Deadline for 2003 PA Fuel Tax Decals is March 1

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 24 -- Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Revenue Gregory C. Fajt today reminded all truck operators that March 1 is the deadline to display the new Road Tax/IFTA decals.

The 2003 Motor Carrier Road Tax/IFTA decals must be displayed on the following qualified motor vehicles: two-axle trucks having a gross or registered gross weight greater than 26,000 pounds; and three-axle trucks regardless of weight and combinations greater than 26,000 pounds, unless exempted by law.

Trucks that operate solely in Pennsylvania need PA Non-IFTA decals. Trucks that operate in Pennsylvania and out of state must display IFTA decals.

Truck operators should contact the Bureau of Motor Fuel Taxes at 1-800- 482-4382 if they need an application (IFTA-200A) for the decals, or visit the PA PowerPort at www.state.pa.us, PA Keyword: "PA decal".

The $5 decal set (one set per truck is required) also may be purchased in person at Revenue offices in Harrisburg, (717) 783-1405 (Strawberry Square) or (717) 787-3937 (Brookwood Street); Wilkes-Barre, (570) 826-2087; Pittsburgh, (412) 920-2044; and Norristown, (610) 270-1638.