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. The term includes a motor vehicle which is powered mainly through the use of an electric battery or battery pack but which uses a flywheel that stores energy produced by the electric motor or through regenerative braking to assist in operation of the motor veh
"Emergency service responder." An individual acting in an official capacity as any of the following:
(1) A police officer.
(2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff.
(3) A coroner or deputy coroner.
(4) A firefighter.
(5) Fire police.
(6) A fire marshal.
(7) A medical examiner or deputy medical examiner.
(8) Rescue personnel.
(9) Ambulance personnel.
(10) Towing and recovery personnel.
(11) Highway maintenance and construction personnel.
(12) Hazardous material response team member.
(13) Emergency medical services personnel.
"Emergency vehicle." A county emergency management vehicle, fire department vehicle, police vehicle, sheriff vehicle, ambulance, advanced life support squad vehicle, basic life support squad vehicle, blood delivery vehicle, human organ delivery vehicle, hazardous material response vehicle, armed forces emergency vehicle, one vehicle operated by a coroner or chief county medical examiner and one vehicle operated by a chief deputy coroner or deputy chief county medical examiner used for answering emergency calls, a vehicle owned by or leased to a regional emergency medical services council that is used as authorized by the Department of Health to respond to an actual or potential disaster, mass casualty situation or substantial threat to public health, any vehicle owned and operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority established in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 (relating to parking authorities) and used in the enforcement of 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 57 (relating to taxicabs and limousines in first class cities), or any other vehicle designated by the State Police under section 6106 (relating to designation of emergency vehicles by Pennsylvania State Police), or a privately owned vehicle used in answering an emergency call when used by any of the following:
(1) A police chief and assistant chief.
(2) A fire chief, assistant chief and, when a fire company has three or more fire vehicles, a second or third assistant chief.
(3) A fire police captain and fire police lieutenant.
(4) An ambulance corps commander and assistant commander.
(5) A river rescue commander and assistant commander.
(6) A county emergency management coordinator.
(7) A fire marshal.
(8) A rescue service chief and assistant chief.
"Engineering and traffic study." An orderly examination or analysis of physical features and traffic conditions conducted in accordance with regulations of the department and conforming to generally accepted engineering standards and practices for the purpose of ascertaining the need or lack of need for a particular action by the department or local authorities.
"Essential parts." All major component parts of a vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title, the removal, alteration or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appearance, model, type or mode of operation.
"Established place of business." The place actually occupied either continuously or at regular periods by a dealer, manufacturer or other vehicle-related business where the books and records are kept and a large share of the business is transacted.
"Exhibit." Surrender of a document into the temporary possession of a person for the purpose of examining the document.
"Farm equipment." A vehicle that is specifically designed and manufactured for and used exclusively in agriculture to plant, seed, cultivate, harvest or apply soil nutrients, fertilizers or chemicals. The term also includes any other vehicle determined by the department to be farm equipment.
"Farm vehicle." A truck or truck tractor determined by the Department of Transportation to be used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
"Fire department vehicle." A vehicle owned or leased by an organized paid or volunteer fire department.
"Fleet owner." A person, Federal, State or local government agency or authority owning or leasing 15 or more vehicles who or which provides servicing and repair of the vehicles.
"Foreign vehicle." A vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title brought into this Commonwealth from another state, territory or country other than in the ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or dealer and not registered in this Commonwealth.
"Freeway." A limited access highway to which the only means of ingress and egress is by interchange ramps.
"Full trailer." A trailer so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. A semitrailer attached to a towing vehicle by means of an auxiliary front axle or dolly shall be deemed to be a full trailer.
"General rule." A rule or order promulgated by the governing authority, as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions), of the unified judicial system.
"Gross combination weight rating (GCWR)." The value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination.
"Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)." The value specified on the Federal weight certification label by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
"Gross weight." The combined weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and its load excluding the driver's weight.
"Hazardous material." Any explosive, blasting agent, flammable liquid, combustible liquid, flammable solid, flammable or nonflammable compressed gas, corrosive material, poison, poison gas, irritant, oxidizer, organic peroxide, radioactive material, etiologic agent, cryogenic liquid, hazardous waste, hazardous substance or other material which the department by procedure prescribed in Chapter 83 (relating to hazardous materials transportation) declares to be a hazardous material.
