Two States with New Driving Laws

New Jersey and Georgia are trying to pass some new legislation that could eventually impact some driving laws in other states.

New Jersey is enacting a law that requires drivers under the age of 21 to addendum there license plates with a red sticker letting other drivers be aware that they're following a vehicle driven by someone under the age of 21. The law is being called Kyleigh's Law in memory of a young driver that was killed by another young driver, and will go into effect beginning in May.

Though some are against the law because they believe that the red stickers will make the younger drivers targets of sex offenders or criminals, the state insist that the stickers will help police officers identify drivers that are out past the 11 o'clock curfew and other laws specific to restricted license drivers.

Moving down south to Georgia, the state is in the process of passing Bill 1047 that is aimed at stopping slow drivers from driving in the left hand lane. The bill was already passed in the house after a short debate 129 - 29, and is awaiting the vote in the senate.

The marking cars driven by drivers under the age of 21 I don't see as being that important. Sure they may be more likely to be talking on their phone, texting, tweeting, and updating their facebook all at the same time while driving their car, but it's becoming more common for drivers of all ages.

However I'm all for pulling people over that are taking a Sunday drive in the left lane on Wednesday morning when I'm trying to get to work. Is it really necessary to get in the passing lane and drive 5 mph under the speed limit. High five to Georgia. I can only hope that this bill is passed and goes well that way other states, Oklahoma, step up and pass something similar.