Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 65 - Penalties and Disposition of Fines
Section 6506 - Surcharge

(a) Levy and imposition.--In addition to any fines, fees or penalties levied or imposed as provided by law, under this title or any other statute, a surcharge shall be levied for disposition in accordance with subsection (b) as follows:
(1) Upon conviction for any violation of the provisions of this title or other statute of the Commonwealth, or regulations promulgated under this title, which is a traffic violation and which is not included within the provisions of paragraphs (2) through (7), exclusive of parking offenses, a surcharge of $45.
(2) Upon conviction for a violation of the following provisions of this title, a surcharge of $60:
(i) Section 3306(a)(1) (relating to limitations on driving on left side of roadway).
(ii) Section 3745 (relating to accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property).
(3) Upon conviction for a violation of section 3345(a) (relating to meeting or overtaking school bus), a surcharge of $75.
(4) Upon conviction for a violation of section 3362 (relating to maximum speed limits), the following applicable surcharge:
(i) $45 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by 6 to 10 miles per hour or 11 to 15 miles per hour.
(ii) $60 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by 16 to 25 miles per hour.
(iii) $75 for exceeding the maximum speed limit by at least 26 miles per hour.
(5) Upon conviction for violation of section 4902 (relating to restrictions on use of highways and bridges), Subchapter C of Chapter 49 (relating to maximum weights of vehicles) or Subchapter E of Chapter 49 (relating to measuring and adjusting vehicle size and weight), a surcharge of $225.
(6) Upon conviction for violation of Chapter 47 (relating to inspection of vehicles), by the owner or operator or driver of a vehicle which is subject to the provisions of Chapter 49 (relating to size, weight and load), a surcharge of $45.
(7) Upon conviction of offenses under section 1543(b)(1.1) (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked), 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or 3808(a)(2) (relating to illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock), or upon admission to programs for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for offenses enumerated in section 1543(b)(1.1), 3802 or 3808(a)(2), a surcharge, respectively, of:
(i) $75 for the first offense.
(ii) $150 for the second offense.
(iii) $300 for the third offense.
(iv) $450 for the fourth and subsequent offenses.
(8) Upon conviction, in a city of the first class, of any violation of this title, a surcharge of $10.
(9) Upon conviction of any violation of this title in a city of the second class, a surcharge of $10.
The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any violation committed by the operator of a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, pedalcycle, motorized pedalcycle or recreational vehicle not intended for highway use.
(b) Disposition.--
(1) Notwithstanding any other statutory provision:
(i) All surcharges levied and collected under subsection (a)(1) by any division of the unified judicial system shall be remitted to the Commonwealth for deposit in the General Fund.
(ii) All surcharges levied and collected under subsections (a)(2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) by any division of the unified judicial system shall be remitted to the Commonwealth for deposit in the Public Transportation Trust Fund.
(iii) All surcharges levied and collected under subsection (a)(8) and (9) by any division of the unified judicial system shall be remitted to the appropriate towing and storage agent as set forth in section 6309.2(e) (relating to immobilization, towing and storage of vehicle for driving without operating privileges or registration) for purposes of funding its costs associated with Subchapter A of Chapter 63 (relating to general provisions).
(iv) If the fines, fees or penalties are being paid in installments, the surcharge shall be remitted on each installment on a pro rata basis.
(2) (Reserved).
(c) Expiration.--(Repealed).
(July 1, 1989, P.L.115, No.24, eff. July 1, 1989; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Mar. 20, 2002, P.L.154, No.13, eff. imd.; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004; Feb. 9, 2004, P.L.65, No.8, eff. 60 days; Dec. 8, 2004, P.L.1791, No.237, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2011, P.L.159, No.26, eff. imd.; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2014)

2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Cross References. Section 6506 is referred to in sections 1798.4, 3111 of this title.