# 75 Pa.C.S. § 3801: Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 75 Pa.C.S. § 3801
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Pennsylvania Code / Title 75 / Chapter 38 / Section 3801

## Text

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)

## Nearby sections

- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3801 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3801.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 Driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3802.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3803 Grading.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3803.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3804 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3804.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3805 Ignition interlock.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3805.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3805.1 Ignition interlock driver's license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3805.1.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3805.2 Online services for ignition interlock driver's license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3805.2.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3806 Prior offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3806.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3807 Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3807.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3808 Illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3808.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3809 Restriction on alcoholic beverages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3809.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3810 Authorized use not a defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3810.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3811 Certain arrests authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3811.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3812 Preliminary hearing or arraignment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C38_S3812.md)

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