The Junior License and Its Curfew
75 Pa.C.S. 1503 — off the road from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., and one young passenger for six months
A junior driver's license goes to a person 16 or 17 years of age and becomes a regular license automatically at 18.
Who handles this in Pennsylvania: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Pennsylvania directory.
| The limit | What it says |
|---|---|
| The limitNight | What it saysNo driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless with a parent, a person in loco parentis, or a spouse 18 or older, except for work, volunteer firefighting or public or charitable service with a signed certificate |
| The limitFirst six months | What it saysNo more than one passenger under 18 who is not immediate family, unless a parent or guardian is along |
| The limitAfter six months | What it saysNo more than three such passengers, and back to one after an at fault crash or a conviction |
A junior driver can qualify for a regular license early after 12 months with no at fault reportable crash and no conviction, along with other conditions in the section. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- 75 Pa.C.S. 1503 — Persons ineligible for licensing; license issuance to minors; junior driver's license
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.