Applicability of Chapter to Rented and Leased Motor Vehicles

Applicability of Chapter to Rented and Leased Motor Vehicles. This chapter shall apply to any motor vehicle that is rented or leased for operation within the Commonwealth with the added provision that no motor vehicle shall be rented or leased for any period of time unless the owner of such vehicle has purchased or secured at least the minimum liability insurance required by this chapter to cover such vehicle, its operators, and passengers during the period of such rental or lease. The owner shall maintain satisfactory evidence of minimum motor vehicle liability insurance within the vehicle and provide any lessee or renter of the vehicle with the same. (a) Any renter or lessor of any motor vehicle that violates this section shall pay a civil fine to the Commonwealth of $200 per violation, in addition to any other penalties that may apply under this chapter. Source: PL 11-55, § 6 (§ 8115), modified.