(A) It is unlawful for a person less than 18 years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street, or highway at the following times unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible companion at least 21 years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this state authorize a person less than 18 years of age to perform:

 

(1) Between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Saturday;

(2) Between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday; and

(3) Between 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday inclusive, and 6:00 a.m. on the following day.

 

(B) It is unlawful for a parent, legal guardian, or other person to knowingly permit a person in his or her custody or control to violate division (A) above.

 

(C) It is unlawful for a person less than 16 years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street, or highway at the following times unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible companion at least 21 years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this state authorize a person less than 16 years of age to perform:

 

(1) Between 11:01 p.m. on Friday and 6:00 a.m. on Saturday;

(2) Between 11:01 p.m. Saturday and 6:00 a.m. Sunday; and

(3) Between 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, inclusive, and 6:00 a.m. the following day.

 

(D) It is unlawful for a parent, legal guardian or other person to knowingly permit a person in his or her custody or control to violate division (C) above.

 

Graduated Driver License - Night time Driving Restriction

 

What are the new "night time driving restrictions" under the new GDL provisions?

Effective January 1, 2008, drivers under age 18 may not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

 

Won't the earlier driving restriction times on nights and weekends prevent me from getting a job or going to after-school activities?

Exemptions in the law allow new drivers to drive to and from employment or school-sanctioned activities outside the restriction times.

 

Will I lose my driver's license if I am convicted of violating the night time driving restrictions?

Yes. Effective January 1, 2008, your driver's license will be suspended if you are convicted of violating the new driving curfews.

 

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