Car permit · Alcohol and drugs

Which penalties can a driver younger than 21 face for having alcohol in the vehicle?

Which penalties can a driver younger than 21 face for having alcohol in the vehicle?

Correct answer: Impoundment of the vehicle for as long as 30 days, a fine as high as $1,000, and a one-year license suspension.

Answer options

  1. AImpoundment of the vehicle for as long as 60 days, a fine as high as $1,000, and a one-year license suspension
  2. BImpoundment of the vehicle for as long as 90 days, a fine as high as $1,000, and a one-year license suspension
  3. CImpoundment of the vehicle for as long as 30 days, a fine as high as $1,000, and a one-year license suspension Correct

Why

When a driver younger than 21 is caught with alcohol in the vehicle, possible penalties include a one-year license suspension, a fine up to $1,000, and impoundment of the vehicle for a maximum of 30 days. Impound periods of 60 or 90 days are not allowed by law.

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Topic: Alcohol and drugs   License: Car permit

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