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PART I. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Chapter 1. General Provisions

• § 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 ...
• § 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 ...
• § 104.  Continuation of existing law (Repealed).
  § 104. Continuation of existing law (Repealed). 1978 Repeal Note. Section 104 was repealed April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, effective in 60 days.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
Subchapter A. Certificate of Title

• § 1101.  Certificate of title required.
  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in section 1102 (relating to vehicles not requiring certificate of title), every owner of a vehicle which is in this ...
• § 1102.  Vehicles not requiring certificate of title.
  No certificate of title is required for: (1) A vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in this Commonwealth. (2) A golf ...
• § 1103.  Application for certificate of title (Repealed).
  § 1103. Application for certificate of title (Repealed). 1990 Repeal Note. Section 1103 was repealed June 30, 1990, P.L.266, No.63, effective immediately, and July 10, ...
§ 1103.1. Application for certificate of title.

• § 1104.  Examination of records upon receipt of application.
  The department, upon receiving an application for a certificate of title, shall check the vehicle identification number shown in the application against the records of ...
• § 1105.  Issuance of certificate of title.
  (a) General rule.--The department shall file each application received and, when satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the application and that the applicant ...
• § 1106.  Content and effect of certificate of title.
  (a) Vehicle identification and encumbrances.--A certificate of title shall contain such description and other evidence of identification of the vehicle for which it is issued ...
• § 1107.  Delivery of certificate of title.
  The certificate of title shall be mailed to the first lienholder or encumbrancer named in the certificate or, if there is no lienholder or encumbrancer, ...
• § 1108.  Registration without certificate of title.
  If the department is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in the vehicle, the ...
• § 1109.  Refusing issuance of certificate.
  The department may refuse issuance of a certificate of title or certificate of salvage when it has reasonable grounds to believe: (1) That any required ...
• § 1110.  Duplicate certificate of title to replace original.
  (a) Application for duplicate.--In the event of a lost, destroyed, defaced, stolen or illegible certificate of title, application for a duplicate may be made by ...
• § 1111.  Transfer of ownership of vehicle.
  (a) Duty of transferor.--In the event of the sale or transfer of the ownership of a vehicle within this Commonwealth, the owner shall execute an ...
• § 1112.  Disclosure of odometer reading and tampering with odometer (Repealed).
  § 1112. Disclosure of odometer reading and tampering with odometer (Repealed). 1983 Repeal Note. Section 1112 was repealed June 14, 1983, P.L.16, No.8, effective in ...
• § 1113.  Transfer to or from manufacturer or dealer.
  (a) Transfer to manufacturer or dealer.--When the purchaser or transferee of a vehicle is a manufacturer or registered dealer who holds the vehicle for resale, ...
• § 1114.  Transfer of vehicle by operation of law.
  (a) General rule.--If the interest of an owner in a vehicle passes to another other than by voluntary transfer, the transferee shall, except as otherwise ...
• § 1115.  Correction of certificate of title.
  (a) General rule.--When any certificate of title has been issued in error to a person not entitled to the certificate or contains incorrect information or ...
• § 1116.  Issuance of new certificate following transfer.
  (a) Voluntary transfer.--The department, upon receipt of a properly assigned certificate of title with an application for a new certificate of title, the required fee ...
• § 1117.  Vehicle destroyed, dismantled, salvaged or recycled (Repealed).
  § 1117. Vehicle destroyed, dismantled, salvaged or recycled (Repealed). 2002 Repeal Note. Section 1117 was repealed December 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, effective in 60 days. ...
• § 1118.  Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title.
  (a) Return of new vehicle.--The department may cancel the certificate of title issued for a new vehicle when it is shown by satisfactory evidence that ...
• § 1119.  Application for certificate of title by agent.
  (a) Authorization to make application.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person shall make application for a certificate of title when acting for ...

Subchapter B. Security Interests

• § 1131.  Applicability of subchapter.
  This subchapter does not apply to or affect: (1) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials ...
• § 1132.  Perfection of security interest (Deleted by amendment).
  § 1132. Perfection of security interest (Deleted by amendment). 2001 Amendment. Section 1132 was deleted by amendment June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, effective July 1, ...
§ 1132.1. Perfection of a security interest in a vehicle.

• § 1133.  Creation of security interest for titled vehicle (Deleted by amendment).
  § 1133. Creation of security interest for titled vehicle (Deleted by amendment). 2001 Amendment. Section 1133 was deleted by amendment June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, ...
• § 1134.  Assignment by lienholder of security interest.
  (a) General rule.--A lienholder may assign, absolutely or otherwise, his security interest in the vehicle to a person other than the owner without affecting the ...
• § 1135.  Satisfaction of security interest.
  (a) Absence of subsequent liens.--Where there are no subsequent liens upon a vehicle, the following rules apply upon the satisfaction of a security interest in ...
• § 1136.  Duty of lienholder to disclose pertinent information.
  A lienholder named in a certificate of title shall, upon written request of the owner or of another lienholder named on the certificate, disclose any ...
• § 1137.  Subchapter exclusive for perfecting security interest.
  The method provided in this subchapter for perfecting and giving notice of security interests is exclusive, except as otherwise provided in 13 Pa.C.S. §§ 9315 ...
• § 1138.  Duration of perfection.
  (a) General rule.--Perfection of a security interest is effective for a period of 30 years in the case of a mobile home or emergency vehicle, ...
• § 1139.  Terminal rental adjustment clauses.
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a lease agreement which pertains to the commercial use of a motor vehicle or trailer and which includes a ...
• § 1140.  Cancellation of certificate of title or ownership for mobile home.
  § 1140. Cancellation of certificate of title or ownership for mobile home. (a) General rule.--The department may cancel a certificate of title for a mobile ...

Subchapter C. Electronic Titling Program

• § 1151.  Electronic media system for vehicle titles (Expired).
  SUBCHAPTER C ELECTRONIC TITLING PROGRAM Sec. 1151. Electronic media system for vehicle titles (Expired). 1151.1. Program. 1152. Development of pilot program (Expired). 1153. Administration of ...
§ 1151.1. Program.

• § 1152.  Development of pilot program (Expired).
  § 1152. Development of pilot program (Expired). 2007 Expiration. Section 1152 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 113 of 2006. ...
• § 1153.  Administration of system.
  To carry out its responsibilities under this subchapter, the department is authorized to contract with private industries for the purpose of administrating a system which ...
• § 1154.  Expansion of pilot program (Expired).
  § 1154. Expansion of pilot program (Expired). 2007 Expiration. Section 1154 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 113 of 2006. ...
• § 1155.  Certification.
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a written or printed report of an electronic transaction or recording permitted under this subchapter, if certified as true ...

Subchapter D. Salvage Vehicles, Theft Vehicles, Reconstructed
Vehicles and Flood Vehicles

• § 1161.  Certificate of salvage required.
  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in sections 1162 (relating to transfer to vehicle salvage dealer) and 1163 (relating to transfer to scrap metal processor), a ...
• § 1162.  Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer.
  (a) General rule.--Any owner who transfers a vehicle or a salvage vehicle to a vehicle salvage dealer, as defined in section 1337(c)(2) (relating to use ...
• § 1163.  Transfer to scrap metal processor.
  (a) Flattened vehicles.--When a vehicle has been flattened, crushed or processed to the extent that it is no longer identifiable as a vehicle, its certificate ...
• § 1164.  Theft vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--Upon payment to the insured of the replacement value for a theft vehicle, the owner or insurer shall apply for a certificate of ...
• § 1165.  Reconstructed vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--If a vehicle, other than an antique or classic vehicle, for which a certificate of salvage has been issued is thereafter restored to ...
§ 1165.1. Inspection of reconstructed, modified and specially
constructed vehicles.

§ 1165.2. Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory
Panel.


• § 1166.  Flood vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--Upon payment to the insured of the replacement value for a flood vehicle, the owner or insurer shall apply for a certificate of ...
• § 1167.  Penalty.
  A person who violates the provisions of this subchapter commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 ...

