On Oct. 25, 2011, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed “Lacey’s Law” which was passed by the PA Legislature in an attempt to reduce PA car accident fatalities caused by teenage drivers. For the first 6 months after receiving a junior license, a driver under the age of 18 will not be permitted to have more than 1 non-related passenger unless the driver’s parent or guardian is also a passenger.
After this 6 month time period, a junior license driver may have up to 3 passengers under 18 so long as they have not received any violations or been responsible to any degree for a motor vehicle accident. These restrictions apply until the junior driver turns 18. Violations of PA’s seatbelt law are now a primary offense for those under the age of 18.
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a PA car crash, please contact Thomas J. Newell at 800-980-4842. Attorney Newell has been representing Pennsylvania auto accident victims for over 30 years. Call today for a free home consultation. His website of NewellLaw.com details his legal experience since 1981.
