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MINORS & DRIVER'S
LICENSING
*Provided by the Law Offices of David M. Manilla, Esquire
Getting a driver's license is one of the highlights
of being a teenager. But underage drinking can affect your
driving privileges.
If you are convicted of any of the following:
- Lying about your age to obtain alcohol
- Carrying a false identification car
- Purchasing, Consuming, Possessing, Attempting to Purchase
or Transporting Alcohol,
You may have your driving privileges suspended
for a minimum of 90 days and face fines. You will be unable
to apply for a learner's permit for the time period of the
suspension. For youth under 16 or without a driver's license,
penalties go into effect when the minor applies for a learner's
permit.
The Zero Tolerance law reduced the Blood Alcohol
Content required to charge minors (under the age of 21)
with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) from. 10 % to .02%.
In addition to license suspension, legal consequences could
include fines, legal fees, a record, drug and alcohol treatment,
probation, and jail.
Adults who furnish alcohol to anyone under
the age of 21, even their own children, can face fines and
jail time, as well.
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