Chapter 13. Registration of Vehicles
Subchapter A. General Provisions

• § 1301.  Registration and certificate of title required.
  (a) Driving unregistered vehicle prohibited.--No person shall drive or move and no owner or motor carrier shall knowingly permit to be driven or moved upon ...
• § 1302.  Vehicles exempt from registration.
  The following types of vehicles are exempt from registration: (1) Any vehicle used in conformance with the provisions of this chapter relating to dealers, persons ...
• § 1303.  Vehicles of nonresidents exempt from registration.
  (a) General rule.--A nonresident owner of any foreign vehicle may operate or permit the operation of the vehicle within this Commonwealth without registering the vehicle ...
• § 1304.  Registration criteria.
  (a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, vehicles shall be registered for a flat fee. (b) Classification of vehicles.--The department may identify vehicles ...
• § 1305.  Application for registration.
  (a) General rule.--Application for the registration of a vehicle shall be made to the department upon the appropriate form or forms furnished by the department. ...
• § 1306.  Grounds for refusing registration.
  The department shall refuse registration, renewal or transfer of registration when any of the following circumstances exists: (1) The applicant is not entitled to registration ...
• § 1307.  Period of registration.
  (a) Staggered renewal system to be established.--The department shall establish a system of staggered registration renewal in a manner that an approximately equal number of ...
§ 1307.1. Permanent fleet registration.

• § 1308.  Issuance of registration card.
  (a) General rule.--The department, upon registering a vehicle, shall issue to the registrant a registration card which shall contain the registration number assigned to the ...
• § 1309.  Renewal of registration.
  At least 60 days prior to the expiration of each registration, the department shall send to the registrant an application for renewal of registration. Upon ...
• § 1310.  Temporary registration cards.
  (a) General rule.--The department shall provide temporary registration cards for use pending issuance or transfer of permanent registration cards. Temporary registration cards and plates may ...
§ 1310.1. Temporary registration permits.

• § 1311.  Registration card to be signed and exhibited on demand.
  (a) Signing card.--Upon receiving the registration card or any duplicate, the registrant shall sign his name in the space provided. (b) Carrying and exhibiting card.--Every ...
• § 1312.  Notice of change of name or address.
  Any person whose address is changed from the address named in the application for registration or on the registration card or whose name is changed ...
• § 1313.  Duplicate registration cards.
  (a) Additional cards upon request.--The department shall, if so requested, issue to the registrant of any vehicle whose registration is not under suspension a duplicate ...
• § 1314.  Transfer of registration.
  (a) General rule.--Registration and registration plates may be transferred to another vehicle owned or leased by the registrant, or to a vehicle owned or leased ...
• § 1315.  Operation of vehicle following death of owner.
  When the owner of a vehicle is deceased, the vehicle may be operated by or for any heir or personal representative of the decedent for ...
• § 1316.  Department records.
  The department shall maintain suitable records in a manner permitting identification of vehicles and owners, including: (1) All registrations and transfers of registrations issued. (2) ...
• § 1317.  Acknowledgment of littering provisions.
  On every vehicle registration card, the following statement shall be printed immediately above or below the signature of the applicant: I hereby acknowledge this day ...
• § 1318.  Duties of agents.
  (a) Verification of financial responsibility.--An agent of the Department of Transportation who is authorized to issue on behalf of the department a vehicle registration renewal ...
• § 1319.  Duties of motor carrier vehicle owners.
  (a) Currently valid certificate of inspection.--A motor carrier vehicle is required to have a currently valid certificate of inspection at the time that the department ...

Subchapter B. Registration Plates

• § 1331.  Issuance and reissuance of registration plates.
  (a) Department to provide plates.--Registration plates shall be provided by the department. (b) Information on plate.--Every registration plate shall have displayed upon it the identifying ...
• § 1332.  Display of registration plate.
  (a) General rule.--Every registration plate shall, at all times, be securely fastened to the vehicle to which it is assigned or on which its use ...
• § 1333.  Lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate.
  (a) Application for new plate.--The registrant of the vehicle shall within 48 hours of discovering the loss, theft or defacement apply to the department for ...
• § 1334.  Return of registration plate.
  (a) General rule.--Registration plates shall be returned to the department under the following circumstances: (1) A registration plate shall be returned if the registrant no ...
§ 1334.1. Seizure of registration plate.

• § 1335.  Registration plates for manufacturers and dealers.
  (a) General rule.--Upon posting of a bond in the amount of $20,000 and approval of an application in accordance with departmental regulations, the department shall ...
• § 1336.  Use of dealer registration plates.
  (a) General rule.--Dealer registration plates may be displayed on any vehicle which is owned or in the possession of a dealer or manufacturer and such ...
§ 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. Use of "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plates. (a) General rule.--The department shall issue to owners of miscellaneous motor vehicle businesses with established ...
§ 1337.1. Fleet owner transporter registration plate.

• § 1338.  Person with disability plate and placard.
  (a) Person with disability plate.--On the application of any person who: (1) is blind; (2) does not have full use of an arm or both ...
• § 1339.  Legislative plate.
  Upon application by a member or retired member of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth or the Congress of the United States, the department may ...
• § 1340.  Antique, classic and collectible plates.
  (a) General rule.--Upon submission by a vehicle owner of information satisfactory to the department that a motorcycle or motor vehicle is an antique motorcycle or ...
§ 1340.1. Street rod plate.

• § 1341.  Special registration plates generally.
  Upon request by the applicant, the department may issue registration plates consisting of any combination of numbers, letters or numbers and letters. These special plates ...
• § 1342.  Veteran plates and placard.
  (a) Severely disabled veteran plate.--On the application of a veteran whose service-connected disability is certified at 100% by the service unit of the armed forces ...
• § 1343.  Use of school bus or school vehicle plates.
  (a) General rule.--A motor vehicle bearing school bus or school vehicle registration plates shall be used exclusively for the transportation of children and their chaperons ...
• § 1344.  Use of farm vehicle plates.
  (a) General rule.--A truck or truck tractor bearing farm vehicle registration plates shall be used exclusively upon a farm or farms owned or operated by ...
§ 1344.1. Use of farm equipment dealer registration plates.

• § 1345.  Special plates for recipients of the Medal of Honor.
  Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate ...
• § 1346.  Special plates for recipients of Purple Heart.
  Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Purple Heart, the department shall issue to such person a special registration plate designating ...
• § 1347.  Hearing impaired plates.
  On the application of any person with a hearing impairment, verified by a licensed physician and accompanied by the appropriate fee, the department shall issue ...
• § 1348.  Special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors.
  Upon application of any person who is a survivor of Pearl Harbor, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the ...
• § 1349.  Circus or carnival plates.
  Upon submission by a truck or truck tractor owner of information to the department that a truck or truck tractor is used exclusively for the ...
• § 1350.  Special plates for veterans of Korean War.
  Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the Korean War, accompanied by a fee of $20, which shall be in addition to ...
§ 1350.1. Special plates for recipients of Korean Defense
Service Medal.


• § 1351.  Special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War.
  Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, accompanied by a fee of $20, which shall be in addition ...
• § 1352.  Wild resource conservation plate.
  The department, in consultation with the Wild Resource Conservation Board, shall design a special wild resource conservation registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied ...
• § 1353.  Preserve our heritage registration plate.
  The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, shall design a special preserve our heritage registration plate. Upon receipt of an application, ...
• § 1354.  Flagship Niagara commemorative registration plate.
  (a) Plate.--The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, shall design a Flagship Niagara commemorative registration plate. Upon application of any person, ...
• § 1355.  Zoological plate.
  The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Zoological Council, shall design a special zoological registration plate. Upon application of any person, accompanied by a fee ...
• § 1356.  Special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal.
  § 1356. Special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal. Upon application of any person who is a recipient of the Expeditionary Forces Medal, accompanied ...
• § 1357.  Special plates for World War II veterans.
  Upon application of any person who is a veteran of World War II, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to ...
• § 1358.  DARE plate.
  The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, shall design a special drug abuse resistance education (DARE) registration plate which utilizes ...
• § 1359.  Special plates for steelworkers.
  (a) General rule.--Upon application of any person who is a steelworker, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be in addition to the annual ...
• § 1360.  Special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict.
  Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict as that term is defined for the awarding of the Vietnam Service ...
• § 1361.  Special motorcycle plates for veterans.
  Upon application of any person who is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States, or a reserve component of the ...
• § 1362.  Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate.
  Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the liberation or occupation of Iraq, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be ...
• § 1363.  Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate.
  Upon application of any person who is a veteran of the liberation or occupation of Afghanistan, accompanied by a fee of $20 which shall be ...
• § 1364.  Special plates for veterans.
  Upon application of any person who is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the ...
• § 1365.  Gold Star Family plate.
  (a) General rule.--Upon application of a family member of a person who was killed while serving on active duty in the military, accompanied by a ...