"Hazardous material response vehicle." A vehicle owned or leased by a hazardous material response team certified through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
"Highway." The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. The term includes a roadway open to the use of the public for vehicular travel on grounds of a college or university or public or private school or public or historical park.
"House coach." A vehicle with an enclosed area which is designed, constructed or equipped for use, either permanently or temporarily, as a dwelling place, living abode, sleeping place or camping accommodation. A house coach includes motor homes, slide-in cabins and sleeping units specifically designed for mounting on a pickup truck and sleeping cabins designed for use on trucks and truck tractors operated for heavy-duty, long-distance hauling.
"House trailer."
(1) A trailer which is designed, constructed and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode or sleeping place (either permanently or temporarily) and is equipped for use as a conveyance on streets and highways.
(2) A trailer containing a chassis and exterior shell designed and constructed for use as a house trailer, as defined in paragraph (1), but which is used permanently or temporarily for advertising, sales, display or promotion of merchandise or services, or for any other commercial purpose except the transportation of property.
"Human organ delivery vehicle." Any vehicle which is used or intended to be used and is maintained or operated for the purpose of transporting human organs or human tissue on an emergency basis.
"Hybrid electric vehicle." An electric vehicle which allows power to be delivered to the drive wheels solely by a battery-powered electric motor but which also incorporates the use of a combustion engine to provide power to the battery and which meets the applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. The primary source of power for the motor must be the electric battery or battery pack and not the combustion engine.
"Implement of husbandry." Farm equipment that meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Is equipped with pneumatic tires except if prohibited by religious beliefs.
(2) Is infrequently operated or moved upon highways.
(3) Is used in agriculture for any of the following purposes:
(i) performance of agriculture production or harvesting activities for the farmer's agricultural operations; or
(ii) transportation of agricultural products or agricultural supplies for the benefit of the farmer's agricultural operations.
The term also includes earthmoving equipment and any other vehicle determined by the department to be an implement of husbandry.
"Interactive wireless communications device." A wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, smart phone, portable or mobile computer or similar device which can be used for voice communication, texting, e-mailing, browsing the Internet or instant messaging. The term does not include any of the following:
(1) a device being used exclusively as a global positioning or navigation system;
(2) a system or device that is physically or electronically integrated into the vehicle; or
(3) a communications device that is affixed to a mass transit vehicle, bus or school bus.
"Intersection."
(1) The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
(2) Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of the divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event the intersecting highway also includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of the highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.
"Interstate highway." A freeway on the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
"Issuing authority." A public official having the power and authority of a magisterial district judge.
"Laned roadway." A roadway which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
"Learner's permit." A permit issued for the purpose of learning to operate a motor vehicle.
"Lienholder." A person holding a security interest in a vehicle.
"Limited access highway." A highway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access except at points and in the manner determined by the authority having jurisdiction over the highway.
"Limousine." A motor vehicle designed for carrying no more than nine passengers, exclusive of the driver, and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
"Local authorities." County, municipal and other local boards or bodies having authority to enact laws relating to traffic. The term also includes airport authorities, except where those authorities are located within counties of the first class or counties of the second class.
"Magisterial district judge." Includes a judge of a community court, of the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court, and of the Traffic Court of Philadelphia when exercising the jurisdiction of a magisterial district judge under this title.
"Major component parts." Includes any of the following parts of a vehicle: engine, transmission, front-end assemblies or unibodies structure which may consist of headlight, grille, fenders, bumpers and hood; fenders; hood; any door; any bumper; pickup box or cargo box; airbags; computer assembly; radio or stereo components; or trunk lid, deck lid, tailgate or hatchback, whichever is present.
"Manufactured construction unit." A building manufactured in sections in a production plant, transported to a site and set on a foundation to form a complete commercial or institutional noncombustible building.
"Manufacturer." A person engaged in the business of constructing or assembling vehicles or motors or bodies of vehicles.
"Manufacturer's shipping weight." The weight of a vehicle including all installed options as delivered for retail sale by the final stage manufacturer and as indicated on the manufacturer's certificate of origin.
