Graduated Drivers License Basics
California led the nation when it first passed its Graduated Driver's License (GDL) law in 1997. This new law put clear restrictions on when a teen driver may drive and who is permitted to ride along with a new driver.
The newest restrictions, enacted in January of 2006, are expected to cut down the number of teen car accidents and the number of teens who are injured or killed each year in California. The latest amendments to California's GDL law include:
Teens who have had their driver's license less than one year may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless the driver is accompanied by licensed driver age 25 or older. There may be exceptions for a job, school, a family need, or a medical emergency.
Teens who have held their driver's license less than one year may not transport any passengers younger than 20 (except family members) without having someone 25 or older in the front passenger seat of the vehicle.
Exceptions to Those Restrictions
The state relaxes the overnight driving restrictions during the first year of holding a provisional license only under some very specific situations:
When a teen's medical condition requires being able to drive during the normally restricted hours. (Must have a note signed by your doctor in hand.)
If employment takes place during restricted hours and there is no other transportation options available. (Must carry a note signed by their employer.)
For school or school activities warrant being out during the rstricted time. (Must have a note signed by the principal or authorized school official on your person.)
Should you or your family member has a specific need to be transported during the restricted times. (Must possess a note signed by your parent or guardian.)
Note: If you have already completed the legal steps to be considered an emancipated minor, the 11 p.m.-5 a.m. restrictions do not apply.
http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/teen-drivers.php
26 comments:
I think the new driver law is a little too strict. I think that kids should be given the responsibility of a car, and the parents need to be very strict with there kid.
I think that the new drivers law is a little too strict, maybe they need to chill out.
The new driver law is not a good law. many families have to work until late and their kids help the family by driving. they can go get food, pick up other family members, and go to there sport practices etc. some families depend on teenage drivers.
If teenagers are given the responsibility to drive and own a car, why would the law state the curfew is so early? It takes away the point of trying to be responsible and prove yourself. Yes, teenagers are inexperienced drivers, but they should be given a fair chance.
the people that made the new driver law are crzy. if you drive good enough to get a license and you over 16 then there should be no problem.
I think that the new drivers law isn't necessary. Children get into crashes because they are either under the influence are not legal drives. If a student is able to pass drives ed the can be a good driver
i agree with james !
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I don't think that this law is even necessary. It's just WAY to strict.
teenagers should be given a chance to prove if theyre good drivers or not. just because one teen gets in an accident doesnt mean every teen will. give us a channnceee
Its not fair to limit people who can drive and hold them back with the people who really shouldn't drive.
Even if the new laws seem really strict, they're still being broken every day.
I think the new drivers law is too strict and that if someone gets a car it should be their responisblilty to take care of themselves.
this blog has great information, i believe that the new driver law is good because it prevents accidents from happening. this is due to the new drivers and it keeps our streets safe.
I think the driving law is too strict. drivers should be able to drive when they want. if their saftey on the line.
A teen should be allowed to have the freedom to drive unless something happens that makes it clear that they can't handle driving.
This new law is over reaching. sounds like it was created by angy, disgruntled 75 year old congressmen
The new driver law, in my opinion, should be a little more relaxed. The basics of it is very good, but the curfew thing is a little too much.
This law is dumb. Its too strict and they should let us drive.
They need to chill out...there are only a hand-full of people who are not responsable...most of us are resppnsable.
i agree with daniel parsons. the new driver law is too strict.
this law is very pointless they should cut teenagers a little more slack because everyone wants to start driving sooner or later.
I think this one is a little too much. I think we should all drive.
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i do not agree with the teen law stuff
nice blog!
To me this law is to extreme. i think this law will be broken more than followed
what is this a new law huh well it is safey i guess not that i am waiting for a car.
i think that this law shows that some parents dont have trust in their kids and letting them take responsibility of a car
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