Subchapter C. Violations and Suspensions

• § 1371.  Operation following suspension of registration.
  (a) General rule.--No person shall operate and no owner shall permit to be operated upon any highway a vehicle the registration of which has been ...
• § 1372.  Unauthorized transfer or use of registration.
  No person shall: (1) allow a registration card or plate or permit to be used by any person not authorized to use it or on ...
• § 1373.  Suspension of registration.
  (a) Suspension after opportunity for hearing.--The department may suspend any registration after providing opportunity for a hearing in any of the following cases when the ...
• § 1374.  Suspension or revocation of vehicle business registration plates.
  § 1374. Suspension or revocation of vehicle business registration plates. (a) Suspension or revocation after opportunity for hearing.--The department may impose a monetary penalty for ...
• § 1375.  Suspension of registration of unapproved carriers.
  (a) General rule.--The department shall suspend the registration of any vehicle upon the presentation to the department of a certificate of the Pennsylvania Public Utility ...
• § 1376.  Surrender of registration plates and cards upon suspension or revocation.
  § 1376. Surrender of registration plates and cards upon suspension or revocation. (a) General rule.--The department, upon suspending or revoking any registration, shall require the ...
• § 1377.  Judicial review.
  (a) General rule.--Any person who has been sanctioned by the department under this chapter or whose registration or authority to issue registration cards or plates ...
• § 1378.  Suspension of motor carrier vehicle registration.
  (a) Suspension.--The department shall suspend the registration of a motor carrier vehicle for three months if it determines that at the time the registration was ...
• § 1379.  Suspension of registration upon sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class.
  § 1379. Suspension of registration upon sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class. (a) Suspension of registration.--The department shall suspend the registration ...

Chapter 15. Licensing of Drivers
Subchapter A. General Provisions

• § 1501.  Drivers required to be licensed.
  (a) General rule.--No person, except those expressly exempted, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway or public property in this Commonwealth unless the person ...
• § 1502.  Persons exempt from licensing.
  The following persons are not required to obtain a driver's license under this chapter: (1) Any employee of the Federal Government while operating a motor ...
• § 1503.  Persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license.
  § 1503. Persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license. (a) Persons ineligible for licensing.--The department shall not issue a driver's license ...
• § 1504.  Classes of licenses.
  (a) Proper class of license required.--No person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this Commonwealth unless the person has a valid driver's ...
• § 1505.  Learners' permits.
  (a) General rule.--A person who desires to obtain a driver's license or who desires to be licensed in a class for which the person is ...
• § 1506.  Application for driver's license or learner's permit.
  (a) Form and content.--Every application for a learner's permit or driver's license shall be made upon a form furnished by the department and shall contain ...
• § 1507.  Application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor.
  § 1507. Application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor. (a) Signature of parent or guardian.--The application of any person under the age of ...
• § 1508.  Examination of applicant for driver's license.
  (a) General rule.--Every applicant for a driver's license shall be examined for the type or class of vehicles that the applicant desires to drive. The ...
§ 1508.1. Physical examinations.

• § 1509.  Qualifications for school bus driver endorsement.
  (a) School bus driver requirements.--No person shall be issued an endorsement to operate a school bus unless the person: (1) has successfully completed a course ...
• § 1510.  Issuance and content of driver's license.
  (a) General rule.--The department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every qualified applicant a driver's license indicating the type or general class ...
• § 1511.  Carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
  (a) General rule.--Every licensee shall possess a driver's license issued to the licensee at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shall exhibit the ...
• § 1512.  Restrictions on drivers' licenses.
  (a) General rule.--The department upon issuing a driver's license shall have authority whenever good cause appears to impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability ...
• § 1513.  Duplicate and substitute drivers' licenses and learners' permits.
  § 1513. Duplicate and substitute drivers' licenses and learners' permits. (a) General rule.--If a learner's permit or driver's license issued under the provisions of this ...
• § 1514.  Expiration and renewal of drivers' licenses.
  (a) General rule.--Every driver's license shall expire on the day after the licensee's birthdate at intervals of not more than four years as may be ...
• § 1515.  Notice of change of name or address.
  (a) Driver's license.--Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a driver's license moves from the address named in the application or in the driver's ...
• § 1516.  Department records.
  (a) Applications, suspensions and revocations.--The department shall file every application for a license received by it and shall maintain suitable records containing: (1) All applications ...
• § 1517.  Medical Advisory Board.
  (a) Membership.--There shall be a Medical Advisory Board consisting of 13 members appointed by the secretary. The board shall be composed of an authorized representative ...
• § 1518.  Reports on mental or physical disabilities or disorders.
  (a) Definition of disorders and disabilities.--The Medical Advisory Board shall define disorders characterized by lapses of consciousness or other mental or physical disabilities affecting the ...
• § 1519.  Determination of incompetency.
  (a) General rule.--The department, having cause to believe that a licensed driver or applicant may not be physically or mentally qualified to be licensed, may ...
• § 1520.  Acknowledgment of littering provisions.
  On every application for a learner's permit or driver's license, the following statement shall be printed immediately above or below the signature of the applicant: ...

Subchapter B. Comprehensive System for Driver Education
and Control

• § 1531.  Administration of system by department.
  The department shall administer an integrated system limited to the authority granted to the department in this title for revocation and suspension of operating privileges ...
• § 1532.  Suspension of operating privilege.
  (a) One-year suspension.--The department shall suspend the operating privilege of any driver for one year upon receiving a certified record of the driver's conviction of ...
• § 1533.  Suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation.
  § 1533. Suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation. (a) Violations within Commonwealth.--The department shall suspend the operating privilege of any person ...
• § 1534.  Notice of acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
  § 1534. Notice of acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), if a person is arrested for any offense ...
• § 1535.  Schedule of convictions and points.
  (a) General rule.--A point system for driver education and control is hereby established which is related to other provisions for use, suspension and revocation of ...
• § 1536.  Notice of assignment of points.
  Whenever points are assigned to a driver's record, the department shall send to that person at his last known address a letter of notice pointing ...
• § 1537.  Removal of points.
  (a) General rule.--Points recorded against any person shall be removed at the rate of three points for each 12 consecutive months in which such person ...
• § 1538.  School, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding.
  § 1538. School, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding. (a) Initial accumulation of six points.--When any person's record for the first ...
• § 1539.  Suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points.
  § 1539. Suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points. (a) General rule.--When any person's record shows an accumulation of 11 points or more, the ...
• § 1540.  Surrender of license.
  (a) Conviction of offense.--Upon a conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction for any offense which calls for mandatory suspension in accordance with section 1532 ...
• § 1541.  Period of disqualification, revocation or suspension of operating privilege.
  § 1541. Period of disqualification, revocation or suspension of operating privilege. (a) Commencement of period.--The period of disqualification, revocation or suspension of the operating privilege ...
• § 1542.  Revocation of habitual offender's license.
  (a) General rule.--The department shall revoke the operating privilege of any person found to be a habitual offender pursuant to the provisions of this section. ...
• § 1543.  Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked.
  § 1543. Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked. (a) Offense defined.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any person who drives a motor vehicle ...
• § 1544.  Additional period of revocation or suspension.
  (a) Additional point accumulation.--When any person's record shows an accumulation of additional points during a period of suspension or revocation, the department shall extend the ...
• § 1545.  Restoration of operating privilege.
  Upon the restoration of any person's operating privilege which has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this subchapter or pursuant to Chapter 38 (relating to ...
• § 1546.  Suspension or revocation of nonresident's operating privilege.
  § 1546. Suspension or revocation of nonresident's operating privilege. (a) General rule.--The privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the highways of this Commonwealth given ...
• § 1547.  Chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance.
  § 1547. Chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance. (a) General rule.--Any person who drives, operates or is in actual physical control ...
• § 1548.  Requirements for driving under influence offenders.
  (a) Evaluation using Court Reporting Network.--(Deleted by amendment). (b) Attendance at alcohol highway safety school.--(Deleted by amendment). (c) Results of evaluation.-- (1) This subsection shall ...
• § 1549.  Establishment of schools.
  (a) Driver improvement schools.--The department is authorized to establish and maintain driver improvement schools throughout this Commonwealth. The department may approve and conduct an annual ...
• § 1550.  Judicial review.
  (a) General rule.--Any person who has been denied a driver's license, whose driver's license has been canceled or whose operating privilege has been recalled, suspended, ...
• § 1551.  Notice of department action.
  The department shall promptly mail a notice to each person whose license is suspended as a result of the accumulation of points under section 1539 ...
• § 1552.  Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
  The court of common pleas in each judicial district and the Municipal Court of Philadelphia shall establish and implement a program for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition ...
• § 1553.  Occupational limited license.
  (a) Issuance.-- (1) The department shall issue an occupational limited license under the provisions of this section to a driver whose operating privileges have been ...
• § 1554.  Probationary license.
  (a) Issuance.--Unless otherwise prohibited under any other provision in this section, the department may issue a probationary license under this section to: (1) a person ...
• § 1555.  Delay of suspension, revocation or disqualification.
  (a) General rule.--Upon receiving certification that a person has filed a timely appeal from a criminal conviction that has caused the department to issue a ...

