2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 75 - VEHICLES
Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions
3743.1 - Spilled cargo.

     § 3743.1.  Spilled cargo.
        (a)  General rule.--Immediately following an accident, a
     police officer may remove or direct removal of spilled cargo
     from any roadway to the nearest point off the roadway where the
     spilled cargo will not interfere with or obstruct traffic.
        (b)  Storage of cargo.--When, in the opinion of a police
     officer, it is necessary to protect the contents, load or
     spilled cargo of a wrecked vehicle from the elements, spoilage
     or theft, the police officer may remove or direct the removal of
     the contents or load or spilled cargo and have the same stored,
     at the expense of the owner, at the nearest practical place of
     storage.
        (c)  Liability for damage or loss.--In carrying out the
     provisions of this section, no liability shall attach to the
     police officer or, absent a showing of gross negligence, to any
     person acting under the direction of the police officer for
     damage to or loss of any portion of the contents or load or
     spilled cargo.
     (Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 150 days)

        2004 Amendment.  Act 237 added section 3743.1.