(a)
Form of financial responsibility cards. The insurer and
self-insurer may in their discretion choose to satisfy the requirements of this
subchapter by continuing to use the existing no-fault identification card until
January 1, 1985. After January 1, 1985, the insurer and self-insurer shall use
a new card containing information required in this section or another card as
may be approved by the Department.
(b)
Contents. Each I. D.
card shall contain the following information on the front of the card:
(1) Title of card, "Financial Responsibility
Identification Card".
(2) NAIC
company code number of the insurer or self-insurance certificate
number.
(3) Name of the insurer or
self-insurer.
(4) Name and address
of the named insured or motor vehicle registrant where the vehicle is
self-insured.
(5) Description of
vehicle: year, make, and vehicle identification number (VIN). The model of the
vehicle may be used as the make. All digits of the vehicle identification
number shall appear on the I. D. card.
(6) Policy number where applicable.
(7) Effective date: month, day, and year of
the policy must be shown.
(8) The
following inscription below the effective date: NOT VALID MORE THAN 1 YEAR FROM
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(c)
Statement. Each I. D. card shall contain the following
statement on the back of the card:
This card must be carried for production upon demand. It is
suggested that you carry this card in the insured vehicle.
WARNING: Any owner or registrant of a motor vehicle who
drives or permits a motor vehicle to be driven in this State without the
required financial responsibility may have his registration suspended or
revoked.
NOTE: THIS CARD IS REQUIRED WHEN:
(1) You are involved in an auto
accident.
(2) Your are convicted of
a traffic offense other than a parking offense that requires a court
appearance.
(3) You are stopped for
violating any provision of 75 Pa.C.S (relating to the Vehicle Code) and
requested to produce it by a police officer.
You must provide a copy of this card to the Department of
Transportation when you request restoration of your operating privilege and/or
registration privilege which has been previously suspended or
revoked.
