An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility and providing for online verification of financial responsibility.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s vehicle laws to improve financial responsibility requirements for drivers. It establishes an online verification system for insurance coverage, allowing the Department of Transportation to quickly confirm that vehicle owners have adequate insurance. The bill also requires motor vehicle registrants to self-certify their financial responsibility and outlines procedures for insurers to notify the department of policy changes. It aims to streamline the process of verifying financial responsibility and reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on Pennsylvania roads.
Key provisions
- Requires motor vehicle registrants to self-certify financial responsibility.
- Establishes an online verification system for insurance coverage.
- Allows the Department of Transportation to verify financial responsibility through the online system.
- Requires insurers to provide motor vehicle liability insurance information to the department.
- Outlines procedures for insurers to notify the department of policy changes (cancellation, lapse, etc.).
- Defines circumstances under which proof of financial responsibility can be provided (e.g., through the online system).
- Specifies penalties for failing to produce proof of financial responsibility.
- Creates a reporting requirement for the Department of Transportation regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the verification system.
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Daniel Laughlin
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