(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.
(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles
Section 7701 - Short title of chapter
Section 7703 - Applicability of chapter
Section 7704 - Rules and regulations
Section 7705 - Records and reports
Section 7706 - Restricted accounts
Section 7711 - Registration of dealers
Section 7711.1 - Registration of snowmobile or ATV
Section 7711.2 - Limited registration of snowmobile or ATV
Section 7712.1 - Certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV
Section 7712.2 - Transfer to or from dealer
Section 7712.3 - Transfer of snowmobile or ATV by operation of law
Section 7712.4 - Correction of certificate of title
Section 7712.5 - Issuance of new certificate following transfer
Section 7712.6 - Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title
Section 7712.7 - Application for certificate of title by agent
Section 7712.8 - Perfection of security interest in a snowmobile or ATV
Section 7712.9 - Satisfaction of security interest
Section 7712.10 - Release of security interest
Section 7712.11 - Effectiveness of security interests
Section 7712.12 - Assignment by secured party of security interest
Section 7713 - Certificates of registration and decals (Repealed)
Section 7714 - Exemptions from registration (Repealed)
Section 7715 - Reciprocity (Repealed)
Section 7715.1 - Snowmobile or ATV purchased from dealer
Section 7717 - Snowmobile and ATV Advisory Committee
Section 7718 - Vintage snowmobile permits
Section 7721 - Operation on streets and highways
Section 7722 - Designation of snowmobile and ATV roads
Section 7723 - Special snowmobile and ATV events
Section 7724 - Operation on private or State property
Section 7725 - Operation by persons under age sixteen
Section 7726 - Operation in safe manner
Section 7727 - Additional limitations on operation
Section 7728 - Accidents and accident reports
Section 7729 - Liability of owner for negligence
Section 7730 - Liability insurance
Section 7741 - Head lamps and tail lamps
Section 7743 - Mufflers and sound control
Section 7751 - Enforcement personnel and procedures