1. When You Turn 18

2. Getting Around
You can be employed as a driver
You assume full liability for your own traffic violations or accidents
The car that you drive MUST be insured
You MUST carry proof of insurance while driving
If you are under 21 and cited by the police drinking at a party, your driver’s license could be suspended even if you are nowhere near a car

3. What Should Young Driver's Know?
No reckless driving
Speed contests are illegal
No littering and throwing objects at or from a vehicle

4. Cell phones & Driving Not allowed before age 18 Must be hands free
No hit and run
If property damage is involved there could be a $1000 fine and 6 months in jail
If someone is injured there can be a $10,000 fine and 1 year in jail plus financial damages
Cell phones & Driving
Not allowed before age 18
Must be hands free

5. Road rage
Up to 6 month suspension of license
Possible “Assault with a Deadly Weapon”
Up to 4 years in prison and $10,000 fine
Smoking is prohibited in a vehicle if there are passengers under the age of 18 – could be up to a $100 fine
Music from car should not be heard from more than 50 feet away
Illegal to have passengers in the trunk
License plate must be visible

6. Alcohol & Drugs
Illegal to be in possession of alcohol if under the age of 21
Punishment for possession varies
Could result in driver’s license being revoked even if not operating vehicle at the time
If you call 911 because one of your friends needs medical attention after a night of drinking, could you be arrested?
NO – you have immunity as long as you are not operating a vehicle

7. It is illegal to possess a controlled substance prescribed to someone else
You CAN get in trouble for holding a friend’s roach clip or drug pipe
You can lose your driver’s license if you are convicted for drug possession

8. Money Matters Precautions: Read contracts completely before signing
Do NOT sign anything until you fully understand the agreement
If do not agree with something in the contract, ask about altering or removing it
Do NOT sign a contract with blank spaces – fill them in or cross them out!
Be sure to keep a signed copy!

9. Not understanding a contract is not an excuse for breaking the agreement
You could be sued and be required to appear before a judge
You may have to pay the judgment plus interest and the opposition’s cost
You may be able to work out an agreement to pay an unpaid debt over time
You could file for bankruptcy

10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RnDmTkhwMs Working & Taxes
Employers can fire employees without providing a reason
May not fire or discriminate based on race, sex, color, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or religion

11. What is sexual harassment?
Unwelcome sexual behavior on the part of a supervisor, co-worker or client
Could be sexual comments, pressure for sexual favors, inappropriate touching or a sexual assault

12. A social security number is required for employment unless you are ineligible in which case you would need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
By law, employers must carry worker’s compensation insurance

13. Sex & the Law What is statutory rape?
Sexual activity (even if it is consensual) with partner under age 18
What is sexual assault & battery?
Any sexual activity that is not consensual
Jail time plus up to a $10,000 fine
Sex offenders have to register as a sex offender for life
Data suggests women in their early 20’s are more likely to be sexually assaulted than women in other age groups

14. Date rape drugs
Those convicted of using such drugs to force sexual acts face stiffer punishment – up to 20 years in prison
Do NOT accept drinks from others
Open containers yourself
Keep your drink with you at all times
Do NOT share drinks
Do NOT drink from punch bowls or other open, common containers
Do NOT drink anything that tastes or smells strange
Get help immediately if you drunk and have not been drinking

15. If your girlfriend becomes pregnant are you legally obligated to support the baby?
YES – both of you are responsible for child support until the child graduates high school or turns 19

16. What is the baby drop-off law?
A newborn’s parent can voluntarily surrender the infant to any “safe-surrender site” and not risk prosecution for child abuse or abandonment
Hospitals & fire stations

17. Military Service
ALL 18-year-old males must sign up for the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday
Failure to register can mean $25,000 fine and/or 5 years in prison
There are no student or job-related deferments
18-year-old can enlist in the military without parental consent

18. Dealing with Domestic Violence
Certain kinds of abuse directed toward
a spouse or former spouse
a domestic partner or former domestic partner
A cohabitant or former cohabitant
A person related by blood or marriage
A person with whom the abuser has had a “dating or engagement relationship,” or with whom the abuser has had a child

19. Behavior driven by need to control
Can be:
Threats
annoying phone calls
Stalking
Unwanted sexual touching
Hitting
Destruction of victim’s personal property

20. How can the law help if you are battered?
Police can issue an Emergency Protective Order (EPO)
Legally prohibits batterer from coming within certain distance of victim for 5 court days or 7 calendar days
Temporary custody of children may also be granted

21. Guns & Other Weapons It is illegal to:
Leave a loaded gun in a place where a child can retrieve it
Conceal a weapon on your body without a permit
Carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle, in a public place or in any other area where it is forbidden
Possess a firearm within 1000 ft of any K-12 school
Possess blackjacks, billy clubs, metal knuckles
Carry, sell, give away a switchblade or similar knife if blade exceeds 2”
Possess a stun gun, any kind of unguarded razor blade or any knife longer than 2 1/2” on school grounds

22. Hate Crimes
A criminal act committed due to one of the actual or perceived characteristics of the victim
Disability
Gender
Race or ethnicity
Nationality
Religion
Sexual orientation

23. Examples of hate crimes
Physical assault
Threatening phone call
A swastika on your door
A burning cross on your lawn
Paint splatters on your car or other damaged property

24. Computers, Cell Phones & the Internet
It is illegal to download copyrighted material without authorization
Possession of child pornography is a crime – would have to register as a sex offender
Giving out personal information online is never “risk-free”

25. Sexting
Sending or posting a sexually explicit image or message to a peer via a cell phone or Internet
Material can easily be transmitted for countless others to see

26. Cyberbullying
Using cell phone, computer or other electronic communications device to taunt, harass, torment, humiliate or threaten another

27. Staying Private in Public
How to limit your exposure on social network sites
Keep your circle of friends recognizable
You can say no when the network suggests adding a friend or feature
Do NOT use names of pets or family you share as your password

28. Be careful about what you share online
Do NOT post you address or phone #
Protect your address
Be careful about revealing where you are
NEVER post that you’ll be away from home
Do NOT provide full birth date in your profile

29. Using someone’s identifying data for unlawful purposes is a serious crime
More than 8-million people fell victim to such theft in 2010 at a cost of $37-billion

30. Top 10 Tips for Identity Theft Prevention
Protect your social security number
Fight “phishing” – don’t take the bait
Keep your identity from being trashed
Control your personal financial info

31. Shield your computer from viruses & spies
Click with caution
Check your bills & bank statements
Stop pre-approved credit offers
Ask questions
Check your credit reports – for free