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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The department shall refuse registration, renewal or transfer of registration when any of the following circumstances exists:
(1) The applicant is not entitled to registration under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The applicant has at registration or titling neglected or refused to furnish the department with the information required on the appropriate official form, or any reasonable additional information required by the department.
(3) The department has reasonable grounds to believe that the application contains false or fraudulent information, or that the vehicle is stolen, which fact the department shall ascertain by reference to the stolen vehicle file required to be maintained under section 7114 (relating to records of stolen vehicles), or that the granting of registration would constitute a fraud against the rightful owner or other person having a valid lien upon the vehicle.
(4) The fees required by law have not been paid.
(5) The vehicle is not constructed or equipped as required by this title.
(6) The registration of the vehicle stands suspended for any reason as provided for in this title.
(7) Self-certification of financial responsibility, as required under section 1305(d) (relating to application for registration), is not filed with the registration application.
(8), (9) Repealed by 1995, Dec. 15, P.L. 655, No. 72, § 2, imd. effective.
(10) An out-of-service order has been issued for the vehicle, the owner or operator by the department or the United States Department of Transportation.
(11) Self-certification of current safety inspection for a motor carrier vehicle, as required by section 1309 (relating to renewal of registration), is not filed with the application for renewal of registration.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 75 Pa.C.S.A. Vehicles § 1306. Grounds for refusing registration - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-75-pacsa-vehicles/pa-csa-sect-75-1306/
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