Every year it gets a little harder to remember, but “a few” years ago I was a soon-to-be driver in Marengo just waiting for the day I could finally receive my license. However, every year driving laws become much stricter for young drivers. All drivers under twenty-one can only be convicted of one traffic violation in any twenty-four month period of time. A subsequent conviction will result in a minimum three month license suspension. In addition, all drivers under eighteen are prohibited from using their cell phone and can only have one passenger (not of relation) under twenty. Finally, beginning January 1, 2008, driving privileges can be suspended for three months for any driver under twenty - one who receives court supervision or a conviction for possession, consumption, purchasing or receipt of alcohol.
As the laws become stricter it is more important to make sure your rights are protected. At Franks, Gerkin & McKenna we are a full service law firm practicing in the areas of Personal Injury; Worker’s Compensation; Business Law; Bankruptcy; Real Estate; Zoning; Wills’ Estate Planning; Probate; Divorce/Family Law; Criminal and of course, Traffic.