"Mass transit vehicle." A self-propelled or electrically propelled device designed for carrying 15 or more passengers exclusive of the driver, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation, including but not limited to subway cars, buses, trolleys and trackless trolleys but excluding railroad passenger cars.
"Maxi-cube vehicle." A combination. The truck may have either a detachable or permanently attached cargo box. The cargo box on the trailer shall be designed such that the truck may be loaded and unloaded through the trailer. Neither cargo box shall exceed 34 feet in length, and the overall length of the combination shall not exceed 65 feet.
"Messenger service." A person who, for a fee, advertises, offers or provides to the public the service of obtaining from the department vehicle titles, registrations, drivers' licenses and similar documents. A dealer who obtains documents only for purchasers of vehicles from the dealer is not a messenger service.
"Mileage." The actual distance that a vehicle has traveled.
"Mobile home." A trailer designed and used exclusively for living quarters or commercial purposes which exceeds the maximum size limitations prescribed by this title for operation on a highway and is only incidentally operated on a highway.
"Modified vehicle." A vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title materially altered by the addition, deletion, substitution or modification of the body, chassis or essential parts, new or used. The term does not include vehicles that have been repaired to the function and appearance of vehicles in their original condition or vehicles where final-stage or second-stage manufacturers provide a manufacturer statement of origin or a federally required certification label at the time of the original title and registration application.
"Modular housing undercarriage." A trailer which is used to transport a modular housing unit.
"Modular housing unit." A unit transported on a removable or nonremovable frame designed for residential purposes which is wholly or in substantial part fabricated, formed or assembled in manufacturing facilities for assembly and installation on the building site.
"Motor carrier vehicle."
(1) A truck, truck tractor or combination having a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, registered gross weight, registered combination weight or actual gross weight of 17,001 pounds or more.
(2) A truck, truck tractor or combination engaged in interstate commerce and having a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, registered gross weight, registered combination weight or actual gross weight of 10,001 pounds or more.
"Motor home." A motor vehicle designed or adapted for use as a mobile dwelling or office, except a motor vehicle equipped with a truck-camper.
"Motor vehicle." A vehicle which is self-propelled except an electric personal assistive mobility device or a vehicle which is propelled solely by human power.
"Motorcycle." A motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and:
(1) designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; or
(2) designed to travel on two wheels in contact with the ground which is modified by the addition of two stabilizing wheels on the rear of the motor vehicle.
"Motor-driven cycle." A motorcycle, including a motor scooter, with a motor which produces not to exceed five brake horsepower.
"Motorized pedalcycle." A motor-driven cycle equipped with operable pedals, a motor rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower, a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission, and a maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour or an electric motor-driven cycle equipped with operable pedals and an automatic transmission powered by an electric battery or battery pack-powered electric motor with a maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour.
"Multipurpose agricultural vehicle." A motor vehicle which is 60 inches or less in width and 1,200 pounds or less in dry weight and which is used exclusively for agricultural operations and only incidentally operated or moved upon the highways.
"Nondivisible." Incapable of being divided into parts or dismembered without substantially damaging its usefulness or value.
"Nonrepairable vehicle." An abandoned vehicle under paragraph (1)(iii) of the definitions of "abandoned vehicle" which is incapable of safe operation for use on roadways or highways and which has no resale value except as a source of parts or scrap only, a salvage vehicle issued a nonrepairable or nonrebuildable vehicle document by another state or a vehicle which a salvor or vehicle salvage dealer designates as a source for parts or scrap or which the owner irreversibly designates as a source for parts or scrap. Such vehicles may not be issued a certificate of title or certificate of salvage.
"Nonresident." A person who is not a resident of this Commonwealth.
"Number." When used in the context of identification means a series of numerals or letters or both, with or without a prefix or suffix.
"Numbered traffic route." A highway which has been assigned an interstate, United States or Pennsylvania route number, consisting of three or fewer digits, to aid motorists in their travels.
"Occupational limited license." A license, issued under this title to a driver whose operating privileges have been suspended, to permit the operation of a motor vehicle under certain conditions, when necessary for the driver's occupation, work, trade or study.
"Official traffic-control devices." Signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this title placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
"Operating privilege." The privilege to apply for and obtain a license to use as well as the privilege to use a vehicle on a highway as authorized in this title, but not a contract, property right or civil right.
