Pennsylvania § 1546 - Suspension or revocation of nonresident's operating privilege.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1546 — Suspension or revocation of nonresident's operating privilege., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1546. Suspension or revocation of nonresident's operating privilege.
(a) General rule.--The privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the highways of this Commonwealth given to a nonresident shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the department in like manner and for like cause as a resident's operating privilege.
(b) Transmitting department action to state of residence.--When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended or revoked, the department shall forward a certified copy of the record of such action to the motor vehicle administrator in the state wherein such person resides if there is a reciprocity agreement with the other state.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1546
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1546 cover?
Section 1546 ("Suspension or revocation of nonresident's operating privilege.") 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.
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