75 Pa.C.S. § 4101: Purpose of part.

The purpose of this chapter and Chapters 43 (relating to lighting equipment) and 45 (relating to other required equipment) is to establish minimum standards for vehicle equipment the performance of which is related to vehicle safety, noise control and air quality and to make unlawful the sale and use of items which do not comply with the requirements of this part or with the standards and regulations promulgated by the department.