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Sex offenders could get trials annually, driving up the legal billsThe Seattle TimesThe Washington State Supreme Court will decide whether dozens of sexually violent offenders already committed to McNeil Island may be granted new trials each year at public expense. By Christine Willmsen No comments have been posted to this article. …and more » View full [...]

Grandfather hopes to raise legal driving age following tragic crashWQOW TV News 18Besides changing the legal driving age, Carpenter would also like to see tougher penalties for those who let unlicensed teens drive. Carpenter says he plans to get in touch with lawmakers and would like to talk to the governor about the issue. …and [...]

Law enforcement enforcing new cell phone driving lawKTNV Las VegasAny out there who think law enforcement is going to ease into writing those tickets may soon learn how serious Nevada Highway Patrol takes enforcing the new law. "I've given out about six today already," says Trooper Jeremie Elliott. …Grace Period Ends for New Cell Phone [...]

New York Daily News New year, new laws: States ban texting while driving, require voter ID in 2012New York Daily NewsBY Braden Goyette The long arm of the law will get longer in 2012, thanks to nearly 40000 measures passed across the country. State lawmakers across the country enacted nearly 40000 new laws in 2011, [...]

PennLive.com New Driving Laws for Pennsylvania TeensWETM-TVNew laws began today that now require learner's permit holders under the age of 18 to have 15 additional hours behind the wheel. 10 of those hours must be a night and the other 5 in poor weather conditions. Although this may put the brakes on full …Stronger Teen [...]

6abc.com Stricter teen driving law goes in effect TuesdayAllentown Morning CallIt's a grim reminder of why law enforcement officials say stricter teen driving rules, which go into effect Tuesday, are needed to help save the lives of the most inexperienced drivers. The junior driver law, which was signed by Gov. …New teen driving laws have [...]

MyFox Philadelphia New Laws Limit Teen Driving, TextingMyFox PhiladelphiaA new year puts new laws on the books in Pennsylvania, including measures to protect distracted teens who are behind the wheel. The law that will get the most attention is Act 81 of 2011, which limits the rights of teenage drivers as a safety …New teen [...]

Standard Speaker New teen driving laws have safety in mindStandard SpeakerOn Tuesday, new driving laws for teen drivers go into effect across the state. Erika Grula walked out of the Pennsylvania Driver's License Center in Hazle Township with a new license in her hand. Unlike adult drivers who also passed their exams last …New law [...]

Pa''s new, stricter teen driving law takes effect FridayThe MercuryAfter the first six months, the law restricts the number of passengers under 18 to three non-family members as long as the teenager has a clean driving record, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If the junior driver has been involved in a …New rules [...]

TheNewsTribune.com Alaska law intended to ban texting while driving faces legal challengeThe RepublicBECKY BOHRER AP JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska's intended ban on texting while driving is facing a legal challenge. The state is appealing a recent decision by a Kenai magistrate, who dismissed the state's case against a 21-year-old. …Law meant to ban texting while [...]