Dedham Cops Cracking Down on Illegal Teen Driving

will increase enforcement on teen drivers with a junior license who break driving laws, the department announced Tuesday.

A DPD spokesperson said the department has received tips that teen drivers are in violation of some of the laws.

The police also are seeking the help from parents to enforce the law, a department statement read. 

Those laws include:

• Within 6 months of receiving a Junior Operating Licensee, may not operate with any passenger under 18 (excluding under 18 driver and immediate family members) unless accompanied by: A person who is at least age 21 and has at least 1 year of driving experience, and holds a valid license from Mass. or another state, and is occupying the seat next to the driver.
• A JOL may never operate between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Remember, under this guideline, the parent/guardian does not need to be a licensed driver.   

Police added that they are hoping enforcing these laws helps to assure a "safe spring and summer as well as an incident-free prom season."