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Traffic Safety
New Teen Driving Laws in Effect
Beginning July 1, the Teenage Driver Safety Act will go into effect, marking
additional regulations for new teen drivers. AAA Arizona spearheaded the lobbying
efforts for this legislation which:
- Allows a permit to be issued to teens aged 15
years and six months old.
- Requires teens who hold an instruction permit
to be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at
least 21 years old.
- Restricts driving from midnight to 5 a.m. for
the first 6 months that a 16- or 17-year-old holds
his or her license.
- Limits the number of non-family passengers that
can be in a vehicle driven by a 16- or 17-year-old
driver.
AAA Arizona has developed resources to assist teen
drivers and their parents in preparing for this new
legislation. Call 602-650-2716 or visit www.teensatthewheel.com for
additional tips and information.
Dare to Prepare
AAA Arizona will host of our popular Dare to Prepare
classes over the summer. These free, 90-minute
workshops provide parents and teens with the information
and tools they need to help them in the learning-to-drive
process.
July 10 and August 14
AAA Phoenix
3144 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Spaces are limited. To register, please call 602-650-2716
or e-mail publicrelations@arizona.aaa.com.
New Web Resource for Teen Drivers and Parents
AAA Insurance is proud to sponsor a new website aimed
at steering new teen drivers and their parents
in the right direction. Teensatthewheel.com offers
a wealth of information for new teen drivers and
their guardians. You’ll find information on just
about everything, including how to obtain your
permit, Arizona’s new graduated license law, distracted
driving, insurance savings tips and recommended
driving schools.
STARTSMART
The AAA StartSmart program helps families get through
the crucial period when teens are learning to drive.
A series of e-mail newsletters will help you identify
the challenges you and your teen will face and
how to work as a team to reduce risk.
A subscription to the StartSmart newsletter is free
for members. Visit AAAaz.com/news/trafficsafety.htm,
and click on Parents and Teens to subscribe. Call
602-650-2736 for more information. |
