Regulación de Vehículos Reconstruidos en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si un coche que ha sido dañado se repara y vuelve a funcionar, se le llama vehículo reconstruido. Para que puedas usarlo legalmente, necesitas un certificado especial que lo confirme.

Es como si tuvieras una bicicleta rota que reparas y la vuelves a usar. Necesitas un comprobante que diga que ahora está en buenas condiciones para andar.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tenía un auto que sufrió un accidente y fue declarado como pérdida total. Después de repararlo, Juan solicita un certificado de vehículo reconstruido para poder manejarlo legalmente de nuevo.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 1165 - Reconstructed Vehicles (a) General rule.--If a vehicle, other than an antique or classic vehicle, for which a certificate of salvage has been issued is thereafter restored to operating condition, it shall be regarded as a reconstructed vehicle. (b) Application for a reconstructed vehicle certificate of title.--A reconstructed vehicle title and registration shall be issued to an applicant if the applicant presents to the department an application for a certificate of title upon a form furnished and prescribed by the department and any other information the department deems appropriate. Cross References.Section 1165 is referred to in sections 1161, 1164, 1166 of this title. 75 Pa.C.S. 2004 - Amendment References in Text.Section 1165.2, referred to in subsec. (b), expired. Cross References.Section 1165.1 is referred to in section 4702.1 of this title. 75 Pa.C.S. 2007 - Expiration § 1165.2. Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel (Expired). 2007 Expiration. Section 1165.2 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 228 of 2004. 75 Pa.C.S. 1166 - Flood Vehicles (a) General rule.--Upon payment to the insured of the replacement value for a flood vehicle, the owner or insurer shall apply for a certificate of salvage branded as a flood vehicle. (b) Assessing damage of flood vehicles.--A flood vehicle shall be assessed as to the level of damage by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser: (1) If the cost of repairs exceeds the replacement value of the vehicle, the flood-branded certificate of salvage shall serve as an ownership document. If the vehicle thereafter passes the reconstructed salvage vehicle inspection requirements under section 1165 (relating to reconstructed vehicles), it shall receive a certificate of title branded reconstruct