If the driver (belted) is under 18, and a passenger (unbelted) is under 18, who should be charged?
Under Section 4581(a)(2), it is the driver’s obligation to make sure that all passengers are properly secured. The driver should be cited with a violating Section 4581(a)(2)(ii). According to Section 4581(b), the fine is $10.

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1. If the driver (belted) is under 18, and a passenger (unbelted) is under 18, who should be charged?
2. If the driver (belted) is under 18, and a passenger (unbelted) is over 18, is there a violation of 4581(a)(2)(ii)?
3. How many passengers may a junior driver carry?
4. What is an immediate family member?
5. What is the proper charge and penalty for violating the restriction on number of passengers?
6. When does a junior driver earn the ability to carry more than one non-family passenger?
7. Can a junior driver lose the ability to carry more than one non-family passenger?
8. If the driver is under 18 and there are more passengers than belts in the vehicle, is it a violation?