Are you a New Driver in Massachusetts or a Parent of a New Massachusetts Driver?

You should be familiar with the Massachusetts' Junior Operator Law:

Getting your license is a milestone that brings joy & excitement to the new operator. It is another indicator that our children are growing into young adults. It also can bring fear & an emptied bank account to the parents.

Sobering statistics show that three out of every ten 16 year old drivers will be in a serious crash. Almost one of every five 17 year old drivers will be in a serious crash. More than one of every ten 18 year old drivers will be in a serious crash.

As a way to attempt to combat these statistics Massachusetts has strict Junior Operator rules & regulations. Both Junior Operator & parents should know what these rules are. Some of these regulations include:

• The Junior Operator may not operate a motor vehicle within the first six (6) months after receiving a Junior Operator's License while any passenger under the age of 18 is in the vehicle (other than the Operator or an immediate family member/sibling), unless the Junior Operator is accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old. This person who is at least 21 years old must have at least one year of driving experience, hold a valid driver's license from Massachusetts or another state, and must occupy the seat beside the Junior Operator.
   
• The Junior Operator may not operate a motor vehicle during the hours of 12:00 am (midnight) to 5:00 am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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