Verified 75 Pa.C.S. §1301 · Checked July 2026 · 2 sources
What an expired-registration ticket costs in Pennsylvania
Citation data · First offense 75 Pa.C.S. §1301
$25 if lapsed under 60 days; else $75+
Driving an unregistered vehicle in Pennsylvania is a summary offense with a two-tier fine: $25 if the vehicle was registered in the Commonwealth within the previous 60 days, otherwise $75 or double the registration fee, whichever is greater (75 Pa.C.S. §1301(d)).
Verified July 2026
By Mario Bailey
What to do now
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Renew your registration
The fine turns on the 60-day tier: $25 if the vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania within the previous 60 days, otherwise $75 or double the registration fee, whichever is greater (75 Pa.C.S. §1301(d)).
- 2
Expect a fine-only summary offense
A summary offense is Pennsylvania’s lowest criminal grade, fine-only under the §1301(d) schedule, plus court costs.
Is driving on expired tags a crime in Pennsylvania?
A summary offense, Pennsylvania’s lowest criminal grade. The 60-day tier is what matters financially: a short lapse costs $25; a long one costs at least $75 or double your registration fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an expired-registration ticket in Pennsylvania?
$25 if the vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania within the 60 days before the offense; otherwise $75 or double the registration fee, whichever is greater, under 75 Pa.C.S. §1301(d), plus court costs.
Is driving an unregistered vehicle a crime in Pennsylvania?
It is a summary offense, the lowest criminal grade, fine-only under the §1301(d) schedule.
Sources
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