Derechos y responsabilidades de los menores en violaciones de tráfico

Explicación Simple

Si tienes más de 16 años y cometes una infracción de tráfico, te tratarán como un adulto. Pero si tienes menos de 18 años, no puedes ir a la cárcel por esa infracción.

Es como cuando un jugador joven en un partido de fútbol comete una falta. Si es mayor de 16 años, el árbitro le puede dar una tarjeta, pero si es menor de 18, solo le advierte y no lo expulsa del juego.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, de 17 años, es detenido por manejar sin licencia. La policía le da una multa, pero no puede ser encarcelado por eso porque es menor de 18 años. Sin embargo, la infracción se queda en su récord.

Penalidades

No se puede imponer prisión a menores de 18 años por infracciones de tráfico.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 1978 - Amendment Cross References.Section 6301 is referred to in section 3354 of this title. 75 Pa.C.S. 1978 - Amendment § 6302. Time limitations. A prosecution for any offense under this title must be commenced within the period limited by Chapter 55 of Title 42 (relating to limitation of time). (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 repealed former section 6302 and added present section 6302. 75 Pa.C.S. 6303 - Rights And Liabilities Of Minors (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any person over the age of 16 years charged with the violation of any provisions of this title constituting a summary offense shall have all the rights of an adult and may be prosecuted under the provisions of this title in the same manner as an adult. (b) Exception.--No person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for a violation of any provisions of this title constituting a summary offense committed while the person was under the age of 18 years. (Nov. 29, 2004, P.L.1369, No.177, eff. imd.) Cross References.Section 6303 is referred to in section 6322 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure). 75 Pa.C.S. 6304 - Authority To Arrest Without Warrant (a) Pennsylvania State Police.--A member of the Pennsylvania State Police who is in uniform may arrest without a warrant any person who violates any provision of this title in the presence of the police officer making the arrest. (b) Other police officers.--Any police officer who is in uniform may arrest without a warrant any nonresident who violates any provision of this title in the presence of the police officer making the arrest. (c) Other powers preserved.--The powers of arrest conferred by this section are in addition to any other powers of arrest conferred by law.