7/7/06-Gov. Kathleen Blanco signed a bill into law that will fine or jail adults who let minors drive without a license. The new rules take effect Aug. 15.
The new law, previously SB222, makes the adult who gives an unlicensed minor the keys, and the young driver who gets behind the wheel, subject to fines and jail time.
The new law specifies that if an adult allows an unlicensed driver under 18 to drive and the youth is involved in a wreck resulting in injury or death, the adult will face up to six months in jail and/or fines between $500 and $1,000.
Illegal drivers will face up to six months in jail and/or fines between $100 and $500 simply for driving without a license. If a youth is involved in a wreck that results in serious injury or death, they will face up to six months in jail and/or fines of $500 to $1,000.

6/8/06-The House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee unanimously approved a bill that would fine or jail adults who let a minor drive without a license.
Sponsored by Sen. Willie Mount, D-Lake Charles, SB222 would make the adult who gives an unlicensed minor the keys, and the young driver who gets behind the wheel, subject to fines and jail time.
The bill specifies that if an adult allows an unlicensed driver under 18 to drive and the youth is involved in a wreck resulting in injury or death, the adult would face up to six months in jail and/or fines between $500 and $1,000.
Illegal drivers would face up to six months in jail and/or fines between $100 and $500 simply for driving without a license. If a youth is involved in a wreck that results in serious injury or death, they would face up to six months in jail and/or fines of $500 to $1,000.
The bill has been sent to the full House for consideration. If approved there, it would head to Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s desk. The Senate already approved it.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

6/5/06-The Senate approved a bill that would fine or jail adults who let a minor drive without a license. It’s been forwarded to the House for consideration.
Sponsored by Sen. Willie Mount, D-Lake Charles, SB222 would make the adult who gives an unlicensed minor the keys, and the young driver who gets behind the wheel, subject to fines and jail time.
The bill specifies that if an adult allows an unlicensed driver under 18 to drive and the youth is involved in a wreck resulting in injury or death, the adult would face up to six months in jail and/or fines between $500 and $1,000.
Illegal drivers would face up to six months in jail and/or fines between $100 and $500 simply for driving without a license. If a youth is involved in a wreck that results in serious injury or death, they would face up to six months in jail and/or fines of $500 to $1,000.
The bill is in the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.