October 28, 2008

Funny Tennessee

There are some things in all states that I am sure make you giggle. I was looking up the stipulations on Zac's driver's license. Here they use what they call a "Graduated Driver's License." It starts like most with a learner's permit -

Anyone under the age of 18 who has a learner permit will be
prohibited from driving between the hours of 10 p.m. and
6 a.m. When driving, permit holders must have a licensed driver
age 21 or older in the vehicle with them. Seatbelt use is mandatory
for everyone in the vehicle under the age of 18


Pretty normal.

Now he has an "Intermediate License" -

Those with an intermediate restricted license can only have one other passenger in he vehicle, UNLESS:

* One or more of the passengers is age 21 or older and has a valid, unrestricted license;
* The passengers are brothers and sisters, step-brothers or step-sisters, adopted or fostered children residing in the same house as the driver and going to and from school AND the intermediate license holder has in their possession written permission from their parent or guardian to transport their siblings.

Those with an intermediate restricted license are prohibited from driving between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., UNLESS:

* They are accompanied by a parent or guardian;
* They are accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older who has been designated by the parent or guardian. This designation must be in writing and be in the possession of the teen driver;
* They are driving to or from a specifically identified school sponsored activity or event and have in their possession written permission from a parent or guardian to do this;
* They are driving to or from work and have in their possession written permission from a parent or guardian identifying the place of employment and authorizing the driver to go to and from work;

And my personal favorite =)

* They are driving to or from hunting or fishing between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. and have in their possession a valid hunting or fishing license.


So pretty much as long as he has a note, none of the above apply!! (which is really good for us!)

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