Do water safety rules apply to teens?
All people involved in recreational sports are required to follow water safety laws — whether posted or not. Violations result in
CategoryYour Rights
Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. Judge Tom answers teens’ questions about the law.
What are the penalties for drinking and driving?
Automobile accidents are the top killer of teens in the U.S., with 42 percent of the accidents due to alcohol.
What is joyriding?
Joyriding is defined as borrowing someone′s car, bicycle, boat, or motorcycle without permission, with the intention of just using it
Do I have to wear a helmet when I ride a motorcycle?
Would you skydive for the first time without receiving landing instructions? How about suiting up without pads for Friday night′s
When can I drive the family car?
In many states, you may obtain a learner′s permit before getting your license. It′s a violation if you drive without
Do traffic laws apply to me?
Many of the rules of the motor vehicle code apply to you, whether or not you have a learner′s permit
How old do you have to be to get married?
If you′re eighteen, you may marry without anyone′s permission. If you′re not eighteen, you′ll need permission from your parents or
Will I get drafted?
Throughout U.S. history, young men have been called for military service. From colonial times through the Vietnam War, eligible males
When can you run for public office?
Once you′re eighteen, you may be eligible for various public offices. The three branches of government have positions filled by elected
When can you vote?
It wasn′t that long ago that the right to vote in this country became universal. In your parents’ and grandpaents’ lifetime,