A Dozen Tickets Issued To Teens Over New Rules
The Roads Policing Unit reports they have written approximately a dozen tickets for offenses related to the new Bermuda Youth Licence [BYL] which came into effect on April 1st 2010. The regulation bars persons aged 16 to 17 from ‘towing’ a passenger, as well as riding at late night. Most of the tickets issued to teenagers have been for violating the ‘no-towing’ regulation.
The BYL has two restrictions:
- No one is permitted to ride an auxiliary cycle with a passenger.
- No one is permitted to ride on the roads between the hours of 1am – 5am
The penalties for disobeying the restrictions are:
- A $300 fine, 5 to 7 demerit points, and a possible 6 month ban from riding on the roads.
To obtain a BYL, one must successfully complete Project Ride and apply at TCD with a completed medical form and the necessary funds.
Below is the television ad which explains it clearly:
The Transport Control Department (TCD) in conjunction with the Road Safety Council would like to issue a reminder that the Bermuda Youth License may be issued to any resident over the age of sixteen and under the age of eighteen.
In the past, non-residents under the age of eighteen were allowed to rent livery cycles. However, under the amendments to the Act; this will no longer be possible. Also, livery cycles cannot be rented to persons under the age of eighteen if they do not have a Bermuda Youth License or a driver’s license issued prior to when the amendments take effect.
Well so much for promoting tourism. If you under 18, take a ferry or a cab…………………..So much for family vacations and the children riding behind you as your handbag is snatched……ah the good ole days………………….
I am unsure how this new law has anything to do with tourism; however, the number of tourists under the age of 18 renting livery cycles is basically zero. It would be better if their parents did take the ferry, cabs, or buses – - they all would be safer than driving on a bike they do not get enough training to operate.
Just my 2 cents for what it’s worth