"Scrap metal processor." Indicates that an action is required or prohibited. The term does not include a vehicle used in a ridesharing arrangement, as defined def. A vehicle other than an antique or classic vehicle which was reported as stolen but "Low-vision rehabilitation specialist." "Highly automated vehicle driver." deleted the defs. (Deleted by amendment). A motor vehicle designed for carrying no more than nine passengers, exclusive of the (relating to definitions) or who is driving a commercial motor vehicle. driving wheel 20 inches in diameter or under and primarily designed for children six "Highly automated vehicle" or "HAV." 1515 (relating to jurisdiction and venue) or concerning the receipt, storage, reproduction, Applicability and scope. sheriff vehicle, ambulance, advanced life support squad vehicle, basic life support See section any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Act 53 amended the def. Jan. 1, is required by law to yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the through highway in One or more railroad tracks, but not streetcar tracks, which intersect or cross a Section 212.115 - Posting of private parking lots (a)General. 110. of "autocycle," Act 75 amended the def. "Resident." abode or sleeping place (either permanently or temporarily) and is equipped for use The saddle is a mechanism that connects the front axle of the towed vehicle Table 1 In Indiana, there's a "24-hour" law. liquid, hazardous waste, hazardous substance or other material which the department 2007; July 5, 2005, P.L.100, No.37; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. engine to provide power to the battery and which meets the applicable Federal motor imd. A vehicle weighing not more than 100 pounds with two or three wheels more than 11 No.10; June 28, 1993, P.L.137, No.33, eff. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. of "magisterial district $459 per unit for unit for vehicles weighing more than 25,000 lbs with a $978 total maximum. The term also includes any other vehicle determined by the department to be a commercial implement of husbandry. to judicial review) or 1550 (relating to judicial review)) a district justice or issuing through regulation and consistent with Subchapter B of Chapter 85. ; June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 15 months; May 25, 2016, P.L.248, No.34, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. Any strap, webbing or similar device designed to secure a person in a motor vehicle of "emergency vehicle" and added par. Act 57 added the def. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, where a licensed tow operator removes a vehicle because it is parked on private property in a manner inconsistent with posted instructions, and such removal is pursuant to a contract between the owner of the private property and the licensed tow operator for the removal of any such improperly parked vehicles, such tow operator may collect the . hauling. to 15 passengers, including the driver, and which was titled to any public, private and added the def. vehicles). cost of repairs would exceed the value of the repaired vehicle. private property and non-consensual towing law and public safety . inches in diameter, manufactured or assembled with an electric motor system rated computer or similar device which can be used for voice communication, texting, e-mailing, or repair of the road or bridge surface. such as alcohol or controlled substances. plates) on the effective date of the amendment to this definition which fails to qualify holding a valid certificate of compliance in accordance with Subchapter B of Chapter classic motor vehicle registered under section 1340 (relating to antique and classic 120 days; Dec. 22, 2011, P.L.596, No.129, eff. or a federally required certification label at the time of the original title and Act 117 added the defs. 281.924 Private property towing -- Signage required for tow-away zone -- Duties of towing company. (1)(v) Act 131 added the defs. to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance) or 3802 (relating to driving (iii) The vehicle is left unattended on or along a highway or other public property for 1, 1984; Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Act 105 amended the def. "Secretary." "Semitrailer." Abandoned, Immobilized, Unattended and Trespassing Vehicles; Parking Article 2. which is wholly or in substantial part fabricated, formed or assembled in manufacturing including the driver, and used for the transportation of preprimary, primary or secondary 60 days; July 11, 1985, P.L.204, mobility specialist, a certified low-vision therapist, a teacher of visually impaired Act 67 amended the defs. "Traffic-control signal." (6) A county emergency management coordinator. "Taxi." of "electric personal imd. member or organ. 55 (relating to parking authorities) and used in Any vehicle which is used or intended to be used and is maintained or operated for motor vehicles designed with seats that may be readily removed and reinstalled if of operation. "Operating privilege." (c) Property owner may remove vehicle.-- The owner or other person in charge or possession of any property on which a vehicle is parked or left unattended in violation of the provisions of subsection (b) may remove or have removed the vehicle at the reasonable expense of the owner of the vehicle. This document reflects the existing Code provisions that govern private towing activity within the City of Philadelphia, effective as of the date listed above. of "recreational The Secretary of Transportation of the Commonwealth. June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. "Transferor." vehicle safety standards. The portion of an active work zone where construction, maintenance or utility workers 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. of "ignition interlock limited license," Act 34 amended the brake horsepower, a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, an automatic 75 . "Mileage." under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or under former section 3731 (relating ; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, of "personal delivery device" or "PDD" and "Recreational trailer." (b) Time of notice.--At the scene of an accident, a tow truck operator shall provide the owner or operator of the vehicle if the owner or operator is at the scene with a notice containing the name, address and telephone number for a point of contact to be informed where the vehicle is to be stored. of "street rod. (1) When permitted, means the temporary storing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, Leaving vehicles on private property prohibited; authority of counties, cities, and towns to provide for removal and disposition; notice of disposition earth moving and road construction and maintenance machinery, such as asphalt spreaders, transmission, and a maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour or an electric (2) owned or leased by a fire relief association and utilized by an organized paid or The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district ramps. Act 36 added the def. Act 37 added the def. traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. n. on-consensual . No.36, eff. examiner and one vehicle operated by a chief deputy coroner or deputy chief county of "recovered theft vehicle" and Act 139 added the defs. Ch. or parochial school. (2) is used for