Pennsylvania law sections 3747 and 3748 outline the rules for accident report submissions by drivers and owners, including how reports can be used as evidence and penalties for false reporting. Reports are generally not admissible in court unless related to violations of section 3748. The law emphasizes compliance with reporting requirements and penalizes false reports with fines.
No, accident reports are generally not used as evidence in trials unless related to violations of section 3748 for false reports.
Yes, the department can provide a certificate indicating whether a report was filed, including details like date, time, and location upon request.
Submitting false reports is a summary offense with a fine of up to $200 upon conviction.
No, this section does not alter the duty to file accident reports required by other statutes or regulations.