"Overtime parking." The continuous parking of a vehicle for a period of time exceeding the maximum period established by law.
"Owner." A person, other than a lienholder, having the property right in or title to a vehicle. The term includes a person entitled to the use and possession of a vehicle subject to a security interest in another person, but excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.
"Park" or "parking."
(1) When permitted, means the temporary storing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, off the roadway.
(2) When prohibited, means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers.
"Passenger car." A motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, designed primarily for the transportation of persons and designed for carrying no more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and primarily used for the transportation of persons. The term includes motor vehicles which are designed with seats that may be readily removed and reinstalled, but does not include such vehicles if used primarily for the transportation of property.
"Pedalcycle." A vehicle propelled solely by human-powered pedals. The term does not mean a three-wheeled human-powered pedal-driven vehicle with a main driving wheel 20 inches in diameter or under and primarily designed for children six years of age or younger.
"Pedestrian." A natural person afoot.
"Pennsylvania Turnpike." The highway system owned and operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
"Person." A natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation.
"Police officer." A natural person authorized by law to make arrests for violations of law.
"Private road or driveway." A way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
"Railroad grade crossing." One or more railroad tracks, but not streetcar tracks, which intersect or cross a highway at the same level or grade.
"Railroad sign or signal." A sign, signal or device erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.
"Recall." To withdraw by formal action of the department for an indefinite period the operating privilege of a person for reasons of incompetency.
"Reconstructed vehicle." A vehicle, other than an antique or classic vehicle, for which a certificate of salvage was issued and is thereafter restored to operating condition to meet the vehicle equipment and inspection standards under Part IV (relating to vehicle characteristics).
"Recorded image." An image recorded by an automated red light enforcement system on a photograph, a digital image or any other image-capture technology.
"Recovered theft vehicle." A vehicle other than an antique or classic vehicle which was reported as stolen but subsequently recovered.
"Recreational trailer." A trailer designed or adapted and used exclusively for recreational purposes.
"Registered gross weight."
(1) The maximum gross weight at which a vehicle or combination is registered in this Commonwealth to operate upon a highway, which shall include the weight at which a vehicle or combination is registered for operation in this Commonwealth under any system of proportional registration pursuant to Subchapter C of Chapter 61 (relating to reciprocity).
(2) For the purposes of Chapter 49 (relating to size, weight and load) and the definition of "motor carrier vehicle," if there is no registered gross weight as defined in paragraph (1), then the term shall mean the maximum gross weight at which a vehicle or combination registered in another state is registered or otherwise authorized to operate by such state.
"Registration." The authority for a vehicle to operate on a highway as evidenced by the issuance of an identifying card and plate or plates.
"Residence district." The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district when the property on the highway for a distance of 300 feet or more is in the main improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business.
"Resident." A person dwelling permanently or continuously for a period exceeding 60 consecutive days within this Commonwealth, except that a person who regularly dwells in two or more states shall declare residence to be in any one of the states.
"Revoke." To terminate by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department. Following a period of revocation, the license, registration or privilege may not be restored except upon submission and acceptance of a new application.
"Right-of-way." The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances of direction, speed and proximity as to give rise to danger or collision unless one grants precedence to the other.
"Roadway." That portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk, berm or shoulder even though such sidewalk, berm or shoulder is used by pedalcycles. In the event a highway includes two or more separate roadways the term "roadway" refers to each roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively.
"Saddle-mount operation." Any operation in which any truck or truck tractor tows one or more trucks or truck tractors, each connected by a saddle to the frame or fifth wheel of the vehicle in front of it. The saddle is a mechanism that connects the front axle of the towed vehicle to the frame or fifth wheel of the vehicle in front and functions like a fifth wheel kingpin connection.
"Safety seat belt system." Any strap, webbing or similar device designed to secure a person in a motor vehicle in order to mitigate the results of any accident, including buckles, fasteners and all installation hardware as specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209 (49 C.F.R. § 571.209).
"Safety zone." The area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
"Salvage motor vehicle auction or pool operator." A person who on his own behalf or as an agent for a third party engages in business for the purpose of offering for sale wrecked or salvage motor vehicles through an auction or private bid process to vehicle salvage dealers.
"Salvage vehicle." A vehicle which is inoperable or unable to meet the vehicle equipment and inspection standards under Part IV (relating to vehicle characteristics) to the extent that the cost of repairs would exceed the value of the repaired vehicle. The term does not include a vehicle which would qualify as an antique or classic vehicle except for its lack of restoration or maintenance.
"Salvor." A person engaged in the business of acquiring abandoned vehicles for the purpose of taking apart, recycling, selling, rebuilding or exchanging the vehicles or parts thereof.
"School bus." A motor vehicle which:
(1) is designed to carry 11 passengers or more, including the driver; and
(2) is used for the transportation of preprimary, primary or secondary school students to or from public, private or parochial schools or events related to such schools or school-related activities.
The term does not include a motor vehicle used to transport preprimary, primary or secondary school students to or from public, private or parochial schools or events related to such schools or school-related activities, which is designed to carry 11 to 15 passengers, including the driver, and which is registered in this Commonwealth as a bus prior to March 1, 1993, or a motor vehicle which is designed to carry 11 to 15 passengers, including the driver, and which was titled to any public, private or parochial school on or before March 1, 1993, and which is registered to that public, private or parochial school in this Commonwealth as a bus prior to September 15, 1993.
"School vehicle." A motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, designed for carrying no more than ten passengers, including the driver, and used for the transportation of preprimary, primary or secondary school students while registered by or under contract to a school district or private or parochial school. The term includes vehicles having chartered, group and party rights under the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and used for the transportation of school children.
"Scrap metal processor." A person whose principal business is the operation of an establishment having facilities for processing iron, steel or nonferrous scrap metals, and whose principal product is scrap iron, scrap steel or nonferrous scrap for resale for remelting purposes only.
"Second-stage manufacturer." A person engaged in performing manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle produced by a manufacturer.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Transportation of the Commonwealth.
"Secure power of attorney." A document printed with security features containing all information required by Federal law and regulations which a transferor may use when a vehicle is transferred to authorize a transferee to disclose odometer mileage in lieu of the transferor completing the odometer information on a certificate of title in the event that the transferor's certificate of title is encumbered by a lienholder.
"Security interest." An interest in a vehicle reserved or created by agreement which secures payment or performance of an obligation. The term includes the interest of a lessor under a lease intended as security. A security interest is perfected when it is valid against third parties generally, subject only to specific statutory exceptions.
"Semitrailer." A trailer so constructed that some part of its weight rests upon or is carried by the towing vehicle.
"Serious bodily injury." Any bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
"Shall." Indicates that an action is required or prohibited.
"Should." Indicates that an action is advisable but not required.
"Sidewalk." That portion of a street between curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians.
"Special mobile equipment."
(1) Vehicles not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property, except for tools and parts necessary for the use and maintenance of the vehicle, and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway.
(2) Vehicles which have machinery permanently attached shall not carry a load, except for tools and parts necessary for the use and maintenance of the permanently attached machinery and are only incidentally operated or moved over a highway.
(3) Motor vehicles used primarily for road and bridge maintenance or repair which carry a load of asphalt emulsion or epoxy and aggregate material, that is applied as a finished product by the vehicle's equipment directly to a highway or trafficway for maintenance or repair of the road or bridge surface.
The term includes, but is not limited to, ditch digging apparatus, well boring apparatus; earth moving and road construction and maintenance machinery, such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, snowplows, ditchers, graders, patchers, finishing machines, road rollers, scarifiers, earth moving carryalls, scrapers, power shovels and drag lines; and self-propelled cranes and tractors, other than truck tractors. The term does not include house trailers; dump trucks; or truck-mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels.
"Specially constructed vehicle." A vehicle not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles.
"Stand" or "standing." When prohibited, means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
"State." A state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a province of Canada.
"State designated highway." A highway or bridge on the system of highways and bridges over which the department has assumed or has been legislatively given jurisdiction.
"Status." With respect to an abandoned vehicle, a determination by police and a salvor as to the condition or value of the abandoned vehicle. The determination shall be one of the following: vehicle with value, salvage vehicle or nonrepairable vehicle.
