Pennsylvania § 7729 Liability of owner for negligence

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 7729 — Liability of owner for negligence

Pennsylvania § 7729

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 75VEHICLES

PartPART VI

Ch. 77SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

Subch.OPERATION

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Bluebook

75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7729 (2026).

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(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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(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.