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Driving Laws

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rwalk
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I have a Junior Operators License in Massachusetts, which means that I can not drive between 12:30-5 AM and can not have any passengers under 21 (besides family) in the car with me. However, the passenger restriction is not listed on the back of the license. What I am wondering is if I still have to obey this regulation in other states. For example, in New Hampshire, where I will be going skiing, the law states that you may have 1 passenger. So, my question is, am I under Massachusetts or New Hampshire law when driving in New Hampshire with a Mass license?
Dec 26 2012 11:35PM
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Don't get pulled over and it's not a problem in either state.
Dec 26 2012 11:38PM
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LiquorLanch
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What he said above and NH typically wont care just dont be an ass going down 93 observe the speed limit(cannot stress this enough) and you'll be fine
Dec 26 2012 11:44PM
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rwalk
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I have no problems with driving people, I've done it plenty of times.. But my parents will kill me if they find out that I did it, so I would rather show them some proof if anybody could find some and tell them instead of get in trouble with them
Dec 26 2012 11:46PM
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theabortionator
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Exactly. Drive careful, don't speed, turn your lights on, don't be a dick, and great success
Dec 27 2012 12:01AM
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CheddarJack
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but he's from Massachusetts.....
Dec 27 2012 12:04AM
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act.resist
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That's better than, at 16 you can't drive past 10 pm and can only have 1 passenger under 21. Until you're 17. Fuck that. And my mom even made me follow it and I've never been pulled over in my life. Bullshit
Dec 27 2012 12:37AM
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fujarome
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actually you're completely out of luck. Both states laws can be applied to you, through the most restrictive combination.

In other words, should you get into an accident or something in NH with this other person, it will be reported to the RMV in MA and you will be screwed.

The JOL basically carries it's restrictions with you on top of the local laws, wherever you go.


Also just because it isn't written on the license doesn't mean a cop can't tell what restrictions your under. There's a reason they've got computers in their cars...
Dec 27 2012 12:37AM
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Toaster-Tony
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I've only heard of people getting in trouble if they are driving crazy fast or reckless
Dec 27 2012 12:44AM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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i'm so glad i got my license before they started instituting all of these restrictions. when i turned 16, bam, full license.
Dec 27 2012 2:05AM
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~TSO~
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Thank god I live in NH where driving restrictions are virtually non-existent. You know what I had to do to get my permit? Nothing, I just started driving at 15 1/2.
Dec 27 2012 12:10PM
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yelsel
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haha same here. however, my parents wouldnt let me have any friends in the car until i was 17. i was pissed as hell but definitely understand why.

Dec 27 2012 12:24PM
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123+ski
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VT we have to take a little quiz, but you can get 4 wrong out of 20 and still pass. Then at 16 we get a license, and no driving friends unless you have a parent or someone over 25 with you, and after 3 months you can drive family, and then after 6 months you can drive anyone. After that, I think the only things is that you can lose it for going more than 15 over until you are 18. Never had any issues with it tho, and I'm 20 now so I'm set
Dec 27 2012 12:59PM
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