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Minor Driver and Passenger Face DUI Charges
It never ceases to amaze how much trouble a teenager can get into, especially when it comes to cars.
Most recently on the news, two Santa Rosa teenagers were involved in a car crash after driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding on Hall Road. However, as it turns out, the driver isn’t the only one guilty. His minor female passenger had apparently, tried to wrestle the wheel away and caused the crash.
According to the California Highway Patrol, while the car was travelling at 70-80mph when it skidded off the road, hit an oak tree and overturned. The two suffered moderate injuries and were taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
The 17-year-old male driver may be charged with DUI. The 17-year-old female passenger, was over the .08 percent BAC limit and was also arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving causing injury.
The names of the teens involved in the crash will not be released as the driver may be arrested and the girl because she is a juvenile facing a criminal charge.
Underage drinking is inextricably linked to risky behavior, especially such as driving under the influence. While the legal age for drinking is 21, it is still a popular activity for America’s youth because it is relatively easy for minors to get their hands on alcoholic beverages.
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, if teenagers are convicted of using alcohol or a controlled substance and if they are between the ages of 13 and 21, the court will tell DMV to suspend you for one year.
If the driver doesn’t have a license yet, the court tells DMV to make you wait a year longer before you can apply for a license. The driver can also be required to go to a DUI program. Any restriction, suspension, or pro¬bation will continue past the teen’s 18th birthday for its full term.
Other stronger actions can be taken if the driving record or the incident justifies them. In California, once the driving privilege has been suspended or revoked, one cannot drive in California with any license or permit.
Teenagers, when once they have the opportunity to drive should be in mind one very important advice: Don’t drink and drive. If they take that lesson to heart, they will be saving not just their lives but a good deal of trouble and inconvenience in the future.
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