"Delaware has a strong GDL (graduate driving licensing) law to protect teens. While several states have strong teen driving laws, many states have serious gaps that put our teens at far greater risk on our roads. It doesn't make sense that teens driving between states do not follow the same rules of the road, especially when these rules could save their lives," Jacqueline Gillan, Vice-President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety said:
"This effort to bring all states into compliance with minimum federal standards for improved teen driving practices is vitally important to every American family and community across the country. There is an urgent need to ensure that every teen in every state is protected by an effective GDL law. As a former Governor, I can attest to the critical importance of moving quickly to put proven-effective laws in place to prevent tragedies on our roadways," Congressman Castle, the lead Republican sponsor of the STANDUP Act (Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection), added:
The STANDUP Act calls for:
- all states to have a three-stage licensing process (learner's, intermediate and unrestricted);
- restrictions on night time driving and the maximum number of teen passengers;
- bans on cell phone use and text messaging except for emergencies;
- establishes age 16 for issuance of a learner's permit with full licensure at age 18.
Many more joined the cause, as America is in desperate need of better legislation. “This is an issue that is bigger than any one person or company or coalition. This is a threat to our collective health that penetrates every corner of America. We have a problem, we know of an effective solution and now it's time for Congress to act," said Allstate Insurance agent Charlene Webb.
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