Subchapter C. Violations

• § 1571.  Violations concerning licenses.
  (a) Offenses defined.--It is unlawful for any person: (1) To exhibit or cause or permit to be exhibited or have in possession any recalled, canceled, ...
• § 1572.  Cancellation of driver's license.
  (a) General rule.-- (1) The department may cancel any driver's license upon determining that one of the following applies: (i) The licensee was not entitled ...
• § 1573.  Displaying a foreign license during suspension or revocation.
  § 1573. Displaying a foreign license during suspension or revocation. (a) Offense defined.--It is unlawful for any resident or nonresident whose operating privilege to drive ...
• § 1574.  Permitting unauthorized person to drive.
  (a) General rule.--No person shall authorize or permit a motor vehicle owned by him or under his control to be driven upon any highway by ...
• § 1575.  Permitting violation of title.
  (a) General rule.--No person shall authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him or under his control to be driven in violation of ...
• § 1576.  Local authorities liable for negligence of their employees (Repealed).
  § 1576. Local authorities liable for negligence of their employees (Repealed). 1978 Repeal Note. Section 1576 was repealed November 26, 1978, P.L.1399, No.330, effective in ...

Subchapter D. Driver's License Compact

• § 1581.  Driver's License Compact.
  The Driver's License Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: ...
• § 1582.  Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter and in the compact with reference to this Commonwealth: (1) "Licensing authority" means the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. ...
• § 1583.  Compensation of compact administrator.
  The compact administrator provided for in Article VII of the compact shall not be entitled to any additional compensation on account of his service as ...
• § 1584.  Furnishing of information to other states.
  The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to ...
• § 1585.  Actions of courts and other agencies.
  Any court or other agency of this Commonwealth, or a subdivision thereof, which has jurisdiction to take any action suspending, revoking or otherwise limiting a ...
• § 1586.  Duties of department.
  The department shall, for purposes of imposing a suspension or revocation under Article IV of the compact, treat reports of convictions received from party states ...

Chapter 16. Commercial Drivers

• § 1601.  Short title of chapter.
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act. ...
• § 1602.  Purpose and construction of chapter.
  (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this chapter is to implement the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Public Law 99- 570, 49 U.S.C. app. § ...
• § 1603.  Definitions.
  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates ...
• § 1604.  Notification requirements for drivers.
  (a) Notification of convictions.--A driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver's license issued by this Commonwealth who is convicted of violating a Federal ...
• § 1605.  Employer responsibilities.
  (a) Requirements.--Each employer shall require the applicant to provide the information specified in section 1604(c) (relating to notification requirements for drivers). Each employer shall inform ...
• § 1606.  Requirement for commercial driver's license.
  (a) When required.--No person, except those specifically exempted in subsection (b), shall drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person has been issued and is ...
• § 1607.  Commercial driver's license qualification standards.
  (a) Testing.-- (1) The Commonwealth shall offer one knowledge test to all commercial driver's license holders until April 1, 1992, for each class and for ...
• § 1608.  Nonresident CDL.
  (a) Issuance of nonresident CDL.--The department may issue a nonresident CDL to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction if the United States Secretary of Transportation ...
• § 1609.  Application for commercial driver's license.
  (a) Contents of application.--The application for a commercial driver's license or commercial driver learner's permit shall include the following: (1) The full name and current ...
• § 1610.  Commercial driver's license.
  (a) Content of license.--The commercial driver's license shall indicate "commercial driver's license" or "CDL" and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: ...
• § 1611.  Disqualification.
  (a) Disqualification for first violation of certain offenses.--Upon receipt of a report of conviction, the department shall, in addition to any other penalties imposed under ...
• § 1612.  Commercial and school vehicle drivers prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.
  § 1612. Commercial and school vehicle drivers prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system. (a) Offense defined.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a ...
• § 1613.  Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
  § 1613. Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. (a) Implied consent.--A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle in this Commonwealth is deemed ...
• § 1614.  Notification of traffic convictions.
  After receiving a report of the conviction of any holder of a commercial driver's license issued by another state, or any person who is a ...
• § 1615.  Authority to enter agreements.
  The department may enter into or make agreements, arrangements or declarations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. ...
• § 1616.  Reciprocity.
  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if the person has a commercial driver's license issued by any ...
• § 1617.  Fees.
  Fees relating to commercial drivers' licenses to be collected by the department under this chapter shall be in addition to any other fees imposed under ...
• § 1618.  Fines exempt from Judicial Computer Account.
  All fines and penalties imposed by this chapter shall be deposited into the Motor License Fund and shall not be subject to the provisions of ...
• § 1619.  Prohibition against discharging, disciplining or discriminating against employees.
  § 1619. Prohibition against discharging, disciplining or discriminating against employees. (a) General rule.--No person shall discharge, discipline or in any manner discriminate against any employee ...
• § 1620.  Commercial driver records.
  The department shall establish a program for unlimited annual electronic driver record checks for employers of commercial drivers. The program shall include the registration of ...

Chapter 17. Financial Responsibility
Subchapter A. General Provisions

• § 1701.  Short title of chapter.
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. ...
• § 1702.  Definitions.
  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates ...
• § 1703.  Application of chapter.
  This chapter does not apply with respect to any motor vehicle owned by the United States. ...
• § 1704.  Administration of chapter.
  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Department of Transportation shall administer and enforce this chapter and may make rules and regulations necessary ...
• § 1705.  Election of tort options.
  (a) Financial responsibility requirements.-- (1) Each insurer, not less than 45 days prior to the first renewal of a private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance ...

Subchapter B. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance First Party
Benefits

• § 1711.  Required benefits.
  (a) Medical benefit.--An insurer issuing or delivering liability insurance policies covering any motor vehicle of the type required to be registered under this title, except ...
• § 1712.  Availability of benefits.
  An insurer issuing or delivering liability insurance policies covering any motor vehicle of the type required to be registered under this title, except recreational vehicles ...
• § 1713.  Source of benefits.
  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in section 1714 (relating to ineligible claimants), a person who suffers injury arising out of the maintenance or use of ...
• § 1714.  Ineligible claimants.
  An owner of a currently registered motor vehicle who does not have financial responsibility or an operator or occupant of a recreational vehicle not intended ...
• § 1715.  Availability of adequate limits.
  (a) General rule.--An insurer shall make available for purchase first party benefits as follows: (1) For medical benefits, up to at least $100,000. (1.1) For ...
• § 1716.  Payment of benefits.
  Benefits are overdue if not paid within 30 days after the insurer receives reasonable proof of the amount of the benefits. If reasonable proof is ...
• § 1717.  Stacking of benefits.
  First party benefits shall not be increased by stacking the limits of coverage of: (1) multiple motor vehicles covered under the same policy of insurance; ...
• § 1718.  Exclusion from benefits.
  (a) General rule.--An insurer shall exclude from benefits any insured, or his personal representative, under a policy enumerated in section 1711 (relating to required benefits) ...
• § 1719.  Coordination of benefits.
  (a) General rule.--Except for workers' compensation, a policy of insurance issued or delivered pursuant to this subchapter shall be primary. Any program, group contract or ...
• § 1720.  Subrogation.
  In actions arising out of the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle, there shall be no right of subrogation or reimbursement from a claimant's ...
• § 1721.  Statute of limitations.
  (a) General rule.--If benefits have not been paid, an action for first party benefits shall be commenced within four years from the date of the ...
• § 1722.  Preclusion of recovering required benefits.
  In any action for damages against a tortfeasor, or in any uninsured or underinsured motorist proceeding, arising out of the maintenance or use of a ...
• § 1723.  Reporting requirements.
  Beginning December 31, 1986, and each year thereafter, each insurance company writing automobile insurance in this Commonwealth shall file with the Insurance Department the number ...
• § 1724.  Certain nonexcludable conditions.
  (a) General rule.--Insurance benefits may not be denied solely because the driver of the insured motor vehicle is determined to be under the influence of ...
• § 1725.  Rental vehicles.
  Every motor vehicle insurance policy shall contain a notice as to whether the policy covers collision damage to rental vehicles, and any limitations on such ...

