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§ 6301. Prosecutions under local ordinances superseded by title

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 75 Pa.C.S.A. Vehicles

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 75 Pa.C.S.A. Vehicles (Refs & Annos)
Part V. Administration and Enforcement
Chapter 63. Enforcement
Subchapter A. General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6301
§ 6301. Prosecutions under local ordinances superseded by title
Except for parking violations, when the same conduct is proscribed under this title and a local ordinance, the charge shall be brought under this title and not under the local ordinance. Prosecutions brought under any local ordinance, rule or regulation, which are based on a violation for which there is a specific penalty provided in this title, except for parking violations, shall be deemed as having been brought under this title and the assessment and disposition of the fines and forfeitures shall be so governed. Local ordinances relating to parking shall prescribe fines for violations and may authorize the payment of penalties in lieu of fines and costs under prescribed conditions.

Credits

1976, June 17, P.L. 162, No. 81, § 1, effective July 1, 1977. Amended 1977, Nov. 9, P.L. 226, No. 69, § 1, imd. effective; 1978, April 28, P.L. 202, No. 53, § 13(12), effective June 27, 1978.
75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6301, PA ST 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6301
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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