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1982 – Amendments | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law § 1982 uses vehicle registration numbers as evidence of ownership and operation, with provisions to challenge this inference in civil penalty cases.

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Pennsylvania State Law

1982 – Amendments

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 1982

Summary

Pennsylvania law § 1982 establishes that a vehicle's registration number can be used as evidence of ownership and operation in civil penalty cases related to vehicle, watercraft, or air conveyance infractions. The law allows the inference of ownership and operation based on the registration number, but this inference can be challenged by the owner through testimony or verified statements. These provisions help determine liability in civil enforcement actions.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law § 1982 uses vehicle registration numbers as evidence of ownership and operation, with provisions to challenge this inference in civil penalty cases.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.