Puerto Rico

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in Puerto Rico. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Universal helmet law.

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Child Restraint Required

4 yrs or under in child safety seat

4-8 yrs or under 57" tall in booster seat

Under 12 yrs in rear seat

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

9 yrs or under or 57" or taller

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Type of Law

Primary

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Who is Covered?

9 and over or 57" and over

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In What Seat?

Data not available

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Hand-Held Ban?

Yes. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

No

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.
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