Pennsylvania § 3757 - Compensation for incident removal costs.
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§ 3757. Compensation for incident removal costs.
(a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, any entity incurring the cost of removing a vehicle or cargo at an accident scene if the removal is authorized by a police officer shall have the unqualified right to compensation for the cost of removal and cargo storage and cleanup from the owner of:
(1) A vehicle removed.
(2) A vehicle, the cargo of which was removed in whole or in part.
(3) The cargo removed.
(b) Right to information.--A towing company that removes a vehicle or cargo under subsection (a) shall have the unqualified right to any information relevant to vehicle ownership and information affecting compensation, including, but not limited to, insurance information.
(Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 150 days)
2004 Amendment. Act 237 added section 3757.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3757
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3757 cover?
Section 3757 ("Compensation for incident removal costs.") 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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