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While Pennsylvania does not have an aggressive driving law, the state is working on measures to promote and enforce safe driving practices.
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Under primary enforcement, text messaging is banned for all drivers.
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Child safety laws require that children less than age two are secured in a rear-facing child seat, and children less than seven are to be secured in a booster seat or car seat. The fine for failing to do so is $75.
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Marijuana is illegal to use or possess in Pennsylvania, and those drivers with 1ng of THC in their system may be charged with impaired driving.
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At age 16, teens can start the Graduated Driver’s License program, and can earn full privileges at age 17 if they completed driver’s ed and had driven a year with no crashes or convictions. Those who do not complete driver’s ed can earn full privileges by age 18.
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All motorcycle riders under age 21 must wear a helmet, as must those who have been licensed less than two years, unless they have completed an approved motorcycle safety course.
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Under primary and secondary enforcement laws, vehicle passengers between 8 and 17 years must be restrained when in the front seat, and all passengers under 18 must be restrained in all seats. The fine for a first offense is $10.
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Law enforcement conducts several hundred sobriety checkpoints around the state each year.
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Red light cameras may be in use in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and municipalities with a population of 20,000. The penalty for camera-caught red light violations if $100.
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The penalties for traffic violations occurring in work zones with workers and signs present are double the original fine.