"Stinger-steered automobile" or "boat transporter." A truck tractor-semitrailer combination of a total length not greater than 75 feet exclusive of an overhang of not more than three feet on the front and four feet on the rear of the vehicle configured as a semitrailer combination wherein the fifth wheel is located on a drop frame located behind and below the rearmost axle of the power unit.
"Stop" or "stopping."
(1) When required, means complete cessation from movement.
(2) When prohibited, means any halting even momentarily of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal.
"Streetcar." A car other than a railroad train for transporting persons or property and operated upon rails.
"Street rod." A motor vehicle, or a reproduction thereof, with a model year of 1948 or older which has been materially altered or modified by the removal, addition or substitution of essential parts and with a gross weight or registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 pounds.
"Suspend." To withdraw temporarily by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department. Following a period of suspension, the department shall restore the license, registration or privilege.
"Tandem axle." Every axle located within eight feet of another axle.
"Taxi." A motor vehicle designed for carrying no more than eight passengers, exclusive of the driver, on a call and demand service, and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
"Terminal." Any location where:
(1) freight either originates, terminates or is handled in the transportation process; or
(2) commercial motor carriers maintain operating facilities.
"Theft vehicle." A vehicle, other than an antique or classic vehicle, which was reported stolen.
"Through highway." A highway or portion of a highway on which vehicular traffic is given preferential right-of-way, and at the entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required by law to yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the through highway in obedience to a stop sign, yield sign or other official traffic-control device when the signs or devices are erected as provided in this title.
"Tire width." The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an uninflated tire, excluding elevations due to labeling, decoration or protective sidebands.
"Tow dolly." A trailer designed and used exclusively to tow another vehicle by mounting its front or rear wheels on the tow dolly while the other wheels of the towed vehicle remain in contact with the ground.
"Traffic." Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars and other conveyances, whether singly or together, using any highway for purposes of travel.
"Traffic-control signal." A device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed.
"Trafficway." The entire width between property lines or other boundary lines of every way or place of which any part is open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel as a matter of right or custom.
"Trailer." A vehicle designed to be towed by a motor vehicle.
"Transfer." To change ownership by purchase, gift or any other means.
"Transferee." A person to whom ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred, by purchase, gift or any means other than by the creation of a security interest, and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferee.
"Transferor." A person who transfers his ownership of a motor vehicle by sale, gift or any means other than by the creation of a security interest and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferor.
"Truck." A motor vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of property. The term includes motor vehicles designed with seats that may be readily removed and reinstalled if those vehicles are primarily used for the transportation of property.
"Truck-camper." A structure designed, used or maintained primarily to be loaded or affixed to a motor vehicle to provide a mobile dwelling, sleeping place, office or commercial space.
"Truck tractor." A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
"Urban district." The territory contiguous to and including any street which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of a quarter of a mile or more.
"Urban mass transportation system." A person holding a certificate of the Public Utility Commission or a municipality authority, port authority or transportation authority established under the laws of this Commonwealth that transports persons on schedule over fixed routes and derives over 80% of their intrastate scheduled revenue from scheduled operations within the county in which they have their principal place of business, or contiguous counties.
"Utility trailer." A trailer, except a recreational trailer, which does not have air brakes.
"Valueless except for salvage." (Deleted by amendment).
"Vehicle." Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices used exclusively upon rails or tracks. The term does not include a self-propelled wheelchair or an electrical mobility device operated by and designed for the exclusive use of a person with a mobility-related disability.
"Vehicle identification number" or "VIN." A combination of numerals or letters or both which the manufacturer assigns to a vehicle for identification purposes, or, in the absence of a manufacturer-assigned number, which the department assigns to a vehicle for identification purposes.
"Work zone." The area of a highway where construction, maintenance or utility work activities are being conducted which is properly signed as a work zone in accordance with regulations of the Department of Transportation.
"Wrecker." A motor vehicle designed or constructed and used for the towing of abandoned or disabled vehicles.
