SUMMARY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA’S CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION LAWS

(Act 53, 1983/Act 22, 1993/ Act 229,2002)

Section 4581 (a)(2) Restraint Systems

     Driver and all front seat passengers must be restrained. 

Child Passenger Safety Laws

Primary Enforcement

Section 4581 (a)(1) Restraint Systems

     All drivers are responsible to secure children from birth to age 4 in an approved child passenger restraint system. 

          FINE: Maximum fine of $100 plus court costs, CAT, EMS, JCP or proof of car seat purchase.

Secondary Enforcement

Section 4581 (a)(1.l) 

     All drivers are responsible to secure children from 4 years of age up to 8 years of age in a seat belt system and an appropriately fitting child booster seat.

          FINE:    Maximum fine of $100 plus MCARE, EMS, JCP, or proof of car seat purchase.