Pennsylvania Driver's Handbook, Section 5: Laws and Related Issues
Change of address, seat belt and child restraint laws, air bags, disabled parking, littering, inspection, safe passing of bicycles, texting and closed roads.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, PUB 95 (4-21). Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95)
Key rules
- Report a change of name or address within 15 days. p. 89
- Under 4: child seat; 4 to 8: booster; 8 to 18: seat belt in any seat; under 2: rear-facing. p. 90
- Leave at least four feet when passing a bicycle, crossing a double yellow line if needed and safe. p. 92
- Texting while driving is a primary offense with a $50 fine; driving around a road closure costs 2 points and up to $250. p. 93