Pennsylvania Statutes Title 66 Pa.C.S.A. Public Utilities § 512.1. Power of commission to confiscate, impound and sell vehicles

(a) Authorization.--The commission is empowered to confiscate a vehicle and impound and sell a vehicle if the vehicle is used to provide a prearranged ride following disqualification under section 2609(b) (relating to fines and penalties) or suspension or revocation of a transportation network company's license under this title.

(b) Return of vehicle.--The vehicle may be returned to the registered owner upon payment of the costs of the commission associated with confiscation and impoundment. Failure of a transportation network company, driver of a confiscated vehicle or registered owner to pay these costs may result in forfeiture and sale of the vehicle.

(c) Commission duties.--The commission shall establish the following by regulation or order:

(d) Disposition of sale proceeds.--The proceeds of the sale of a vehicle by the commission under this section shall first be used to satisfy any liens on the vehicle or, if the vehicle is subject to a lease, to pay the lessor damages due to the lessor upon default by the lessee as provided by 13 Pa.C.S. § 2A527 (relating to lessor's rights to dispose of goods) prior to paying any fines, penalties and costs.