Pennsylvania Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Pennsylvania -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
 
Drinking & Driving ViolationsDriving After Imbibing Alcohol or Utilizing Drugs [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 38)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended LicenseLicensing of Drivers: Violations [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 15; scroll to Subchapter C)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient InsuranceFinancial Responsibility: Proof of Financial Responsibility [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 17; scroll to Subchapter H)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired RegistrationRegistration of Vehicles: Violations and Suspensions [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 13; scroll to Subchapter C)
Illegal U-TurnRules of the Road: Turning, Starting, and Signals [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 33; scroll to Subchapter C)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & RunMiscellaneous Provisions: Accidents and Accident Reports [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 37; scroll to Subchapter C)
Mechanical ViolationsEquipment Standards [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 41)
Lighting Equipment [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 43)
Other Required Equipment [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 45)
Reckless DrivingMiscellaneous Provisions: Reckless Driving [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 37; scroll to Section 3736)
Running a Red Light / Stop SignOperation of Vehicles: Traffic Control Devices [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 31; scroll to Subchapter B)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint ViolationsOther Required Equipment: Child Passenger Protection [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 45; scroll to Subchapter E)
SpeedingRules of the Road: Speed Restrictions [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 33; scroll to Subchapter F)
Unlawful Vehicle ModificationsEquipment Standards [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 41)
Lighting Equipment [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 43)
Other Required Equipment [PDF] (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 45)