What does an Increase Fee apply to?

An Increase Fee applies specifically to the registration of vehicles that fall under higher weight classifications. This fee is implemented to account for the additional wear and tear that heavier vehicles impose on roadways and infrastructure. Heavier vehicles typically require more resources for maintenance and repairs of road surfaces, leading to the need for higher fees to help fund those repairs and improvements.

Additionally, when considering vehicle registration in Pennsylvania, weights are categorized, and vehicles that are registered at higher weight classifications, such as trucks and larger commercial vehicles, usually undergo a fee structure that reflects their impact. The other options relate to different aspects of vehicle ownership, such as ownership transfers, renewing registrations, or obtaining temporary plates, which do not involve the increased costs associated with heavier vehicle classifications.