Pennsylvania Code
Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION
Part I - Department of Transportation
Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions
Article VIII - Administration and Enforcement
Chapter 207 - RETENTION OF RECORDS
Section 207.2 - Traffic safety records

Universal Citation: 67 PA Code ยง 207.2

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Major offenses. Records pertaining to major offenses shall be retained as follows:

(1) Records pertaining to offenses enumerated under 75 Pa.C.S. § 6503 (relating to subsequent convictions of certain offenses) shall be retained indefinitely.

(2) Records pertaining to offenses enumerated under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1532 (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license) shall be retained for 7 years after the date of the offense, and at least 1 year following reduction of the number of points on the driver's record to zero points.

(b) Point system. Records pertaining to offenses enumerated under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1535(a) (relating schedule of convictions and points), shall be retained for 1 year after the driver's record has been reduced to zero points.

(c) Habitual offenders. Records pertaining to 75 Pa.C.S. § 1542 (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license) shall be retained for 2 years after the restoration of operating privileges, and at least 1 year following reduction of the number of points on the driver's record to zero points.

(d) Failure to respond to citation. Records pertaining to 75 Pa.C.S. § 1533 (relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation) shall be retained for 1 year after the restoration of operating privileges.

(e) Chemical test. Records pertaining to 75 Pa.C.S. § 1547 (relating to chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance) shall be retained for 1 year after restoration of operating privileges, or 1 year following reduction of the number of points on the driver's record to zero points, whichever period expires at a later date.

(f) Cancellation of driver's license. Records pertaining to 75 Pa.C.S. § 1572 (relating to cancellation of driver's license) shall be retained until the reason for cancellation has been rectified.

(g) Withdrawal of consent. Records pertaining to 75 Pa.C.S. § 1507(d) (relating to withdrawal of consent) shall be retained for 1 year after the licensee attains 18 years of age.

(h) Renewal examination. Records pertaining to 75 Pa.C.S. § 1514(b) (relating to examination of applicants for renewal) shall be retained for 1 year after the renewal of operating privileges.

(i) Other records. Other records shall be retained as follows:

(1) The following records will be retained for 1 year after restoration:
(i) Records pertaining to section 104(d) of the Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance.

(ii) Records pertaining to suspensions imposed under:
(A) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1118(f) (relating to suspension and cancellation of certificate of title).

(B) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1373 (relating to suspension of registration).

(C) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1375 (relating to suspension of registration of unapproved carriers).

(D) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1503(a)(1) (relating to persons ineligible for licensing)-suspension or revocation of operating privilege in this Commonwealth or any other state.

(E) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1503(a)(2)-suspension or revocation of operating privilege in any other state upon grounds which would authorize the suspension or revocation of the operating privilege under the Vehicle Code.

(F) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1503(a)(6)-a person who is required to take an examination and has successfully passed the examination.

(G) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1503(a)(8)-a person who has repeatedly violated 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 1501-1575 (relating to licensing of drivers).

(H) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1742 (relating to scope of plan)-suspension for nonpayment of judgments. Note: records shall be retained following an agreement until judgment is satisfied.

(I) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1745(c) (Repealed)-suspension for default in payment. Note: records shall be retained following reinstatement of agreement until the judgment is satisfied.

(J) Court ordered suspension or revocation.

(K) 75 Pa.C.S. § 6146 (relating to enforcement agreements)-suspension for failure to respond to citation in Nonresident Violator Compact jurisdiction.

(2) Records pertaining to the following sections shall be retained for 3 years after the restoration of operating privileges:
(i) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1519(c) (relating to determination of incompetency)-recall of operating privilege.

(ii) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1503(a)(3) (relating to persons ineligible for licensing).

(iii) 75 Pa.C.S. § 1503(a)(4).

The provisions of this §207.2 issued under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 6103(a).

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