If the driver is under 18 and there are more passengers than belts in the vehicle, is it a violation?
Yes. The driver should be charged with violating Section 4581(a)(3). The fine is $10. Note that for this charge, it doesn’t matter whether passengers are over 18 and/or family members of the driver.

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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?