Fines and Points
The last thing your teen wants is to lose her newly acquired driving privileges. Insist that she understand all the nuances of traffic laws—including GDL restrictions. Violating any one of these can result in a revoked license and lost driving freedom.
> Each violation costs two points.
> It takes only three violations (six points) through age 18 for a license suspension.
> Violations often carry steep fines and include community service.
Penalties for seat belt, curfew and passenger restriction violations:
| Violation | Fine | Hours of Community Service | License Suspension Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Offense | Minimum $65 | 8 to 24 | 2 |
| 2nd Offense | Minimum $100 | 16 to 40 | 2 |
| Subsequent Offense | Minimum $150 | 16 to 40 | 2 |
Penalties for cell phone ban violation:
For violating the no talk/text law, teens can be fined 1 point off their license and a $50 fine for the 1st offense, and $100 for subsequent offenses.