Subchapter C. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

• § 1731.  Availability, scope and amount of coverage.
  (a) Mandatory offering.--No motor vehicle liability insurance policy shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this Commonwealth, with respect to any motor vehicle registered ...
• § 1732.  Limits of coverage (Repealed).
  § 1732. Limits of coverage (Repealed). 1990 Repeal Note. Section 1732 was repealed February 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, effective July 1, 1990. ...
• § 1733.  Priority of recovery.
  (a) General rule.--Where multiple policies apply, payment shall be made in the following order of priority: (1) A policy covering a motor vehicle occupied by ...
• § 1734.  Request for lower limits of coverage.
  A named insured may request in writing the issuance of coverages under section 1731 (relating to availability, scope and amount of coverage) in amounts equal ...
• § 1735.  Coverages unaffected by workers' compensation benefits (Repealed).
  § 1735. Coverages unaffected by workers' compensation benefits (Repealed). 1993 Repeal Note. Section 1735 was repealed July 2, 1993, P.L.190, No.44, effective immediately. ...
• § 1736.  Coverages in excess of required amounts.
  The coverages provided under this subchapter may be offered by insurers in amounts higher than those required by this chapter but may not be greater ...
• § 1737.  Workers' compensation benefits not a bar to uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits (Repealed).
  § 1737. Workers' compensation benefits not a bar to uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits (Repealed). 1993 Repeal Note. Section 1737 was repealed July 2, 1993, ...
• § 1738.  Stacking of uninsured and underinsured benefits and option to waive.
  § 1738. Stacking of uninsured and underinsured benefits and option to waive. (a) Limit for each vehicle.--When more than one vehicle is insured under one ...

Subchapter D. Assigned Risk Plan

• § 1741.  Establishment.
  The Insurance Department shall, after consultation with the insurers licensed to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this Commonwealth, adopt a reasonable Assigned Risk Plan ...
• § 1742.  Scope of plan.
  The Assigned Risk Plan shall: (1) Include rules for the classification of risks and rates therefor. (2) Provide for the installment payment of premiums subject ...
• § 1743.  Rates.
  All rates for the Assigned Risk Plan shall be subject to the act of June 11, 1947 (P.L.538, No.246), known as The Casualty and Surety ...
• § 1744.  Termination of policies.
  Cancellation, refusal to renew and other termination of policies issued under the Assigned Risk Plan shall be in accordance with the rules of the plan. ...

Subchapter E. Assigned Claims Plan

• § 1751.  Organization.
  Insurers providing financial responsibility as required by law shall organize and maintain, subject to the approval and regulation of the Insurance Department, an Assigned Claims ...
• § 1752.  Eligible claimants.
  (a) General rule.--A person is eligible to recover benefits from the Assigned Claims Plan if the person meets the following requirements: (1) Is a resident ...
• § 1753.  Benefits available.
  An eligible claimant may recover medical benefits, as described in section 1712(1) (relating to availability of benefits), up to a maximum of $5,000. No income ...
• § 1754.  Additional coverage.
  An eligible claimant who has no other source of applicable uninsured motorist coverage and is otherwise entitled to recover in an action in tort against ...
• § 1755.  Coordination of benefits.
  (a) Workers' compensation.--All benefits (less reasonably incurred collection costs) that an eligible claimant receives or is entitled to receive from workers' compensation and from any ...
• § 1756.  Subrogation.
  The Assigned Claims Plan or its assignee is entitled to recover, in accordance with the tort liability law of this Commonwealth, reimbursement for benefits or ...
• § 1757.  Statute of limitations.
  (a) General rule.--An action by an eligible claimant to recover benefits or coverages from the Assigned Claims Plan shall be commenced within four years from ...

Subchapter F. Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund (Repealed)
§ 1761 - § 1769 (Repealed).
Subchapter G. Nonpayment of Judgments

• § 1771.  Court reports on nonpayment of judgments.
  (a) General rule.--Whenever any person fails within 60 days to satisfy any judgment arising from a motor vehicle accident, the judgment creditor may forward to ...
• § 1772.  Suspension for nonpayment of judgments.
  (a) General rule.--The department, upon receipt of a certified copy of a judgment, shall suspend the operating privilege of each person against whom the judgment ...
• § 1773.  Continuation of suspension until judgments paid and proof given.
  § 1773. Continuation of suspension until judgments paid and proof given. A person's operating privilege shall remain suspended and shall not be renewed in the ...
• § 1774.  Payments sufficient to satisfy judgments.
  (a) General rule.--For the purpose of this chapter only, judgments shall be deemed satisfied upon the occurrence of one of the following: (1) When $15,000 ...
• § 1775.  Installment payment of judgments.
  (a) Order authorizing installment payment.--A judgment debtor, upon due notice to the judgment creditor, may apply to the court in which the judgment was rendered ...

Subchapter H. Proof of Financial Responsibility

• § 1781.  Notice of sanction for not evidencing financial responsibility.
  SUBCHAPTER H PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Sec. 1781. Notice of sanction for not evidencing financial responsibility. 1782. Manner of providing proof of financial responsibility. 1783. ...
• § 1782.  Manner of providing proof of financial responsibility.
  (a) General rule.--Proof of financial responsibility may be furnished by filing evidence satisfactory to the department that all motor vehicles registered in a person's name ...
• § 1783.  Proof of financial responsibility before restoring operating privilege or registration.
  § 1783. Proof of financial responsibility before restoring operating privilege or registration. Whenever the department suspends or revokes the operating privilege of any person or ...
• § 1784.  Proof of financial responsibility following violation.
  A defendant who is convicted of a traffic offense, other than a parking offense, that requires a court appearance shall be required to show proof ...
• § 1785.  Proof of financial responsibility following accident.
  If the department determines that the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident requiring notice to a police department pursuant to section 3746 ...
• § 1786.  Required financial responsibility.
  (a) General rule.--Every motor vehicle of the type required to be registered under this title which is operated or currently registered shall be covered by ...
• § 1787.  Self-insurance.
  (a) General rule.--Self-insurance is effected by filing with the Department of Transportation, in satisfactory form, evidence that reliable financial arrangements, deposits, resources or commitments exist ...

Subchapter I. Miscellaneous Provisions

• § 1791.  Notice of available benefits and limits.
  It shall be presumed that the insured has been advised of the benefits and limits available under this chapter provided the following notice in bold ...
§ 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.
  § 1792. Availability of uninsured, underinsured, bodily injury liability and property damage coverages and mandatory deductibles. (a) Availability of coverages.--Except for policies issued under Subchapter ...
• § 1793.  Special provisions relating to premiums.
  (a) Limitation on premium increases.-- (1) An insurer shall not increase the premium rate of an owner of a policy of insurance subject to this ...
• § 1794.  Compulsory judicial arbitration jurisdiction.
  Beginning January 1, 1987, the monetary limit in 42 Pa.C.S. § 7361(b)(2)(i) (relating to compulsory arbitration) for the submission of matters to judicial arbitration in ...
• § 1795.  Insurance fraud reporting immunity.
  (a) General rule.--An insurance company, and any agent, servant or employee acting in the course and scope of his employment, shall be immune from civil ...
• § 1796.  Mental or physical examination of person.
  (a) General rule.--Whenever the mental or physical condition of a person is material to any claim for medical, income loss or catastrophic loss benefits, a ...
• § 1797.  Customary charges for treatment.
  (a) General rule.--A person or institution providing treatment, accommodations, products or services to an injured person for an injury covered by liability or uninsured and ...
• § 1798.  Attorney fees and costs.
  (a) Basis for reasonable fee.--No attorney's fee for representing a claimant in connection with a claim for first party benefits provided under Subchapter B (relating ...
§ 1798.1. Extraordinary medical benefit rate.
§ 1798.2. Transition.
§ 1798.3. Unfunded liability report.
§ 1798.4. Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund.

