2012 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 75 - VEHICLES
Chapter 65 - Penalties and Disposition of Fines
Section 6506 - Surcharge

§ 6506.  Surcharge.

(a)  Levy and imposition.--In addition to any fines, fees or penalties levied or imposed as provided by law, under this title or any other statute, a surcharge shall be levied for disposition in accordance with subsection (b) as follows:

(1)  Upon conviction for any violation of the provisions of this title or other statute of the Commonwealth, or regulations promulgated under this title, which is a traffic violation and which is not included within the provisions of paragraphs (2) through (7), exclusive of parking offenses, a surcharge of $30.

(2)  Upon conviction for a violation of the following provisions of this title, a surcharge of $40:

(i)  Section 3306(a)(1) (relating to limitations on driving on left side of roadway).

(ii)  Section 3745 (relating to accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property).

(3)  Upon conviction for a violation of section 3345(a) (relating to meeting or overtaking school bus), a surcharge of $50.

(4)  Upon conviction for a violation of section 3362 (relating to maximum speed limits), the following applicable surcharge:

(i)  $30 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by 6 to 10 miles per hour or 11 to 15 miles per hour.

(ii)  $40 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by 16 to 25 miles per hour.

(iii)  $50 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by at least 26 miles per hour.

(5)  Upon conviction for violation of section 4902 (relating to restrictions on use of highways and bridges), Subchapter C of Chapter 49 (relating to maximum weights of vehicles) or Subchapter E of Chapter 49 (relating to measuring and adjusting vehicle size and weight), a surcharge of $150.

(6)  Upon conviction for violation of Chapter 47 (relating to inspection of vehicles), by the owner or operator or driver of a vehicle which is subject to the provisions of Chapter 49 (relating to size, weight and load), a surcharge of $30.

(7)  Upon conviction of offenses under section 1543(b)(1.1) (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked), 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or 3808(a)(2) (relating to illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock), or upon admission to programs for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for offenses enumerated in section 1543(b)(1.1), 3802 or 3808(a)(2), a surcharge, respectively, of:

(i)  $50 for the first offense.

(ii)  $100 for the second offense.

(iii)  $200 for the third offense.

(iv)  $300 for the fourth and subsequent offenses.

(8)  Upon conviction, in a city of the first class, of any violation of this title, a surcharge of $10.

(9)  Upon conviction of any violation of this title in a city of the second class, a surcharge of $10.

The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any violation committed by the operator of a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, pedalcycle, motorized pedalcycle or recreational vehicle not intended for highway use.

(b)  Disposition.--(Repealed).

(c)  Expiration.--(Repealed).

(July 1, 1989, P.L.115, No.24, eff. July 1, 1989; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Mar. 20, 2002, P.L.154, No.13, eff. imd.; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; Feb. 9, 2004, P.L.65, No.8, eff. 60 days; Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2011, P.L.159, No.26, eff. imd.)

(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)

2011 Repeal.  Act 26 repealed subsec. (b).

2002 Repeal.  Act 13 repealed subsec. (c).

2002 Partial Repeal.  Section 5104(b)(1) of Act 13 of 2002, known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, provided that subsection (b) is repealed insofar as it is inconsistent with section 712(m) of Act 13. Section 5108(4) provided that the repeal shall take effect January 1, 2004.

Cross References.  Section 6506 is referred to in section 1798.4 of this title.