The Riley Report

Officer Riley has been a Fall River Police Officer for 27 years and the School Resource Officer at Diman Regional for 8 years. To contact Officer Riley or to submit a question or concern to The Riley Report, please email sroriley@dimanregional.org.

This issue: Driving and the Law

Any motor vehicle operator or motorcyclist between the age of 16 one/half and 18 is considered a Junior Operator.

The Junior Operator Law has requirements and restrictions that significantly affect the operation of a motor vehicle by a person who has a JOL.

Requirements to obtain a JOL:
Have a valid learners permit for at least six consecutive months before taking a road test. Maintain a clean driving record for six consecutive months before taking a road test. Successfully complete a driver education and training program. This will include 30 hours of classroom instruction, six-hours of in-car behind the wheel training and six hours of in car experience observing other student drivers. Complete at least an additional 12 hours of supervised, behind the wheel driving as shown by a certified statement provided by parent or guardian.

Restrictions of a JOL:
You may not operate a motor vehicle within the first six months after receiving your JOL while any person under the age of 18 is in the vehicle (other then you and immediate family member), unless you are accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old, has at least one year of driving experience holds a valid driver license from Massachusetts or another state, and occupying a seat beside you.

Fines: Mandatory License Suspensions (16 ½ to 18 years old)

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