• § 1799.  Restraint system.
  (a) General rule.--All insurance companies authorized to write private passenger automobile insurance within this Commonwealth shall provide premium discounts for motor vehicles equipped with passive ...
§ 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.
  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates ...

Subchapter B. Antifraud Plans

• § 1811.  Filing of plans.
  Each insurer licensed to write motor vehicle insurance in this Commonwealth shall institute and maintain a motor vehicle insurance antifraud plan. The antifraud plan of ...
• § 1812.  Content of plans.
  The antifraud plans of each insurer shall establish specific procedures: (1) To prevent insurance fraud, including internal fraud involving employees or company representatives, fraud resulting ...
• § 1813.  Review by commissioner.
  Antifraud plans shall be filed with the department. If, after review, the commissioner finds that the antifraud plan does not comply with section 1812 (relating ...
• § 1814.  Report on antifraud activities.
  All insurers shall annually provide to the department a summary report on actions taken under the plan to prevent and combat insurance fraud, including, but ...
• § 1815.  Penalties.
  Insurers that fail to file timely antifraud plans as required by sections 1811 (relating to filing of plans) and 1813 (relating to review by commissioner) ...
• § 1816.  Confidentiality of plans and reports.
  The antifraud plans and reports which insurers file with the department and any reports or materials related to such reports are not public records and ...
• § 1817.  Reporting of insurance fraud.
  Every insurer licensed to do business in this Commonwealth, and its employees, agents, brokers, motor vehicle physical damage appraisers and public adjusters, or public adjuster ...
• § 1818.  Civil immunity.
  No person shall be subject to civil liability for libel, violation of privacy, or otherwise by virtue of the filing of reports or furnishing of ...

Subchapter C. Comprehensive Database System

• § 1821.  Membership in system.
  (a) General rule.--Each motor vehicle insurer shall, as a condition of authority to transact the business of insurance in this Commonwealth, obtain and maintain membership ...
• § 1822.  Warning notice on application for insurance and claim forms.
  § 1822. Warning notice on application for insurance and claim forms. Not later than May 1, 1990, all applications for insurance, renewals and claim forms ...
• § 1823.  Rules and regulations.
  The department may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. imd.) 1992 ...
• § 1824.  Civil immunity.
  No person shall be subject to civil liability for libel, violation of privacy or otherwise by virtue of the filing of reports or furnishing of ...
• § 1825.  Use of information (Deleted by amendment).
  § 1825. Use of information (Deleted by amendment). 1992 Amendment. Section 1825 was deleted by amendment December 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, effective immediately. ...
• § 1826.  Annual reports (Deleted by amendment).
  § 1826. Annual reports (Deleted by amendment). 1992 Amendment. Section 1826 was deleted by amendment December 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, effective immediately. ...

Chapter 19. Fees
Subchapter A. General Provisions

• § 1901.  Exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.
  (a) Governmental and quasi-governmental entities.--Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, no fees shall be charged under this title to any of the following: ...
• § 1902.  Exemptions from other fees.
  No fee shall be charged under this title for or to any of the following: (1) A certificate of title returned to the department for ...
• § 1903.  Limitation on local license fees and taxes.
  No municipality shall require or collect any registration or license fee or tax for any vehicle or driver's license from any person. ...
• § 1904.  Collection and disposition of fees and moneys.
  The department shall collect all fees payable under this title and all other moneys received in connection with the administration of this title and transmit ...
• § 1905.  Payments to special funds.
  (a) Power and duty of State Treasurer.--In accordance with the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, the State Treasurer ...

Subchapter B. Registration Fees

• § 1911.  Annual registration fees.
  (a) General rule.--An annual fee for the registration of vehicles as provided in Chapter 13 (relating to the registration of vehicles) shall be charged by ...
• § 1912.  Passenger cars.
  The annual fee for registration of a passenger car shall be $36. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section ...
• § 1913.  Motor homes.
  The annual fee for registration of a motor home shall be determined by its registered gross weight in pounds according to the following table: Registered ...
• § 1914.  Motorcycles.
  The annual fee for registration of a motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle shall be $18. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) ...
• § 1915.  Motor-driven cycles.
  The annual fee for registration of a motor-driven cycle shall be $9. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section ...
• § 1916.  Trucks and truck tractors.
  (a) General rule.-- (1) The annual fee for registration of a truck or truck tractor shall be determined by its registered gross weight or combination ...
• § 1917.  Motor buses and limousines.
  The annual fee for registration of a motor bus or a limousine shall be determined by its seating capacity according to the following table: Seating ...
• § 1918.  School buses and school vehicles.
  The annual fee for registration of a school bus or school vehicle shall be $24. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days) ...
• § 1919.  Reduced combustion vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--There shall be no annual fee for registration of any of the following: (1) An electric vehicle. (2) A hybrid electric vehicle. (3) ...
• § 1920.  Trailers.
  (a) General rule.--The annual fee for registration of a trailer shall be determined by its registered gross weight according to the following table: Registered Gross ...
• § 1921.  Special mobile equipment.
  The annual fee for registration of special mobile equipment shall be $36. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section ...
• § 1922.  Implements of husbandry.
  The annual fee for registration of an implement of husbandry not exempt from registration under this title shall be $18. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, ...
• § 1923.  Antique, classic and collectible vehicles.
  The fee for registration of an antique, classic or collectible motor vehicle shall be $75. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 ...
• § 1924.  Farm vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--The annual fee for registration of a farm vehicle shall be $76.50 or one-third of the regular fee, whichever is greater. (b) Certificate ...
• § 1925.  Ambulances, taxis and hearses.
  The annual fee for registration of an ambulance, taxi or hearse shall be $54. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. ...
§ 1925.1. Limousines.

• § 1926.  Dealers and miscellaneous motor vehicle business.
  (a) General rule.--The annual fee for a dealer registration plate or miscellaneous motor vehicle business plate shall be $36. (b) Motorcycle dealers.--The annual fee for ...
§ 1926.1. Farm equipment vehicle dealers.
§ 1926.2. Fleet owner transporter plate.

• § 1927.  Transfer of registration.
  The fee for transfer of registration shall be $6. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act ...
• § 1928.  Temporary and electronically issued registration plates.
  § 1928. Temporary and electronically issued registration plates. The fee payable by a dealer or other dispensing agent for a temporary registration plate or for ...
• § 1929.  Replacement registration plates.
  The fee for a replacement registration plate other than a legislative or personal plate shall be $7.50. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, ...
• § 1930.  Legislative registration plates.
  The fee for issuance of a legislative registration plate shall be $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment ...
• § 1931.  Personal registration plates.
  The fee for issuance of a personal registration plate shall be $20 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment ...
§ 1931.1. Street rod registration plates.

• § 1932.  Duplicate registration cards.
  The fee for each duplicate registration card when ordered at the time of vehicle registration, the transfer or renewal of registration or the replacement of ...
• § 1933.  Commercial implements of husbandry.
  The annual fee for registration of a commercial implement of husbandry shall be $76.50 or one-half of the regular fee, whichever is greater. (Apr. 17, ...
• § 1934.  General reissuance.
  No fee shall be charged under this title for any registration plate issued as a result of the department's order of a general reissuance of ...

Subchapter C. Permits

• § 1941.  Scope of subchapter.
  This subchapter prescribes fees payable to the department for permits covering movements on State highways and does not limit the right of local authorities to ...
• § 1942.  Special hauling permits as to weight and size.
  (a) Fee schedule.--The fee for a special hauling permit for each movement of an overweight or oversize vehicle or load, or both, shall be as ...
• § 1943.  Annual hauling permits.
  (a) Quarry equipment and machinery.--The annual fee for operation or movement of each piece of heavy quarry equipment or machinery, as provided for in section ...
• § 1944.  Mobile homes, modular housing units and modular housing undercarriages.
  § 1944. Mobile homes, modular housing units and modular housing undercarriages. The fee for a special hauling permit for a mobile home, modular housing unit ...
• § 1945.  Books of permits.
  (a) General rule.--Upon request, permits for movement of oversize vehicles or loads, the dimensions of which do not exceed those specified by the department, will ...
• § 1946.  Movements requiring special escort.
  When a special escort is required, as provided for in section 4962 (relating to conditions of permits and security for damages), the cost of the ...
• § 1947.  Refund of certain fees.
  The portion of the fee of an unused overweight permit based on ton-miles or the fee for an unused escort, or both, may be refunded ...
• § 1948.  Chemical and fertilizer vehicle permits (Repealed).
  § 1948. Chemical and fertilizer vehicle permits (Repealed). 1993 Repeal Note. Section 1948 was repealed May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, effective in 60 days. ...
• § 1949.  Construction trucks (Deleted by amendment).
  § 1949. Construction trucks (Deleted by amendment). 1998 Amendment. Section 1949 was deleted by amendment December 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, effective immediately. ...
• § 1950.  Fee for migrant farm vehicle (Repealed).
  § 1950. Fee for migrant farm vehicle (Repealed). 1993 Repeal Note. Section 1950 was repealed May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, effective in 60 days. ...

Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Fees

• § 1951.  Driver's license and learner's permit.
  (a) Driver's license.--The driver's license fee for each year or partial year shall be $5.25 plus the cost of the photograph required in section 1510(a) ...
• § 1952.  Certificate of title.
  (a) General rule.--The fee for issuance of a certificate of title shall be $22.50. (b) Manufacturer's or dealer's notification.--The fee for a manufacturer's or dealer's ...
• § 1953.  Security interest.
  The fee for recording or changing the amount of security interest on a certificate of title shall be $5. Cross References. Section 1953 is referred ...
• § 1954.  Approval of vehicle equipment and testing devices.
  The department is authorized to charge reasonable fees for the approval of vehicle equipment and testing devices under the provisions of section 4104 (relating to ...
• § 1955.  Information concerning drivers and vehicles.
  (a) Drivers, registrations, titles and security interests.-- The fee for a copy of written or electronic information relating to a driver, registration, title or security ...
• § 1956.  Certified copies of records.
  (a) Department records.--The fee for a certified copy of any department record which the department is authorized by law to furnish to the public shall ...
• § 1957.  Uncollectible checks.
  Whenever any check issued in payment of any fee or for any other purpose is returned to the department as uncollectible, the department or municipality ...
• § 1958.  Certificate of inspection.
  (a) General rule.--The department shall charge $2 for each annual certificate of inspection and $1 for each semiannual certificate of inspection. (b) Credit.-- (1) Once ...
• § 1959.  Messenger service.
  (a) Annual registration.--The annual fee for registration of a messenger service as provided for in Chapter 75 (relating to messenger service) shall be $50. (b) ...
• § 1960.  Reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration.
  § 1960. Reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration. The department shall charge a fee of $25 or, if section 1379 (relating to suspension of ...
• § 1961.  Secure power of attorney.
  The fee for processing a secure power of attorney submitted for the purpose of odometer disclosure when not accompanied by an application for title shall ...

Chapter 20. Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Review Procedures

• § 2001.  Short title of chapter.
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Review Procedures Act. ...
• § 2002.  Scope of chapter.
  This chapter applies to all rate filings for motor vehicle insurance. Rate filings for motor vehicle insurance shall also be subject to the act of ...
• § 2003.  Waiting period for filings.
  (a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), no rate filing to which this ...
• § 2004.  Action by commissioner on rate filings within waiting period.
  § 2004. Action by commissioner on rate filings within waiting period. (a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, within the waiting ...
• § 2005.  Review of action of commissioner taken without hearing.
  Any insurer or rating organization aggrieved by any order or decision of the commissioner made without a hearing may, within 30 days after notice of ...
• § 2006.  Action by commissioner on rate filings after waiting period.
  § 2006. Action by commissioner on rate filings after waiting period. If, at any time after the waiting period or extension thereof as provided in ...
• § 2007.  Deemed approvals.
  A rate filing may be deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter and other applicable statutes governing the establishment of rates unless disapproved or ...
• § 2008.  Hearing procedures.
  All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Title 2 (relating to administrative law and procedure). ...
• § 2009.  Rules and regulations.
  The commissioner may adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules and regulations shall be ...

Chapter 21. Motor Carriers Road Tax Identification Markers

• § 2101.  Construction.
  This chapter shall be construed in conjunction with Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax). (July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, ...
§ 2101.1. Definitions.

• § 2102.  Identification markers and license or road tax registration card required.
  § 2102. Identification markers and license or road tax registration card required. (a) General rule.--The Secretary of Revenue shall provide identification markers as follows: (1) ...
• § 2103.  False statements and penalties.
  (a) False statements.--Any person who willfully and knowingly makes, publishes, delivers or utters a false statement orally, or in writing, or in the form of ...
• § 2104.  Special investigators; powers.
  Such employees of the Department of Revenue as are designated as special investigators, and who carry identification indicating such capacity, are hereby declared to be ...
• § 2105.  Exemptions.
  (a) General rule.--The requirements of this chapter and Chapter 96 (relating to motor carriers road tax) do not apply to the following vehicles: (1) A ...

Chapter 23. Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund

• § 2301.  Definitions.
  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates ...
• § 2302.  Establishment and maintenance of fund.
  (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the General Fund a Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund. (b) Assessments.--Every applicant for motor vehicle dealer registration plates or ...
• § 2303.  Disbursements.
  (a) Authorization.--The secretary, or his designee, may, in his discretion, authorize a disbursement from the fund to cover the amount of any fees and taxes ...
• § 2304.  Assignment of claims.
  By making application to the fund, an aggrieved party assigns to the Commonwealth any claim he may have for restitution arising out of the failure ...
• § 2305.  Appeals.
  Any aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the secretary to the court of common pleas vested with jurisdiction of such appeals by or pursuant ...
• § 2306.  Exemptions.
  No person who acts solely as either a notary or messenger for motor vehicle forms or a farm equipment dealer, mobile home dealer and manufacturer ...
• § 2307.  Enforcement.
  (a) Criminal penalty.--Any member who issues or forwards to the department any documents relative to the titling or registration of a vehicle without having paid ...

PART III. OPERATION OF VEHICLES
Chapter 31. General Provisions
Subchapter A. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws

• § 3101.  Application of part.
  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the provisions of this part relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of ...
• § 3102.  Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic.
  No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any uniformed police officer, sheriff or constable or, in ...
• § 3103.  Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be ...
• § 3104.  Persons working on highways.
  Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this part, except those contained in Subchapter B of Chapter 37 (relating to serious traffic offenses), shall not ...
• § 3105.  Drivers of emergency vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--The driver of an emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator ...
• § 3106.  Operators of streetcars.
  Every operator of a streetcar upon any roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable ...
• § 3107.  Drivers in funeral processions.
  (a) General rule.--The driver of a vehicle which is being driven in a funeral procession may: (1) Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of ...

Subchapter B. Traffic-control Devices

• § 3111.  Obedience to traffic-control devices.
  (a) General rule.--Unless otherwise directed by a uniformed police officer or any appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic, the driver of ...
• § 3112.  Traffic-control signals.
  (a) General rule.--Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals exhibiting different colored lights, or colored lighted arrows, successively one at a time or in combination, ...
• § 3113.  Pedestrian-control signals.
  (a) General rule.--Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting words or symbols are in place, the signals shall indicate as follows: (1) Word "Walk" or walking person ...
• § 3114.  Flashing signals.
  (a) General rule.--Whenever a flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign it shall require obedience by ...
• § 3115.  Lane-direction-control signals.
  When lane-direction-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green ...
• § 3116.  Automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities.
  § 3116. Automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities. (a) General rule.-- (1) A city of the first class, upon passage of an ...

Chapter 33. Rules of the Road in General
Subchapter A. General Provisions

• § 3301.  Driving on right side of roadway.
  (a) General rule.--Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows: (1) When ...
• § 3302.  Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
  Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right and, upon roadways having width for not more than one line ...
• § 3303.  Overtaking vehicle on the left.
  (a) General rule.--The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations, exceptions and special ...
• § 3304.  Overtaking vehicle on the right.
  (a) General rule.--The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under one of the following conditions: (1) ...
• § 3305.  Limitations on overtaking on the left.
  No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center or marked center line of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle ...
• § 3306.  Limitations on driving on left side of roadway.
  (a) General rule.--No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under any of the following conditions: (1) When approaching or upon ...
• § 3307.  No-passing zones.
  (a) Establishment and marking.--The department and local authorities may determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving ...
• § 3308.  One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
  (a) Establishment and marking.--The department and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway ...
• § 3309.  Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
  Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others not inconsistent ...
• § 3310.  Following too closely.
  (a) General rule.--The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the ...
• § 3311.  Driving on divided highways.
  (a) General rule.--Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space, physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section ...
• § 3312.  Limited access highway entrances and exits.
  No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. ...
• § 3313.  Restrictions on use of limited access highways.
  (a) General rule.--The department may regulate or prohibit the use of any limited access highway by any class or kind of traffic which is found ...
• § 3314.  Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices.
  (a) General rule.--No driver shall operate a vehicle while wearing or using one or more headphones or earphones. (b) Exception.--This section does not prohibit the ...
• § 3315.  Passing and overtaking streetcars.
  (a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the driver of a vehicle may not overtake and pass to the left of a streetcar ...

