Pennsylvania § 7703 - Alteration or destruction of vehicle identification number.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7703 — Alteration or destruction of vehicle identification number., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7703. Alteration or destruction of vehicle identification number.
Any person who alters, counterfeits, defaces, destroys, disguises, falsifies, forges, obliterates or removes a vehicle identification number with the intent to conceal or misrepresent the identity or prevent the identification of a vehicle or vehicle part commits a felony of the third degree and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than seven years or a fine of not more than $50,000, or both.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7703
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7703 cover?
Section 7703 ("Alteration or destruction of vehicle identification number.") 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 § 7703?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7703" (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 § 7703 apply to my situation?
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