In an effort to enhance safety on Pennsylvania roads, Governor Corbett and the Legislature have agreed on changes to the Vehicle Code involving graduated driver licensing requirements, passenger restrictions for junior drivers and passenger restraint laws.

The new rules in Act 81 of 2011 take effect on Dec. 27, 2011. The changes to the law were initiated to help junior drivers receive more comprehensive training, ease young driver distractions through limiting the number of passengers they may carry and improve general highway safety through improvements to passenger restraint laws.

A video has been created for the Pennsylvania Teen Safe Driving Coalition by the Allstate Foundation. The intent of this short video is to allow parents and teens gain a better understanding of the new law.  Content in this video is appropriate for teens, parents, and educators.   

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For more information about the PA Teen Safe Driving Coalition,
contact Felicity DeBacco-Erni at 717-238-4354.