Pennsylvania law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages by anyone unless they have the proper license issued by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Pennsylvania and federal law prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale and distribution of illegal substances. Giving marijuana or another drug free of any charge may be considered the same as sale or distribution. Possession of large amounts of drugs may be viewed as possession with intent to sell. It is illegal in Pennsylvania for persons under the age of 21 to attempt to purchase, consume, possess or transport any alcohol, liquor, malt, or brewed beverages.
Traffic crashes are the number one cause of death for teenagers in the United States.
Driving involves multiple tasks, the demands of which change continually. To drive safely, you must be alert and make decisions based on ever-changing information present in the environment and maneuver based on these decisions. Drinking alcohol impairs a wide range of skills necessary for carrying out these tasks. The Zero Tolerance law establishes serious consequences for those under 21 who drive with a measurable amount of alcohol in their blood. Up to one year driver's license suspension.