Post: Kyleigh's Law; Yay or Nay?
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05-09-2010, 02:15 AM
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Originally posted by another user
Sixteen-year-old Kyleigh D'Alessio, of Morris County, NJ, died in a car crash three years ago; thanks to the efforts of her mom, Donna Weeks, NJ lawmakers passed "Kyleigh's Law," the first teen driver-decal program in the nation, but not without controversy. No surprise, youth groups have opposed the law, and a Rockaway attorney l has tried to have the law repealed.
Effective tomorrow, May 1, Kyleigh's Law requires new drivers under 21 years-old to place red decals be placed on vehicles they are driving -- to make them readily identifiable to police. Montclair PD was at the high school yesterday to inform teens about the new law, which affects all drivers under 21 with a Special Learner's Permit or first-year provisional or probationary licenses. The new law also imposes an 11 pm curfew for drivers, and prohibits more than one passenger in the car unless a parent is in the car.
Effective tomorrow, May 1, Kyleigh's Law requires new drivers under 21 years-old to place red decals be placed on vehicles they are driving -- to make them readily identifiable to police. Montclair PD was at the high school yesterday to inform teens about the new law, which affects all drivers under 21 with a Special Learner's Permit or first-year provisional or probationary licenses. The new law also imposes an 11 pm curfew for drivers, and prohibits more than one passenger in the car unless a parent is in the car.
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Restrictions under Kyleigh's Law
* The holder of a probationary license shall be permitted to operate the passenger automobile with only one additional passenger in the vehicle besides any dependent of the probationary license holder, except that this passenger restriction shall not apply when the holder of the probationary license is at least 21 years of age or the probationary license holder is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
* The holder of the probationary license who is under 21 years of age shall not drive during the hours between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m.; provided however, that this condition may be waived for an emergency which, in the judgment of local police, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to substantially endanger the health, safety, welfare or property of a person or for any bona fide employment or religion-related activity if the employer or appropriate religious authority provides written verification of such activity in a manner provided for by the chief administrator.
* The holder of the probationary license shall not use any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device, except in an emergency, while operating a moving passenger automobile on a public road or highway. "Use" shall include, but not be limited to, talking or listening on any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device or operating its keys, buttons or other controls.
* The holder of the probationary license shall ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are secured in a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt or child restraint system.
* Red stickers must be worn on front and back license plates of the car identifying the bearer as holding a probational license.
* The holder of a probationary license shall be permitted to operate the passenger automobile with only one additional passenger in the vehicle besides any dependent of the probationary license holder, except that this passenger restriction shall not apply when the holder of the probationary license is at least 21 years of age or the probationary license holder is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
* The holder of the probationary license who is under 21 years of age shall not drive during the hours between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m.; provided however, that this condition may be waived for an emergency which, in the judgment of local police, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to substantially endanger the health, safety, welfare or property of a person or for any bona fide employment or religion-related activity if the employer or appropriate religious authority provides written verification of such activity in a manner provided for by the chief administrator.
* The holder of the probationary license shall not use any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device, except in an emergency, while operating a moving passenger automobile on a public road or highway. "Use" shall include, but not be limited to, talking or listening on any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device or operating its keys, buttons or other controls.
* The holder of the probationary license shall ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are secured in a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt or child restraint system.
* Red stickers must be worn on front and back license plates of the car identifying the bearer as holding a probational license.
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Originally posted by another user
Kyleigh's Law at-a-glance:
It’s the first teen driver-decal program in the nation, and the law, along with other companion rules, takes effect Saturday.
The new law applies to all drivers with a Special Learner’s Permit or first-year provisional or probationary licenses. Virtually all 17-year-olds, and many 18-year-olds, will be affected by the changes, which also apply to 19- and 20-year-olds if they are in their first year of their driver’s license.
Here the basics of the law:
• Permit and provisional drivers must display red decals on their license plates, which can be purchased for $4 a decal at Motor Vehicle Agencies.
• The nighttime curfew for drivers will be 11 p.m. instead of midnight. Exemptions exist for work or religious practices.
• Only one passenger is permitted in the vehicle, instead of the prior unlimited number of household members plus one unrelated passenger. However, if a parent or guardian is a passenger, then more passengers are permitted.
• New drivers are still prohibited from using any cell phone, and clarifies that even hands-free devices are not allowed.
• Drivers licensed before the law changes must abide by the new rules. So, a 17-year-old can drive until midnight on Friday, but must stop driving at 11 p.m. on Saturday.
• These restrictions are lifted after new drivers complete a full year of driving without any infractions. They then can get a "Basic" driver’s license with no restrictions.
It’s the first teen driver-decal program in the nation, and the law, along with other companion rules, takes effect Saturday.
The new law applies to all drivers with a Special Learner’s Permit or first-year provisional or probationary licenses. Virtually all 17-year-olds, and many 18-year-olds, will be affected by the changes, which also apply to 19- and 20-year-olds if they are in their first year of their driver’s license.
Here the basics of the law:
• Permit and provisional drivers must display red decals on their license plates, which can be purchased for $4 a decal at Motor Vehicle Agencies.
• The nighttime curfew for drivers will be 11 p.m. instead of midnight. Exemptions exist for work or religious practices.
• Only one passenger is permitted in the vehicle, instead of the prior unlimited number of household members plus one unrelated passenger. However, if a parent or guardian is a passenger, then more passengers are permitted.
• New drivers are still prohibited from using any cell phone, and clarifies that even hands-free devices are not allowed.
• Drivers licensed before the law changes must abide by the new rules. So, a 17-year-old can drive until midnight on Friday, but must stop driving at 11 p.m. on Saturday.
• These restrictions are lifted after new drivers complete a full year of driving without any infractions. They then can get a "Basic" driver’s license with no restrictions.
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Source from New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company
Now, this will not apply to people not living in New Jersey, but I want get people's opinions; you like the law or it will cause more problems.
Thanks,
Luke
05-09-2010, 04:00 PM
#3
elfmotat
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I recently had to get those shitty sticker on my car and now I'm pissed.
1. The cops can't pull you over for not having a sticker, so they are effectively pointless from the get-go.
2. Pedophiles will camp out near cars with stickers.
3. 11pm curfew? Really? Like that won't conflict with people's schedules? I.e. people's jobs, babysitting, etc.
4. Only one other person in your car REGARDLESS of whether or not they are family members??? Like that isn't going to cause problems? What if somebody has to pick up their siblings from somewhere? What are they going to say, "sorry I can only take one of you" ?
5. People will steal the stickers from license plates.
6. People will do what they do regardless of the law. I've been doing the exact same things I was doing before May 1st.
I feel like just about everything you can do as a 17 year old driver is now illegal.
1. The cops can't pull you over for not having a sticker, so they are effectively pointless from the get-go.
2. Pedophiles will camp out near cars with stickers.
3. 11pm curfew? Really? Like that won't conflict with people's schedules? I.e. people's jobs, babysitting, etc.
4. Only one other person in your car REGARDLESS of whether or not they are family members??? Like that isn't going to cause problems? What if somebody has to pick up their siblings from somewhere? What are they going to say, "sorry I can only take one of you" ?
5. People will steal the stickers from license plates.
6. People will do what they do regardless of the law. I've been doing the exact same things I was doing before May 1st.
I feel like just about everything you can do as a 17 year old driver is now illegal.
05-09-2010, 04:03 PM
#4
bdanderson80
Haxor!
05-11-2010, 01:47 AM
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