The following changes to New York’s Licensing Laws will affect young drivers:
Effective November 7, 2014
All NYC streets are 25MPH unless otherwise posted.
Effective November 1, 2009
Drivers it is illegal to text or use any portable electronic device while the vehicle is in motion.
Parents make a difference when it comes to teen driving
89% of teens say their parents are most influential in encouraging safe driving.
59% of parents know that motor vehicle crashes are the number 1 killer of teens.
Nearly half (49%) incorrectly believe that driving drunk is the main cause of teen crashes when in reality driver error, speeding and distracted driving are the main causes.
50% of teens are less likely to be in a crash if their parents set rules and monitor their activities.
71% of teens are less likely to drive intoxicated when their parents are involved in their driving.