The nation's first law suspending a young driver's license will go into effect next month if a teen is caught speeding, driving recklessly, street racing, talking on a cell phone or text messaging.
Besides stiffer penalties, the state is imposing new license requirements for teens and their parents. Every new teen driver will have to take a class, and a parent will have to participate in at least two hours of it, as well.
"I think it's silly," parent Sean Goldrich said. "I've never had a traffic ticket, no moving violation in my life or an accident in over 35 years. That doesn't make a lot of sense."
Officials hope the new rules will equip young drivers with more skills and better judgement.
Teen drivers will also now have to log 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training instead of the current 20 hours.
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STORY BY: Eyewitness News reporter Thalia Patillo
WEB PRODUCED BY: Bill King
