There have recently been new laws put to place for teenage drivers. These laws were put into effect August 1st of 2008, which makes it old news. However, but of the serious affect it has had on teenage drivers all over Connecticut, I believe, along with many other teenagers and parents, that it is continuous news.
Many teenage drivers think that these new rules only apply to those who obtain their licenses after August 1st. But that is a misconception. Most, in fact almost all of the new rules do only apply to those 16 and 17-year-old drivers who just got their licenses, but none of the punishments do. All penalties and suspensions also apply to drivers who have had there licenses for even as long as a year.
The old driving rules still apply to drivers who were "grandfathered in" such as; midnight curfew, driving friends after six months and driving within Connecticut for the first six months. I being one of these drivers who has been "grandfathered in with these old laws have been paying close attention to these new rules, because of the fact that my parents are much more strict on these laws then the police are. Many parents, not just my own, believe that all these laws apply to all 16 and 17-year-old drivers. If someone were to know of a parent, or a driver who are not aware of these new laws, guiding them to this article will keep them up to date.
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Meg: You might be interested in this blog which deals with law and Connecticut law specifically. Very interesting stuff. It might take time to read through on a regular basis, but well worth it.
http://aconnecticutlawblog.com/
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