Pennsylvania § 1508 - Reports of accidents.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1508 — Reports of accidents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1508. Reports of accidents.

Every public utility shall give immediate notice to the commission of the happening of any accident in or about, or in connection with, the operation of its service and facilities, wherein any person shall have been killed or injured, and furnish such full and detailed report of such accident, within such time and in such manner as the commission shall require. Such report shall not be open for public inspection, except by order of the commission, and shall not be admitted in evidence for any purpose in any suit or action for damages growing out of any matter or thing mentioned in such report.

Cross References. Section 1508 is referred to in section 102 of this title.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1508

What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1508 cover?

Section 1508 ("Reports of accidents.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Pennsylvania § 1508?

A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1508" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?

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How does Pennsylvania § 1508 apply to my situation?

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