'Training' Law Adds New Hurdles for Drivers to Get on the Road From July 1

Parents of teens: It’s Time to Drive - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

It’s time to help your teen become a safe, experienced driver. How? Before buckling up in the passenger seat, elevate your teaching skills to a thoughtful, prepared level with the free Time to Drive online course offered by the UNC Highway Safety Research Center. Why it matters: Inexperience remains the leading cause of teen car crashes. Some 226,000 licensed North Carolinian teens were on the road in 2023, according to demographic and national …

New Driver's Ed Requirement For Florida Students Kicks Off July 1st

Aspiring young drivers in Florida are facing a significant change to the learner’s permit process, as new state legislation takes effect on July 1, 2025. Beginning next month, all students seeking a learner’s permit will be required to complete a state-approved Driver’s Education course. This marks a notable shift from the previous requirement of only […] New Driver’s Ed Requirement For Florida Students Kicks Off July 1st

'Training' law adds new hurdles for drivers to get on the road from July 1

YOUNG drivers are going to have to jump through even more hoops if they want to get on the road. Teenagers in a major US state seeking to earn their learner’s permit will face several new requirements, making the process more challenging. GettyYoung drivers will be forced to go through a long-winded process before hitting the road[/caption] GettyIt includes a vision and hearing test, as well as a parent or guardian signed consent form[/caption] …

Florida Teens to Face Higher Requirements for Driver’s Licenses

Beginning on July 1st, teenage drivers in Florida will face a higher set of requirements in order to obtain their driver’s license and learner’s permit. The change will affect teens seeking to get their driver’s licenses who are ages 15 to 17. When the new policy takes effect, teens must complete a six-hour driver’s education course, complete a four-hour traffic law and substance abuse education course, and obtain REAL ID-compliant documentation…

New law sends drivers to jail for speeding

Photo courtesy of ticketfit.com MIAMI – Florida drivers, beware. Starting July 1, a new state law will go into effect which could land speeders in jail if they exceed more than 50 mph over the speed limit. A $500 fine will be levied against first-time offenders and face possibly 30 days in jail. Violating the law for a second time will get drivers a $1,000 fine, 90 days in jail and their driving privileges suspended for an entire year. Florida p…