Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3718 (2026)

Minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.

✓ current as of May 2026

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§ 3718. Minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.

(a) Offense defined.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a minor shall not drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while having any alcohol in his system.

(b) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.

(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "minor" means a person under 21 years of age.

(July 2, 1996, P.L.535, No.93, eff. 30 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 30 days)

1996 Amendments. Act 93 added section 3718 and Act 115 added section 3718. The amendments by Acts 93 and 115 are identical and therefore have been merged.

Cross References. Section 3718 is referred to in section 1532 of this title.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2002–2014 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Spotti, 94 A.3d 367 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2014).

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Commonwealth v. Spotti, 94 A.3d 367 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2014). “§ 3714; minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3718; and purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages, 18 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Davis, 58 Pa. D. & C.4th 293 (2002). “§3731(a)(4)(ii) and 75 Pa.C.S. §3718. The defendant, in response to these charges, requested and was granted accelerated rehabilitative disposition by the court.”

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