June Law: Graduate Driver's License Rules Protect Teen Drivers
This summer, many young people will be following the wheel for the first time as they work to get their driver's license, but it can be a dangerous time of year for young drivers . According to the AAA, more than 30% of deaths involving teen drivers occur during the 100 deadliest days of summer - from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Wisconsin has a number of laws designed to prepare young people for safe driving, including the Graduate Driver's License Program. The GDL Wisconsin State Patrol is a June law. Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Braille said "GDL restrictions and requirements help our teens make a safe start to their driving careers by limiting high-risk situations and distractions." To be eligible for the Instruction Permit, you must be at least 15 years old, enrolled in a certified driver's education program, and pass the Knowledge and Marks test. Drivers with an instruction permit must have a valid, regular license holder in the front seat of ...