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The Effect of Kyleigh's Law on New Jersey Juvenile Drivers

By Lependorf & Silverstein

The Star-Ledger reports that New Jersey recently passed a new law regulating driving rules for juveniles between the ages of 16 and 20. According to Kyleigh?s Law, juvenile drivers must identify themselves by placing a red decal on their license plates. The law, which became effective in April 2010, was named for Kyleigh D?Alessio who was killed in an auto accident with another teen driver who also died. Kyleigh?s law prohibits juveniles from using cell phones or Ipods while driving and limits the amount of passengers that can be in the same vehicle with the juvenile driver. All juveniles must wear seat belts and carry their learner?s permit with them. Proponents of the law say that it makes it easier for police to identify teenage drivers, who now have a probationary period where they are not permitted to drive between 11:01 pm ? 5:00am...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on August 12, 2010 (boomark / email).