"Zero-emission vehicle." A motor vehicle which produces no emissions of any criteria of pollutants under any operational mode and under any conditions and which meets the applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; June 6, 1979, P.L.39, No.12, eff. imd.; June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.; June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.791, No.147, eff. imd.; July 10, 1981, P.L.250, No.82, eff. imd.; Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Dec. 15, 1982, P.L.1268, No.289, eff. 30 days; July 7, 1983, P.L.32, No.19, eff. imd.; July 22, 1983, P.L.122, No.32, eff. imd.; Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.26, No.11, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. imd.; Apr. 3, 1984, P.L.181, No.33, eff. 60 days; June 30, 1984, P.L.473, No.99, eff. imd.; July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; June 19, 1985, P.L.49, No.20, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1985, P.L.204, No.52, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days; July 8, 1986, P.L.432, No.90, eff. 60 days; Nov. 23, 1987, P.L.399, No.82, eff. imd.; Feb. 2, 1990, P.L.2, No.2, eff. 60 days; Mar. 13, 1990, P.L.69, No.14, eff. imd.; May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42; June 29, 1990, P.L.259, No.60, eff. imd.; Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; Dec. 14, 1992, P.L.870, No.139, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10; June 28, 1993, P.L.137, No.33, eff. July 1, 1993; July 2, 1993, P.L.408, No.58, eff. imd.; Feb. 10, 1994, P.L.10, No.2, eff. imd.; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; June 13, 1995, P.L.57, No.9, eff. 30 days; July 6, 1995, P.L.246, No.30, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; June 22, 2001, P.L.411, No.33, eff. 60 days; June 25, 2001, P.L.701, No.68, eff. 60 days; June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days; July 4, 2002, P.L.692, No.105, eff. 60 days; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1667, No.211, eff. 60 days; Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1767, No.228, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; July 5, 2005, P.L.100, No.37; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 2007, P.L.436, No.67, eff. 60 days; Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days; Aug. 18, 2009, P.L.308, No.37, eff. imd.; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days; Nov. 9, 2011, P.L.406, No.98, eff. 120 days; Dec. 22, 2011, P.L.596, No.129, eff. 60 days; Jan. 27, 2012, P.L.1, No.1, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment. Act 1 amended the def. of "emergency vehicle."
2011 Amendments. Act 98 added the def. of "interactive wireless communications device" and Act 129 amended the def. of "motorcycle."
2010 Amendment. Act 81 added the defs. of "emergency service responder" and "serious bodily injury." The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law.
2009 Amendment. Act 37 amended the def. of "emergency vehicle."
2008 Amendment. Act 133 amended the def. of "motor vehicle."
2007 Amendment. Act 67 amended the defs. of "automated red light enforcement system" and "recorded images."
2005 Amendments. Act 37 added the def. of "commercial driver" and Act 50 amended the def. of "emergency vehicle." Section 10(2) of Act 37 provided that Act 37 shall take effect 90 days after publication of a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The notice was published July 16, 2005, at 35 Pa.B. 4029.
2004 Amendments. Act 207 amended the def. of "issuing authority," added the def. of "magisterial district judge" and deleted the def. of "district justice," Act 211 amended the defs. of "multipurpose agricultural vehicle" and "special mobile equipment" and Act 228 amended the def. of "collectible motor vehicle." See sections 28 and 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability and construction of law.
2002 Amendments. Act 105 amended the def. of "motor vehicle" and added the def. of "electric personal assistive mobility device" or "EPAMD," Act 123 added the defs. of "automated red light enforcement system," "house coach" and "recorded images," Act 152 amended the defs. of "abandoned vehicle," "collectible motor vehicle," "essential parts," "reconstructed vehicle," "recovered theft vehicle" and "vehicle identification number," deleted the def. of "valueless except for salvage" and added the defs. of "agent service," "major component parts," "mileage," "modified vehicle," "nonrepairable vehicle," "salvage vehicle," "status" and "theft vehicle," effective immediately as to "nonrepairable vehicle," six months as to "agent service" and 60 days as to the remainder of the section, and Act 229 amended the def. of "motor carrier vehicle" and added the defs. of "active work zone" and "work zone," effective immediately as to "active work zone" and "work zone" and six months as to "motor carrier vehicle." See section 21 of Act 229 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to promulgation of guidelines to implement Act 229.
2001 Amendments. Act 33 amended the defs. of "commercial implement of husbandry," "farm equipment" and "implement of husbandry," Act 68 added the defs. of "transfer," "transferee" and "transferor" and Act 75 amended the def. of "emergency vehicle" and added the defs. of "ambulance," "blood delivery vehicle," "fire department vehicle," "hazardous material response vehicle" and "human organ delivery vehicle."
