# 75 Pa.C.S. § 4906: Fire apparatus and emergency vehicles

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4906

## Section

- **Citation:** 75 Pa.C.S. § 4906
- **Heading:** Fire apparatus and emergency vehicles
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 49 / Section 4906

## Text

This chapter does not apply to fire apparatus being operated on the highway unless specifically provided otherwise. The weight requirements of this chapter do not apply to emergency vehicles as defined in 23 U.S.C. § 127(r)(2) (relating to vehicle weight limitations-Interstate System). In lieu of the weight requirements of this chapter, the requirements of 23 U.S.C. § 127(r)(1) shall apply to emergency vehicles. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; July 20, 2017, P.L.342, No.31, eff. 60 days)

## Nearby sections

- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4901 Scope and application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4901.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4902 Restrictions on use of highways and bridges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4902.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4903 Securing loads in vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4903.md)
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- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4907 Penalty for violation of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4907.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4908 Operation of certain combinations on interstate and certain other highways.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4908.md)
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- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4921 Width of vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4921.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4922 Height of vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4922.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 4923 Length of vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C49_S4923.md)
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