§6128. Dealing in official traffic-control devices or bridge parts.

(a) General rule.--A person commits a summary offense if he knowingly purchases, sells or offers for sale an official traffic-control device or an identifiable railing or other part of a public bridge.

(b) Presumption.--An official traffic-control device or an identifiable railing or other part of a public bridge found in the place of business of a person who deals in scrap metal shall be presumed to be offered for sale by the scrap metal dealer.

(c) Exception.--This section shall not apply to sales by or to:

(1) the Commonwealth or local authorities or their agents or contractors; or

(2) manufacturers or fabricators.

(d) Penalty.--A person who violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 for each official traffic-control device or identifiable piece of railing or other part of a public bridge he is convicted of purchasing, selling or offering for sale.

(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)

Notation

1998 Amendment.  Act 151 added section 6128.