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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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