(a) Prohibition.-- A person may not possess, operate a motor vehicle with, purchase, install, possess for the purpose of installing, manufacture, sell, offer to sell or otherwise distribute a registration plate flipping device. (b) Penalty.-- A person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of $2,000. (c) Definitions.-- As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Registration plate flipping device." A manual, electric or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle and: (1) switch between two or more registration plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the registration plate displayed on the operator's motor vehicle; or (2) hide a registration plate from view by flipping the registration plate so that the registration plate number is not visible. SUBCHAPTER B SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES Sec. 3731. Driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance (Repealed). 3731.1. Operators of commercial vehicles (Repealed). 3732. Homicide by vehicle. 3732.1. Aggravated assault by vehicle. 3733. Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer. 3734. Driving without lights to avoid identification or arrest. 3735. Homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. 3735.1. Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence. 3736. Reckless driving.
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