Session 3 Session 3

The Law: How to Get Your ClassD The Law: How to Get Your ClassD Driver’s License Driver’s License

Who may apply for a Class D Who may apply for a Class D license?license?

Be at least 16, but not over 18Be at least 16, but not over 18Hold a valid instruction permit for at least Hold a valid instruction permit for at least

12 consecutive months12 consecutive monthsMeet all applicable requirementsMeet all applicable requirementsAre you familiar with Joshua’s Law? It’s a Are you familiar with Joshua’s Law? It’s a

bill that changes the requirements that bill that changes the requirements that teen drivers must meet in order to obtain a teen drivers must meet in order to obtain a Class D driver’s license.Class D driver’s license.

What are the limits of a Class D What are the limits of a Class D license?license?

No driving between the hours of 12:00 No driving between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 A.M.midnight and 6:00 A.M.

Passenger limits—no more than 3 other Passenger limits—no more than 3 other passengers under age 21 in the vehicle, passengers under age 21 in the vehicle, unless they are members of the driver’s unless they are members of the driver’s immediate familyimmediate family

The Class C licenseThe Class C license

Who is not eligible? Who is not eligible? DUIDUIHit and run/leaving crash sceneHit and run/leaving crash sceneRacing or reckless drivingRacing or reckless drivingUsing a motor vehicle to flee from the Using a motor vehicle to flee from the

policepoliceAny traffic violations that add up to 4 or Any traffic violations that add up to 4 or

more points to driving recordmore points to driving record

License suspension laws for License suspension laws for persons under age 21persons under age 21

DUI with BAC between .02 and.08DUI with BAC between .02 and.08 Using false ID or lying about your age to obtain Using false ID or lying about your age to obtain

alcoholalcohol Purchasing alcoholPurchasing alcohol Racing or reckless drivingRacing or reckless driving Hit and run/leaving scene of a crashHit and run/leaving scene of a crash Using vehicle to flee from policeUsing vehicle to flee from police Any violation that adds 4 or more points to Any violation that adds 4 or more points to

driving recorddriving record Any combination of offenses that adds 4 or more Any combination of offenses that adds 4 or more

points to driving record (for under-18 drivers) points to driving record (for under-18 drivers)

How to replace a suspended How to replace a suspended license license

Complete a DUI Risk Reduction ProgramComplete a DUI Risk Reduction ProgramComplete a defensive driving programComplete a defensive driving programPay a fee ($200 or more)Pay a fee ($200 or more)Retake required testRetake required test

One-year suspensionOne-year suspension

BAC of .08 or higherBAC of .08 or higher2 or more previous suspensions2 or more previous suspensions

Sometimes…Sometimes…school suspensions = license suspensionschool suspensions = license suspension

Making threats or harmingMaking threats or harmingPossessing/selling alcohol or other drugsPossessing/selling alcohol or other drugsPossessing/using a weaponPossessing/using a weaponDropping outDropping outHaving unexcused absencesHaving unexcused absences

BAC, your age and DUIBAC, your age and DUI

Under 21Under 21

BAC .02+ = DUIBAC .02+ = DUI

21 and older21 and older

BAC over .05 and below BAC over .05 and below .08 may be charged .08 may be charged with DUIwith DUI

BAC .08+ = DUIBAC .08+ = DUI

Implied consentImplied consent

You must submit to a BAC test or risk You must submit to a BAC test or risk license suspensionlicense suspension

Repeat offendersRepeat offenders

12-month suspension12-month suspensionMust apply for 6-month permitMust apply for 6-month permitClinical evaluation and treatmentClinical evaluation and treatmentProof of risk reduction program, clinical Proof of risk reduction program, clinical

evaluation, ignition interlock device evaluation, ignition interlock device

More on repeat offendersMore on repeat offenders

Third offenseThird offenseHabitual violatorsHabitual violators

Imprisonment and fineImprisonment and fine

First offenseFirst offenseBAC of .08 or moreBAC of .08 or moreBAC of less than .08BAC of less than .08

Second offenseSecond offense

Third offenseThird offense

BAC testing methodsBAC testing methods

IntoxilyzerIntoxilyzerBlood and urine testBlood and urine test

Mandatory suspension laws Mandatory suspension laws (non-DUI)(non-DUI)

Homicide by vehicleHomicide by vehicleFelony involving a vehicleFelony involving a vehicleDishonest use of/application for driver’s Dishonest use of/application for driver’s

license license

Other mandatory license Other mandatory license suspensionssuspensions

Possessing an illegal drugPossessing an illegal drug11stst DUI within 5 years DUI within 5 yearsDriving without insuranceDriving without insurance

State law requires drivers to be State law requires drivers to be insuredinsured

Can my insurance be cancelledCan my insurance be cancelledWhat if my insurance has been cancelled-What if my insurance has been cancelled-

what thenwhat then

Laws on purchase and possession Laws on purchase and possession of alcoholof alcohol

Under 21: no purchaseUnder 21: no purchaseUnder 21: no possessionUnder 21: no possessionAll ages: no open containersAll ages: no open containers Illegal to misrepresent ageIllegal to misrepresent age Illegal to purchase alcohol for minorsIllegal to purchase alcohol for minors

Session 3 ReviewSession 3 Review

1.1. The three test used to determine BAC are ____,____,and____.The three test used to determine BAC are ____,____,and____.

2.2. If under 21, you will be charged with DUI if your BAC is __ grams or If under 21, you will be charged with DUI if your BAC is __ grams or higher.higher.

3.3. If under 21, the penalties for purchase/possession of alcohol are: If under 21, the penalties for purchase/possession of alcohol are:

__ days in jail and a fine of ____.__ days in jail and a fine of ____.

4.4. Your insurance company has the right to cancel your policy if:Your insurance company has the right to cancel your policy if: You have a bad ________ or _________ recordYou have a bad ________ or _________ record

your license has been _________. your license has been _________.