Rules and Consequences
- Read, discuss and put into effect each rule in the contract.
- Discuss and write in possible consequences.
- Sign and date at the bottom to confirm your agreement and commitment.
- Tear out contract and display as a reminder.
- Passenger restrictions
- I agree to abide by the state law for passenger restrictions. I will have no passengers under 21 during the first six months with my license and no more than one passenger under 21 until I have had my license for one year.
- At any time there will be only one passenger in the front seat.
- Seat belts
- I will always wear a seat belt.
- All of my passengers will wear seat belts, as required by law.
- Curfews
- I will not drive after __ p.m.
- I understand that it is against state law to drive between midnight and 5 a.m. For the first year with my license. Check local curfew, which may vary from state laws.
- Check in
- I will check in with my parent(s) or guardian(s) every time I drive and let them know where I am going, who I am going with and when I will return.
- Alcohol and drugs
- I will never use alcohol or drugs when I am driving and never ride with someone who has used them. Colorado has a zero tolerance law for minor drivers.
- Distractions
- I will not talk/text on my cellphone while driving, as required by law.
- I will not eat while driving.
- I will not adjust the radio, CD or MP3 player when driving.
- I will not wear headphones to listen to music while driving.
- I will not allow any passenger “horseplay” while driving.
- Driving while tired or emotional
- I will not drive if I am overly tired.
- I will not drive if I am overly emotional (i.e., excited, angry, sad).
- Traffic laws
- I will obey all traffic laws and rules of the road.
- Carrying important documents
- I will always carry my driver’s license, registration, insurance papers and emergency information when I drive.
- Other:
- Consequences
- I will lose driving privileges for ______ weeks/months
- Other:
We both understand and agree to these driving conditions and rules.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Teen Signature
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Date