Pennsylvania § 1784 - Proof of financial responsibility following violation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1784 — Proof of financial responsibility following violation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1784. Proof of financial responsibility following violation.
A defendant who is convicted of a traffic offense, other than a parking offense, that requires a court appearance shall be required to show proof of financial responsibility covering the operation of the vehicle at the time of the offense. If the defendant fails to show proof of financial responsibility, the court shall notify the department of that fact. Upon receipt of the notice, the department shall revoke the registration of the vehicle. If the defendant is the owner of the vehicle, the department shall also suspend the operating privilege of the defendant.
(Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984)
Cross References. Section 1784 is referred to in sections 1553, 1783 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1784
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1784 cover?
Section 1784 ("Proof of financial responsibility following violation.") 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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