Pennsylvania Statutes
§ 7729 — Liability of owner for negligence
Pennsylvania·Title 75 VEHICLES·Part PART VI·Ch. 77 SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES·Subch. OPERATION
(a)General rule.--Negligence in the use or operation of a snowmobile or an ATV is attributable to the owner. Every owner of a snowmobile or an ATV used or operated in this Commonwealth shall be liable and responsible for death or injury to person or damage to property resulting from negligence in the use or operation of such snowmobile or ATV by any person using or operating the snowmobile or ATV with the permission, express or implied, of such owner.
(b)Exception.--The negligence of the operator shall not be attributed to the owner as to any claim or cause of action accruing to the operator or his legal representative for such injuries or death.
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Legislative History
(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
Nearby Sections
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§ 7701
Short title of chapter§ 7702
Definitions§ 7703
Applicability of chapter§ 7704
Rules and regulations§ 7705
Records and reports§ 7706
Restricted accounts§ 7711
Registration of dealers§ 7712.10
Release of security interest§ 7712.11
Effectiveness of security interests§ 7712.13
Exemptions§ 7712.2
Transfer to or from dealer