12/1/08-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would require young drivers to park their vehicles earlier and have fewer passengers.
Sponsored by Senate Democrats Richard Codey and Teresa Ruiz, both of Essex, S16 would limit provisional licensed or permit drivers under age 21 to one passenger, unless accompanied by a guardian. Affected drivers also would have to be off the road from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
State law now mandates that affected drivers park their vehicles by midnight.
For bill status, call 609-292-4840. In New Jersey, call 800-792-8630.