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April 20, 2009 Warning, teenage driver at the wheel!Posted: 11:35 AM ET
Today Morning Express brought you a story of a state that wants to put bumper stickers on the cars of teenage drivers, identifying them to other cars on the road. New Jersey just signed a bill into law mandating that teenage drivers put stickers on the front and back bumpers of their cars. The goal is to encourage, and enforce, safer driving among teens.
Oh, those crazy kids.
From NJ.com: "Lawmakers said the bill (S2314) - which mandates orange decals on the front and rear license plates - will help police identify new drivers and ensure they are following regulations. The new rules take effect in mid-2010." We asked Morning Express viewers what they thought about the law. Is it fair? Are teens really worse than other drivers? We also wanted to know, what other bumper stickers should be printed as warning messages to keep the roads safe. Read through our viewers' opinions, and share yours in the comments field below! - As a teen driver myself, I think the car stickers are a great idea. I think that tailgaters would be less likely to tailgate a teen going the speed limit. - I think I'd prefer a sticker that says, "I use mental turn signals, so learn to read my mind." - Brittany S. in Virginia Beach, Virginia - (How about) "I stop 100ft before the intersection" - Mike Szewil in Port Leyden, New York - As a truck driver, I want to see one that says, "Bluehair on Board." - Bryan, in Taylorsville, Kentucky - I think the teen drivers will remove the decals, therefore rendering the whole concept useless. - I live in N.J and believe me, every warning helps, just ask Bob, it's a crazy state to drive in. – David, Exit 98 - ABSOLUTELY NOT. There are too many predators trying to hurt our children as it is. Let us advertise a vehicle they would be driving? - Robin L. in Tennessee - I feel it's a good idea for the bumper sticker. It will ensure my son will follow the law. - Mona in Michigan - What makes them think my kids will be driving their own car? I don't want a sticker on my car! - Kelly in Niagara Falls, New York - What about "I don't check my blind spots" or "I don't signal when changing lanes". Too many drivers do this. By the way I'm texting & driving now. - Riley - They need to make a bumper sticker that says slow people please be courteous and stay in the right lane ... you don't own the road! - Wichita Falls, Texas - How about developing a sticker for drivers that are over the age of 75, they scare me even more. - Steve in Auburn, New Hampshire - I'd like to see "I don't know what I'm doing" on some people's cars!! – Morgan in Georgia - Profiling is profiling, whether it's race, age or anything else that doesn't directly pertain to driving ability. Stickers are wrong. - I think it's a pointless law because there are older people out there who drive just as reckless as first time drivers. – Victor in California - How about a bumper sticker that says please go around I'm on the phone!?! - "I'm lazy and don't use turn signals" they would run out of that one! - How about mandatory decals for drivers with DUI convictions? I'm more worried about sharing the road with them than a 16 year old. - Why not post how many wrecks you've been in?? - Rebecca in Everett, Washington - Last time I checked if you were over the age of 18 your were an adult. Putting stickers of teen drivers is wrong and is profiling. – Daniel in Oregon - It doesn't matter when someone starts to drive. They're still inexperienced in driving. I hope to get my license next year! Posted by: TV/Web producer Kate Taylor |
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