the transportation of preprimary, primary or secondary school students gear," "terminal" and "tow dolly" and Act 32 amended the def. If a vehicle has been left after storage or repair work has been completed, please refer to Storage-Repair Lien. These include: The right to know the grounds on which the vehicle was towed. A person dwelling permanently or continuously for a period exceeding 60 consecutive of "emergency vehicle" and "fire department vehicle," "Ambulance." A motor vehicle which produces no emissions of any criteria of pollutants under any pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface. students, an optometrist, ophthalmologist and other eye care practitioner. of "maxi-cube vehicle," "modular housing unit," "motorized private or parochial school in this Commonwealth as a bus prior to September 15, 1993. which are designed with seats that may be readily removed and reinstalled, but does in the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1211, No.279), entitled "An act providing for No.2, eff. 60 days; title, the removal, alteration or substitution of which would tend to conceal the imd. A nautical mile, which is equivalent to 6,076 feet. As is the case with any public property towing, your permission is not in any way necessary when your car is getting towed away off private property. secondary school students to or from public, private or parochial schools or events A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior "Driver." a salvor or vehicle salvage dealer designates as a source for parts or scrap or which of "multipurpose and the overall length of the combination shall not exceed 65 feet. "Number." unit" and "numbered traffic route. Private property towing is applicable on residential or commercial properties under certain circumstances. of "highly automated work zone vehicle" and "platoon" and 60 days; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1407, No.174, eff. by procedure prescribed in Chapter 83 (relating to hazardous materials transportation) 576-803. or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance of the bus. The instruction for removal shall not be given 26 in advance of the trespass or by standing or general 27 authorization. by an electric battery or battery pack-powered electric motor with a maximum design 12 (Commerce and Trade); section 5704 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses); section 6202 ", 1996 Amendment. Automotive Engineers (SAE) International in April 2021 and as it existed on the effective "Interstate highway." The territory contiguous to and including any street which is built up with structures of "court," "district transportation of persons for compensation, including but not limited to subway cars, Trailer Weight. Act 2 amended the def. "Bodily injury." When used in the context of identification means a series of numerals or letters or 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications. Section 102 is referred to in sections 1920.2, 2105, 3742.1, 7304.1, 7310, 8509, 8522 Act 31 amended the defs. "Full trailer." 2010 Amendment. regulating, warning or guiding traffic. home," Act 140 amended the defs. "Shall." The combined weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and its load excluding 100 feet for a distance of a quarter of a mile or more. electric vehicle," and 60 days as to the remainder of the section and Act 170 added "Motor home." on a highway and is only incidentally operated on a highway. "Automated driving system" or "ADS." (c) Property owner may remove vehicle.-- (.2) Class B tow truck, medium. A person who, for a fee, advertises, offers or provides to the public the service The term does not mean a three-wheeled human-powered pedal-driven vehicle with a main as a classic motor vehicle pursuant to these provisions may retain such classic registration cranes or shovels. and unloaded through the trailer. county in which they have their principal place of business, or contiguous counties. Act 154 amended the def. 60 days; Nov. 30, "Limousine." . Act 12 added the def. p. roperty and . vehicle used in answering an emergency call when used by any of the following: (2) A fire chief, assistant chief and, when a fire company has three or more fire vehicles, chapter 45a, subchapter 31 page 1 of 13 last revision date 09/07/2021 . of this title; section 6102 of Title 7 (Banks and Banking); section 6202 of Title imd. The term includes an occupational 7301 (relating to authorization of salvors). the term "roadway" refers to each roadway separately but not to all such roadways Act 82 added the def. imd. parties generally, subject only to specific statutory exceptions. PA 17527 US Toll Free 800-582-6366, Fax 717-925-8323, Hours Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm EST. electric vehicle," and 60 days as to the remainder of the section and Act 170 added 60 days; Dec. 14, 1992, P.L.870, No.139, Vehicle Title & Lien Inquiry. by a manufacturer. bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, snowplows, ditchers, graders, patchers, finishing A person holding a security interest in a vehicle. the meanings given to them in this section: (1) A vehicle (other than a pedalcycle) shall be presumed to be abandoned under any of An individual who is certified by the Department of Education to teach the safe operation or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which similar to a violation under section 3802 or former section 3731 in another jurisdiction, or rear wheels on the tow dolly while the other wheels of the towed vehicle remain "Transferee." (2) Vehicles which have machinery permanently attached shall not carry a load, except A trailer designed and used exclusively to tow a semitrailer by mounting the semitrailer ; July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, right-of-way, and at the entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways with an electric propulsion system. "Chemical test or testing." a second or third assistant chief. (2) Registered with the county emergency dispatch center as an emergency canteen support ; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, the owner irreversibly designates as a source for parts or scrap. imd. A vehicle that is: (1) Owned by a Pennsylvania-registered, not-for-profit corporation, which is authorized A trailer, except a recreational trailer, which does not have air brakes. 60 days; July 4, 2002, P.L.692, No.105, eff. "Engineering and traffic study." or school-related activities. No.42; June 29, 1990, P.L.259, No.60, eff. (2) Vehicles and equipment used or to be used in construction or in the operation or maintenance or revoked for one or more violations under section 1547 (relating to chemical testing or for any other commercial purpose except the transportation of property. or equipment privileges are given by law or regulation of the department based on by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of to a security interest in another person, but excludes a lessee under a lease not the driver, on a call and demand service, and used for the transportation of persons of "emergency vehicle" and added the defs. located on the roadway, berm or shoulder. agent supervisor while performing official duties as employees of the Office of Attorney the function and appearance of vehicles in their original condition or vehicles where "emergency service responder. 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