1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended the defs. of "maxi-cube vehicle," "modular housing unit," "motorized pedalcycle," "passenger car," "registered gross weight," "salvor," "special mobile equipment," "truck" and "vehicle" and added the defs. of "cancel," "manufactured construction unit" and "numbered traffic route."
1996 Amendment. Act 115 added the def. of "utility trailer."
1995 Amendments. Act 9 added the def. of "interstate highway," Act 30 added the def. of "second-stage manufacturer," Act 72 amended the def. of "pedalcycle" and Act 75 amended the defs. of "classic motor vehicle" and "emergency vehicle" and added the def. of "collectible motor vehicle."
1994 Amendments. Act 2 amended the def. of "terminal" and added the defs. of "maxi-cube vehicle," "saddle-mount operation" and "stinger-steered automobile" or "boat transporter," Act 115 added the def. of "secure power of attorney" and deleted the def. of "farm truck" and Act 172 added the def. of "containerized cargo."
1993 Amendments. Act 10 amended the defs. of "recovered theft vehicle" and "school bus," effective immediately, and amended the defs. of "commercial implement of husbandry" and "implement of husbandry" and added the def. of "farm vehicle," all effective in 60 days, Act 33 amended the def. of "court" and Act 58 amended the defs. of "passenger car" and "school bus."
1992 Amendments. Act 31 amended the defs. of "emergency vehicle" and "valueless except for junk" and added the def. of "recovered theft vehicle," Act 139 added the defs. of "electric vehicle," "hybrid electric vehicle" and "zero-emission vehicle" and Act 174 amended the def. of "school bus" and added the def. of "commercial implement of husbandry."
1990 Amendments. Act 2 added the def. of "salvage motor vehicle auction or pool operator," Act 14 amended the def. of "emergency vehicle," Act 42 amended the defs. of "bus," "passenger car" and "school bus," added the defs. of "limousine," "occupational limited license" and "school vehicle," all effective November 1, 1990, and amended the def. of "classic motor vehicle," effective in 60 days, and Act 60 amended the def. of "street rod."
1987 Amendment. Act 82 added the def. of "safety seat belt system."
1986 Amendment. Act 90 amended the def. of "gross weight."
1985 Amendments. Act 20 amended the def. of "bus," retroactive to July 10, 1984, Act 52 amended the def. of "emergency vehicle" and Act 56 added the def. of "multipurpose agricultural vehicle."
1984 Amendments. Act 11 deleted the def. of "proof of insurance," Act 12 amended the def. of "local authorities," Act 99 added the def. of "hazardous material" and Act 146 amended the defs. of "bus" and "motor-driven cycle."
1983 Amendments. Act 19 amended the def. of "registered gross weight" and added the defs. of "converter gear," "terminal" and "tow dolly" and Act 32 amended the def. of "resident." See section 7 of Act 19 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to expiration of amendments by Act 19.
1982 Amendments. Act 49 amended the def. of "mobile home" and added the defs. of "modular housing undercarriage" and "modular housing unit," Act 171 amended the def. of "street rod" and Act 289 added the def. of "chemical test or testing."
1980 Amendments. Act 67 added the def. of "mass transit vehicle" and Act 147 added the defs. of "construction truck" and "tandem axle."
1979 Amendment. Act 12 added the def. of "articulated bus."
1978 Amendment. Act 53 amended the def. of "issuing authority" and added the defs. of "court," "district justice" and "general rule."
Cross References. Section 102 is referred to in sections 2105, 3742.1, 7304.1, 7310 of this title; section 6102 of Title 7 (Banks and Banking); section 6202 of Title 27 (Environmental Resources); section 901 of Title 34 (Game); section 3732 of Title 62 (Procurement); section 8102 of Title 74 (Transportation).
§ 103. Uniformity of interpretation.
This title shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law throughout this Commonwealth and all political subdivisions.
§ 104. Continuation of existing law (Repealed).
1978 Repeal. Section 104 was repealed April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, effective in 60 days.
PART II
TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Chapter
11. Certificate of Title and Security Interests
13. Registration of Vehicles
15. Licensing of Drivers
16. Commercial Drivers
17. Financial Responsibility