Subchapter B. Right-of-way

• § 3321.  Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
  (a) General rule.--When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the ...
• § 3322.  Vehicle turning left.
  The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left within an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to ...
• § 3323.  Stop signs and yield signs.
  (a) Intersections controlled by signs.--Preferential right- of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in section 6124 (relating ...
• § 3324.  Vehicle entering or crossing roadway.
  The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the right- of-way to ...
• § 3325.  Duty of driver on approach of emergency vehicle.
  (a) General rule.--Upon the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting the requirements and standards set ...
• § 3326.  Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors.
  § 3326. Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors. (a) Areas indicated by traffic-control devices.--The driver of a vehicle ...
• § 3327.  Duty of driver in emergency response areas.
  (a) General rule.--When approaching or passing an emergency response area, a person, unless otherwise directed by an emergency service responder, shall: (1) pass in a ...
• § 3328.  Unmarked police vehicles.
  (a) General rule.--The Pennsylvania State Police, in consultation with the department, shall promulgate regulations for the use of unmarked vehicles by police officers. The regulations ...

Subchapter C. Turning, Starting and Signals

• § 3331.  Required position and method of turning.
  (a) Right turn.--The driver of a vehicle intending to turn right shall approach the turn and make the turn as close as practicable to the ...
• § 3332.  Limitations on turning around.
  (a) General rule.--The driver of any vehicle shall not turn the vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless the movement can be ...
• § 3333.  Moving stopped or parked vehicle.
  No person shall move a vehicle which is stopped, standing or parked unless and until the movement can be made with safety. ...
• § 3334.  Turning movements and required signals.
  (a) General rule.--Upon a roadway no person shall turn a vehicle or move from one traffic lane to another or enter the traffic stream from ...
• § 3335.  Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
  (a) General rule.--Any stop or turn signal shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by signal lamps, except as otherwise ...
• § 3336.  Method of giving hand and arm signals.
  All signals given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner except as indicated for ...

Subchapter D. Special Stops Required

• § 3341.  Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
  (a) General rule.--Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of ...
• § 3342.  Vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings.
  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the driver of any vehicle described in subsection (b), before crossing at grade any track or tracks ...
• § 3343.  Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
  (a) General rule.--No person shall operate or move any crawler-type tractor, power shovel, derrick, roller or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed ...
• § 3344.  Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
  Unless otherwise directed by official traffic-control devices erected in accordance with provisions of Subchapter B of Chapter 31 (relating to traffic-control devices), the driver of ...
• § 3345.  Meeting or overtaking school bus.
  (a) Duty of approaching driver when red signals are flashing.--Except as provided in subsection (g), the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking any school ...
• § 3346.  Emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage.
  If an emergency vehicle is leaving or returning to its garage and the emergency lights of the emergency vehicle are engaged, the driver of an ...

Subchapter E. Stopping, Standing and Parking

• § 3351.  Stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts.
  SUBCHAPTER E STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING Sec. 3351. Stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts. 3352. Removal of vehicle by or at direction ...
• § 3352.  Removal of vehicle by or at direction of police.
  (a) Outside business and residence districts.--Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle in violation of any of the provisions of section 3351 (relating to stopping, ...
• § 3353.  Prohibitions in specified places.
  (a) General rule.--Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to protect the safety of any person or vehicle or in compliance with ...
• § 3354.  Additional parking regulations.
  (a) Two-way highways.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle standing or parked upon a two-way highway shall be positioned parallel to and with ...

Subchapter F. Speed Restrictions

• § 3361.  Driving vehicle at safe speed.
  No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and ...
• § 3362.  Maximum speed limits.
  (a) General rule.--Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with section 3361 (relating to driving vehicle at safe speed), the ...
• § 3363.  Alteration of maximum limits.
  On highways under their respective jurisdictions, local authorities subject to section 6109(e) (relating to specific powers of department and local authorities) or the department, upon ...
• § 3364.  Minimum speed regulation.
  (a) Impeding movement of traffic prohibited.--Except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, no person shall drive a motor ...
• § 3365.  Special speed limitations.
  (a) Bridges and elevated structures.-- (1) No person shall drive a vehicle over any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway ...
• § 3366.  Charging speed violations.
  In every charge of violation of a speed provision in this subchapter, except for a violation of section 3361 (relating to driving vehicle at safe ...
• § 3367.  Racing on highways.
  (a) Definitions.--As used in this section the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection: "Drag race." The operation ...
• § 3368.  Speed timing devices.
  (a) Speedometers authorized.--The rate of speed of any vehicle may be timed on any highway by a police officer using a motor vehicle equipped with ...

Chapter 35. Special Vehicles and Pedestrians
Subchapter A. Operation of Pedalcycles

• § 3501.  Applicability of traffic laws to pedalcycles.
  (a) General rule.--Every person riding a pedalcycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the ...
• § 3502.  Penalty for violation of subchapter.
  Any person violating any provision of this subchapter is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of ...
• § 3503.  Responsibility of parent or guardian.
  The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit the child or ward to violate any of ...
• § 3504.  Riding on pedalcycles.
  (a) Use of seat by operator.--A person propelling a pedalcycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to ...
• § 3505.  Riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths.
  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), every person operating a pedalcycle upon a highway shall obey the applicable rules of the ...
• § 3506.  Articles carried by operator.
  No person operating a pedalcycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. ...
• § 3507.  Lamps and other equipment on pedalcycles.
  (a) Lamps and reflectors.--Every pedalcycle when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped on the front with a lamp which emits a beam ...
• § 3508.  Pedalcycles on sidewalks and pedalcycle paths.
  (a) Right-of-way to pedestrians.--A person riding a pedalcycle upon a sidewalk or pedalcycle path used by pedestrians shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and ...
• § 3509.  Parking.
  (a) Sidewalks.-- (1) A person may park a pedalcycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by an official traffic-control device. (2) A pedalcycle parked ...
• § 3510.  Pedalcycle helmets for certain persons.
  (a) General rule.--A person under 12 years of age shall not operate a pedalcycle or ride as a passenger on a pedalcycle unless the person ...
• § 3511.  Pedalcycles prohibited on freeways.
  (a) General rule.--No person shall ride a pedalcycle on a freeway. (b) Exceptions.-- (1) The department and local authorities, on highways under their respective jurisdictions, ...
• § 3512.  Pedalcycle Helmet Fund (Repealed).
  § 3512. Pedalcycle Helmet Fund (Repealed). 1995 Repeal Note. Section 3512 was repealed December 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, effective in 60 days. ...
• § 3513.  Civil immunity for lenders of pedalcycle helmets.
  No person or organization who or which lends to another person or organization a pedalcycle helmet, as described in section 3510 (relating to pedalcycle helmets ...

Subchapter B. Special Rules for Motorcycles

• § 3521.  Applicability of traffic laws to motorcycles.
  Every person operating a motorcycle shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver ...
• § 3522.  Riding on motorcycles.
  (a) Use of seat by operator and passengers.--A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle, ...
• § 3523.  Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
  (a) Right to use of lane.--All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a ...
• § 3524.  Footrests and handhold.
  Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests and handhold for the passenger. (Dec. 9, ...
• § 3525.  Protective equipment for motorcycle riders.
  (a) Protective headgear.--Except as provided in subsection (d), no person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle (other than a motorized ...
• § 3526.  Lighted lamp requirements for motorcycles.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4302 (relating to periods for requiring lighted lamps), the operator of a motorcycle, manufactured during or after 1986, upon a ...

Subchapter C. Rights and Duties of Pedestrians

• § 3541.  Obedience of pedestrians to traffic-control devices and regulations.
  SUBCHAPTER C RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS Sec. 3541. Obedience of pedestrians to traffic-control devices and regulations. 3542. Right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks. 3543. Pedestrians ...
• § 3542.