Failure to yield half of roadway to oncoming
vehicle
Improper passing
Following too closely
Failure to stop for stop sign
Failure to obey signal indicating approach of
train
Failure
to stop when entering from alley, driveway or building
c) 4 Point Violations:
Failure to stop at railroad crossings
Failure
to comply with crossing gate or barrier
d) Cell phone Restrictions: State legislature
approved cell phone and driving studies.
e) Helmet Use Laws: Pennsylvania encourages the
voluntary use of helmets by adult motorcyclists as part
of a comprehensive motorcycle safety program.
Pennsylvania is not in favor of mandatory helmet use laws
for minors. While young riders may lack the maturity to
make an informed decision regarding the use of a helmet.
Pennsylvania believes it is the responsibility of the
parents to make the decision for them and not a
legitimate function of the government.
f) Child Safety Law: Pennsylvania’s child
passenger safety laws only required children younger than
age 4 to ride in a car seat and children between ages 4
and 8 to wear a seat belt.
Pennsylvania's Point System:
Under PA driving law, the purpose of the point
system is to help to improve driving habits and to ensure
safe driving. Points are added to a driving record when a
driver is found guilty of certain violations of
Pennsylvania traffic laws. PENNDOT begins to take
corrective action when a driving record reaches 6 or more
points.
Under PA driving law, when a driving record
reaches 6 or more points for the first time, the driver
will receive a written notice to take a written special
point examination.
Under PA traffic laws, when the driving record
is reduced below 6 points and reaches 6 or more points
for a second time, the driver will have to attend a
departmental hearing.
Pennsylvania's New Child Safety Passenger Law:
Children under 4 years of age are required to
use a child safety seat. Nonuse is a primary offense.
Children 4 to 8 years are required to use a
booster seat. Non use is a secondary offense.
Drivers and passengers 8 to 18 years are
required to be restrained while traveling in a vehicle.
The
fine can be up to $100.
Seatbelt laws:
Secondary Enforcement
Each
driver and front seat occupant must wear a seat belt.
