Pennsylvania § 3801 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3801 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3801. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Adult." An individual who is at least 21 years of age.
"Ignition interlock device." A device approved by the department, the approval of which is published as a notice by the Legislative Reference Bureau in the Pennsylvania Bulletin under section 3805(h) (relating to ignition interlock), which prevents a vehicle from being started or operated unless the operator first provides a breath sample indicating that the operator has an alcohol level less than 0.025%.
"Minor." An individual who is under 21 years of age.
(July 20, 2026, P.L.436, No.36, eff. 16 months)
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