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Juvenile Vehicle Offenses
Juvenile vehicle offenses refer to violations of traffic laws committed by individuals under the age of 18 who have obtained a driver's license or permit. These offenses are handled in juvenile court and can range from minor infractions to serious felonies, depending on the nature of the violation.
Common juvenile vehicle offenses include:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving or operation
- Failure to maintain a safe distance
- Stop sign violations
- Improper turns
- Failure to yield
- Not wearing a seat belt
- Texting while driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (underage DUI)
- Driving without a license
- Hit and run
- Racing
- Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement
In many states, such as Ohio, juveniles are subject to the same motor vehicle laws as adults, but their cases are heard in juvenile court, which focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment. In Georgia, some serious traffic offenses committed by juveniles, like DUI, reckless driving, or vehicular homicide, are treated as juvenile delinquency matters, which are more serious than typical juvenile traffic offenses.
Penalties for juvenile vehicle offenses can include fines, court costs, points on the juvenile's driving record, license suspension or revocation, probation, community service, counseling, restitution to victims, and in severe cases, detention or incarceration. The consequences aim to correct behavior and protect public safety while considering the juvenile's future.
In summary, juvenile vehicle offenses encompass a broad range of traffic violations committed by minors, handled within the juvenile justice system with penalties tailored to the offense's severity and the offender's age.