Ley sobre la remoción de partes de vehículos abandonados

Explicación Simple

Si encuentras un coche abandonado, no puedes quitarle ninguna parte. Solo el dueño o alguien autorizado puede hacerlo.

Es como si alguien dejara su bicicleta en tu patio; no puedes quitarle las ruedas porque no es tuya.

Ejemplo Práctico

Juan ve un coche viejo y abandonado en su vecindario. Decide quitarle las llantas para usarlas en su auto, pero eso es ilegal. Solo el dueño del coche o alguien con permiso puede hacer eso.

Penalidades

Por un primer delito, es un delito menor; por delitos posteriores, es un delito mayor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 2002 - Amendment § 3712.2. Stripping abandoned vehicles. (a) Offense defined.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person commits the offense of stripping an abandoned vehicle if the person intentionally removes any part of an abandoned vehicle. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply if the person: (i) is the owner of the vehicle or the owner's agent; or (ii) is authorized to make the removal under Chapter 73 (relating to abandoned vehicles and cargos). (b) Penalties.-- Any person violating subsection (a): (1) For a first offense, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. (2) For a subsequent offense, commits a felony of the third degree. (c) Complaints.-- In a case involving a violation of this section, the municipality in which the vehicle is located may file the complaint with the appropriate issuing authority. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 152 added section 3712.2. 75 Pa.C.S. 3713 - Railroad Trains Not To Block Crossings No person or government agency shall operate any train in such a manner as to prevent vehicular use of any roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except under any of the following circumstances: (1) When necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains. (2) When necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track. (3) When the train is disabled. (4) When the train is in motion except while engaged in switching operations. (5) When there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossings. (6) When necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation.