§ 1532.  Suspension of operating privilege

§ 1533. Suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation

§ 1536.  Notice of assignment of points

   Whenever points are assigned to a driver's record, the department shall send to that person at his last known address a letter of notice pointing out the fact and emphasizing the nature and effects of the point system. Failure to receive such letter shall not prevent the suspension of the operating privilege pursuant to this subchapter.

§ 1537.  Removal of points


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Points recorded against any person shall be removed at the rate of three points for each 12 consecutive months in which such person is not under suspension or revocation or has not committed any violation which results in the assignment of points or in suspension or revocation under this chapter.
 
   (b) SUBSEQUENT ACCUMULATION OF POINTS.-- When a driver's record is reduced to zero points and is maintained at zero points for 12 consecutive months, any accumulation of points thereafter shall be regarded as an initial accumulation of points.

§ 1538.  School, examination or hearing on accumulation of points or excessive speeding

 § 1539.  Suspension of operating privilege on accumulation of points

§ 1547.  Chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance

§ 1553.  Occupational limited license

§ 1543.  Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked

§ 3111.  Obedience to traffic-control devices

§ 3112.  Traffic-control signals


§ 3113.  Pedestrian-control signals

§ 3114.  Flashing signals


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Whenever a flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:(1) FLASHING RED.-- When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop in the same manner as at a stop sign, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign as provided in section 3323 (relating to stop signs and yield signs).(2) FLASHING YELLOW.-- When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
 
   (b) RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS.-- This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in section 3341 (relating to obedience to signal indicating approach of train).

§ 3115.  Lane-direction-control signals


   When lane-direction-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown.

§ 3116.  Automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities

§ 3301.  Driving on right side of roadway

§ 3302.  Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction


   Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right and, upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.

§ 3303.  Overtaking vehicle on the left


§ 3304.  Overtaking vehicle on the right


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under one of the following conditions:
 
   (1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn,
   except that such movement shall not be made by driving off the berm or
   shoulder of the highway.
 
   (2) Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for
   two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being
   traveled by the overtaken vehicle, except that such movement shall not
   be made by driving off the roadway.
 
   (b) LIMITATION.-- No passing movement under this section shall be made unless the movement can be made in safety.

§ 3305.  Limitations on overtaking on the left


   No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center or marked center line of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and, in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle.

§ 3306.  Limitations on driving on left side of roadway


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under any of the following conditions:
 
   (1) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the
   highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as
   to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the
   opposite direction.
 
   (2) When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection
   or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated by official
   traffic-control devices.
 
   (3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any
   bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
 
   (b) APPLICATION OF SECTION.-- This section does not apply under the conditions described in section 3301(a)(2), (3), (4) and (5) (relating to driving on right side of roadway).

§ 3307.  No-passing zones


    (a) ESTABLISHMENT AND MARKING.-- The department and local authorities may determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving on the left side of the roadway would be especially hazardous and shall by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones and when the signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions of the signs or markings. Signs shall be placed to indicate the beginning and end of each no-passing zone.
 
   (b) COMPLIANCE BY DRIVERS.-- Where signs and markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection (a), no driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within the no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark a no-passing zone throughout its length.
 
   (c) APPLICATION OF SECTION.-- This section does not apply under the conditions described in section 3301(a)(2) and (5) (relating to driving on right side of roadway).

§ 3308.  One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands

§ 3309.  Driving on roadways laned for traffic

§ 3310.  Following too closely


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
 
   (b) COMBINATIONS OF VEHICLES AND TRUCKS.-- The driver of any motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or of any truck when traveling upon a roadway outside of an urban district and following a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or following a truck shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger, except that this subsection does not prevent a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle or prevent a truck from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles.
 
   (c) CARAVANS AND MOTORCADES.-- Upon any roadway outside of an urban district, motor vehicles being driven in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy space without danger. This subsection does not apply to funeral processions, which shall not be interrupted by any vehicle other than an emergency vehicle.

§ 3311.  Driving on divided highways


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space, physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices, police officers or appropriately attired persons authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section except through an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection as established.
 
   (b) TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES REGULATING TURNS.-- Whenever necessary for the protection and safety of traffic, official traffic-control devices may be installed at an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection prohibiting or regulating a turn or turns as may be necessary pursuant to the authority of this title.

§ 3312.  Limited access highway entrances and exits


   No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.

§ 3313.  Restrictions on use of limited access highways


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- The department may regulate or prohibit the use of any limited access highway by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.
 
   (b) TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES AT ENTRANCES.-- The department, when adopting any prohibition under this section, shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices at the entrances to the limited access highway on which the prohibitions are applicable and when in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated on the devices.
 
   (c) MOTORCYCLES.-- Except on busways in counties of the first or second class, motorcycles may be operated upon any limited access highway in an urban district in a lane specified for multioccupant vehicles or car pools, except where the department can demonstrate that such use will create a safety hazard.
 
   (d) DRIVING IN RIGHT LANE.--
 
   (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) and unless otherwise posted,
   upon all limited access highways having two or more lanes for traffic
   moving in the same direction, all vehicles shall be driven in the
   right-hand lanes when available for traffic except when any of the
   following conditions exist:
 
     (i) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the
     same direction.
 
     (ii) When traveling at a speed greater than the traffic flow.
 
     (iii) When moving left to allow traffic to merge.
 
     (iv) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit or into
     a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted.
 
   (2) Unless otherwise posted, no vehicle or combination over 10,000
   pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane of a limited access highway
   having three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction
   except when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, an exit or
   into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally
   permitted.

§ 3314.  Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- No driver shall operate a vehicle while wearing or using one or more headphones or earphones.
 
   (b) EXCEPTION.-- This section does not prohibit the use of hearing aids or other devices for improving the hearing of the driver, nor does it prohibit the use of a headset in conjunction with a cellular telephone that only provides sound through one ear and allows surrounding sounds to be heard with the other ear, nor does it prohibit the use of communication equipment by the driver of an emergency vehicle or by motorcycle operators complying with section 3525 (relating to protective equipment for motorcycle riders).

§ 3321.  Vehicle approaching or entering intersection


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
 
   (b) EXCEPTION.-- The right-of-way rule established in subsection (a) is not applicable:
 
   (1) on through highways, where the traffic on the through highway shall
   have the right-of-way;
 
   (2) on limited-access highways, where the traffic on the limited-access
   highway shall have the right-of-way;
 
   (3) in traffic circles, where the traffic in the traffic circle shall
   have the right-of-way; and
 
   (4) as otherwise provided in this part.

§ 3322.  Vehicle turning left


   The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left within an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is so close as to constitute a hazard.

§ 3323.  Stop signs and yield signs

§ 3324.  Vehicle entering or crossing roadway


   The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed.

§ 3325.  Duty of driver on approach of emergency vehicle


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Upon the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting the requirements and standards set forth in regulations adopted by the department, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in that position until the emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or an appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic On one-way roadways a driver may comply by driving to the edge or curb which is nearest to the lane in which he is traveling.
 
   (b) DUTY OF OPERATOR OF STREETCAR.-- Upon the approach of an emergency vehicle, the operator of every streetcar shall immediately stop the streetcar clear of any intersection and remain in that position until the emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or an appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic.
 
   (c) DEFENSE.-- It is a defense to prosecution under this section if the defendant can show by a preponderance of the evidence that the failure to stop immediately for a police officer was based on a good faith concern for personal safety In determining whether the defendant has met this burden, the court may consider the following factors:
 
   (1) The time and location of the event.
 
   (2) The type of vehicle used by the police officer.
 
   (3) The defendant's conduct while being followed by the police officer.
 
   (4) Whether the defendant stopped at the first available reasonably
   lighted or populated area.
 
   (5) Any other factor considered relevant by the court.

§ 3326.  Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors

§ 3327.  Duty of driver in emergency response areas

§ 3328.  Unmarked police vehicles


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- The Pennsylvania State Police, in consultation with the department, shall promulgate regulations for the use of unmarked vehicles by police officers The regulations shall:
 
   (1) establish the procedure to be used by a police officer in an
   unmarked vehicle when stopping a motorist;
 
   (2) require the use of audible and visual signals which meet the
   requirements and standards set forth in this title and in regulations
   adopted by the department; and
 
   (3) establish requirements for the wearing of an official police
   uniform and the display of official police identification.
 
   (b) PUBLIC AWARENESS.-- The Pennsylvania State Police and the department shall provide for the dissemination of information to the public regarding the use of unmarked vehicles Such information shall accompany annual vehicle registration or vehicle registration renewal forms distributed by the department no earlier than July 1, 2002.

§ 3328.  Unmarked police vehicles


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- The Pennsylvania State Police, in consultation with the department, shall promulgate regulations for the use of unmarked vehicles by police officers The regulations shall:
 
   (1) establish the procedure to be used by a police officer in an
   unmarked vehicle when stopping a motorist;
 
   (2) require the use of audible and visual signals which meet the
   requirements and standards set forth in this title and in regulations
   adopted by the department; and
 
   (3) establish requirements for the wearing of an official police
   uniform and the display of official police identification.
 
   (b) PUBLIC AWARENESS.-- The Pennsylvania State Police and the department shall provide for the dissemination of information to the public regarding the use of unmarked vehicles Such information shall accompany annual vehicle registration or vehicle registration renewal forms distributed by the department no earlier than July 1, 2002.

§ 3331.  Required position and method of turning


    (a) RIGHT TURN.-- The driver of a vehicle intending to turn right shall approach the turn and make the turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
 
   (b) LEFT TURN.-- The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made to the left of the center of the intersection and so as to leave the intersection or location in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction as the vehicle on the roadway being entered.
 
   (c) COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.-- The department and local authorities on highways under their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by turning vehicles and when the devices are so placed no driver shall turn a vehicle other than as directed and required by the devices.
 
   (d) TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANES.-- Where a special lane for making left turns by drivers proceeding in opposite directions has been indicated by official traffic-control devices:
 
   (1) A left turn shall not be made from any other lane.
 
   (2) A vehicle shall not be driven in the lane except when preparing for
   or making a left turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for or
   making a U-turn when otherwise permitted by law.

§ 3332.  Limitations on turning around


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- The driver of any vehicle shall not turn the vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless the movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.
 
   (b) TURNS ON CURVES OR GRADES.-- No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet.

§ 3333.  Moving stopped or parked vehicle


   No person shall move a vehicle which is stopped, standing or parked unless and until the movement can be made with safety.

§ 3334.  Turning movements and required signals


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Upon a roadway no person shall turn a vehicle or move from one traffic lane to another or enter the traffic stream from a parked position unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this section.
 
   (b) SIGNALS ON TURNING AND STARTING.-- At speeds of less than 35 miles per hour, an appropriate signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning The signal shall be given during not less than the last 300 feet at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour The signal shall also be given prior to entry of the vehicle into the traffic stream from a parked position.
 
   (c) LIMITATIONS ON USE OF CERTAIN SIGNALS.-- The signals required on vehicles by section 3335(b) (relating to signals by hand and arm or signal lamps) shall not be flashed on one side only on a disabled vehicle, flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear, nor be flashed on one side only of a parked vehicle except as may be necessary for compliance with this section.
 
   (d) DISCONTINUING TURN SIGNALS.-- Turn signals shall be discontinued immediately after completing the turn or movement from one traffic lane to another traffic lane.

§ 3335.  Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Any stop or turn signal shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b).
 
   (b) REQUIRED SIGNALS BY SIGNAL LAMPS.-- Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, signal lamps when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of the motor vehicle exceeds 24 inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load exceeds 14 feet The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle and to any combination of vehicles.
 
   (c) EXCEPTION.-- This section does not apply to a motor vehicle registered as an antique or classic vehicle which was not originally equipped with signal lamps.

§ 3336.  Method of giving hand and arm signals


   All signals given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner except as indicated for pedalcycles and motorcycles and the signals shall indicate as follows:
 
   (1) For a left turn, the hand and arm shall be extended horizontally.
 
   (2) For a right turn, the left hand and arm shall be extended upward,
   except that operators of motorcycles and pedalcycles may also be
   permitted to signal a right turn by extending the right hand and arm
   horizontally.
 
   (3) To stop or decrease speed, the left hand and arm shall be extended
   downward.

§ 3341.  Obedience to signal indicating approach of train

§ 3342.  Vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings

§ 3343.  Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- No person shall operate or move any crawler-type tractor, power shovel, derrick, roller or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of ten or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half inch per foot of the distance between any two adjacent axles or in any event of less than nine inches measured above the level surface of a roadway, upon or across any tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with this section.
 
   (b) NOTICE OF INTENDED CROSSING.-- Notice of any intended crossing shall be given to an authorized representative of the railroad and a reasonable time be given to the railroad to provide proper protection at the crossing.
 
   (c) STOPPING AT CROSSING.-- Before making any crossing, the person operating or moving the vehicle or equipment shall first stop the vehicle or equipment not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and while so stopped shall listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall not proceed until the crossing can be made safely.
 
   (d) MOVEMENT OVER CROSSING.-- No crossing shall be made when warning is given by automatic signal or crossing gates or a flagman or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train or car Movement over a crossing shall be under the direction of any flagman provided by the railroad.

§ 3344.  Emerging from alley, driveway or building


   Unless otherwise directed by official traffic-control devices erected in accordance with provisions of Subchapter B of Chapter 31 (relating to traffic-control devices), the driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway within an urban district shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across the alley, building entrance, private road or driveway or, in the event there is no sidewalk area, shall stop at the point nearest the street to be entered where the driver has a view of approaching traffic.

§ 3345.  Meeting or overtaking school bus

§ 3346.  Emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage


   If an emergency vehicle is leaving or returning to its garage and the emergency lights of the emergency vehicle are engaged, the driver of an approaching vehicle shall stop and give the emergency vehicle the right-of-way to leave or enter the garage and may not proceed until the emergency vehicle is safely out of the driver's path.

§ 3351.  Stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts


    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Outside a business or residence district, no person shall stop, park or stand any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the roadway when it is practicable to stop, park or stand the vehicle off the roadway In the event it is necessary to stop, park or stand the vehicle on the roadway or any part of the roadway, an unobstructed width of the highway opposite the vehicle shall be left for the free passage of other vehicles and the vehicle shall be visible from a distance of 500 feet in each direction upon the highway.
 
   (b) EXCEPTION FOR DISABLED VEHICLES.-- This section and sections 3353 (relating to prohibitions in specified places) and 3354 (relating to additional parking regulations) do not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled in such a manner and to such an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle in that position.

§ 3352.  Removal of vehicle by or at direction of police

§ 3353.  Prohibitions in specified places

§ 3354.  Additional parking regulations

§ 3361.  Driving vehicle at safe speed

§ 3362.  Maximum speed limits

§ 3363.  Alteration of maximum limits


   On highways under their respective jurisdictions, local authorities, subject to section 6109(e) (relating to specific powers of department and local authorities), or the department, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, may determine that the maximum speed permitted under this subchapter is greater or less than is reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon any such highway or part thereof and establish a reasonable and safe maximum limit The maximum speed limit may be made effective at all times or at times indicated and may vary for different weather conditions and other factors bearing on safe speeds No maximum speed greater than 55 miles per hour shall be established under this section except on highways listed in section 3362(a)(1.1) (relating to maximum speed limits), where the maximum speed for all vehicles shall not be greater than 65 miles per hour.

§ 3364.  Minimum speed regulation


    (a) IMPEDING MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC PROHIBITED.-- Except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
 
   (b) SLOW MOVING VEHICLE TO DRIVE OFF ROADWAY.-- Except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, whenever any person drives a vehicle upon a roadway having width for not more than one lane of traffic in each direction at less than the maximum posted speed and at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the driver shall, at the first opportunity when and where it is reasonable and safe to do so and after giving appropriate signal, drive completely off the roadway and onto the berm or shoulder of the highway The driver may return to the roadway after giving appropriate signal only when the movement can be made in safety and so as not to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
 
   (c) ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM SPEED LIMITS.-- At any other time when the department or local authorities under their respective jurisdictions determine on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that slow speeds on any highway or part of a highway impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the department or such local authority may determine and declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law The minimum limit shall be effective when posted upon appropriate fixed or variable signs.

§ 3365.  Special speed limitations

§ 3366.  Charging speed violations


   In every charge of violation of a speed provision in this subchapter, except for a violation of section 3361 (relating to driving vehicle at safe speed), the citation or complaint shall specify the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven and the applicable speed limit.

§ 3367.  Racing on highways

§ 3368.  Speed timing devices

§ 3732.  Homicide by vehicle

§ 3733.  Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer


  § 3734.  Driving without lights to avoid identification or arrest


   Any person who drives without lights or turns off any or all the lights on a motor vehicle for the purpose of avoiding identification or arrest is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $ 200.

§ 3735.  Homicide by vehicle while driving under influence


    (a) OFFENSE DEFINED.-- Any person who unintentionally causes the death of another person as the result of a violation of section 3802 ( relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3802 is guilty of a felony of the second degree when the violation is the cause of death and the sentencing court shall order the person to serve a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than three years A consecutive three-year term of imprisonment shall be imposed for each victim whose death is the result of the violation of section 3802.
 
   (b) APPLICABILITY OF SENTENCING GUIDELINES.-- The sentencing guidelines promulgated by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall not supersede the mandatory penalty of this section.

§ 3735.1.  Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence


    (a) OFFENSE DEFINED.-- Any person who negligently causes serious bodily injury to another person as the result of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3802 commits a felony of the second degree when the violation is the cause of the injury.
 
   (b) DEFINITION.-- As used in this section, the term "SERIOUS BODILY INJURY" means any bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

§ 3736.  Reckless driving

§ 3714.  Careless driving