Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4101 (2026)

Purpose of part.

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PART IV

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS

Chapter

41. Equipment Standards

43. Lighting Equipment

45. Other Required Equipment

47. Inspection of Vehicles

49. Size, Weight and Load

Enactment. Part IV was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

CHAPTER 41

EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

Sec.

4101. Purpose of part.

4102. Definitions.

4103. Promulgation of vehicle equipment standards.

4104. Testing and approval of equipment.

4105. Revocation and renewal of certificates of approval.

4106. Market surveillance program.

4107. Unlawful activities.

4108. Injunctive relief.

Enactment. Chapter 41 was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

Cross References. Chapter 41 is referred to in section 3581 of this title.

§ 4101. Purpose of part.

The purpose of this chapter and Chapters 43 (relating to lighting equipment) and 45 (relating to other required equipment) is to establish minimum standards for vehicle equipment the performance of which is related to vehicle safety, noise control and air quality and to make unlawful the sale and use of items which do not comply with the requirements of this part or with the standards and regulations promulgated by the department.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2001–2012 · leading case: Harrisburg Taxicab & Baggage Co. v. Pennsylvania Pub. Util. Comm'n, 786 A.2d 288 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2001).

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Harrisburg Taxicab & Baggage Co. v. Pennsylvania Pub. Util. Comm'n, 786 A.2d 288 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2001). “The purpose of that part of the Vehicle Code is, among other things, “to establish minimum standards for vehicle equipment the performance of which is related to vehicle safety, noise control and air quality-”75 Pa.C.S. § 4101 (emphasis added). The PUC’s decision to incorporate…”

Keystone Cab Serv., Inc. v. Pennsylvania Pub. Util. Comm'n, 54 A.3d 126 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012). “” Section 4101 of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 4101 (emphasis added). Next, Keystone argues that the PUC’s decision not to inspect the three vehicles at issue is unsupported by substantial evidence.”

United States v. Burks, 290 F. App'x 488 (3rd Cir. 2008). “Chapter 43 governs lighting. It requires the following for rear lighting: Every vehicle operated on a highway shall be equipped with a rear lighting system including, but not limited to, rear lamps, rear reflectors, stop lamps and license plate light, in conformance with…”

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