Many Triton students are getting their licenses and driving to school. Having a driver’s license can bring great freedom. But, if the rules are not followed, the consequences are harsh.

A JOL, or a Junior Operator’s License, is the first license you receive. It entails passenger restrictions, time restrictions, and strict rules until the age of 18.

Just a speeding ticket will cost you to lose your license for a minimum of 3 months, cause you to take a driver attitudinal course, and pay a $500 reinstatement fee. You have to pay to retake your driver’s test. Along with this, insurance rates skyrocket.

Breaking your passenger restriction will cost you your license for 60 days and a $100 reinstatement fee along with another road test. Using your phone will cost the same penalties along with a driver attitudinal course.

Are these punishments too harsh? Triton senior Amanda Sheehan said “The consequences of speeding on a JOL are very harsh. I have people close to me who have had to go through the process and it has been a real hassle for them.”

Speeding and driving your friends around on your JOL is not worth it.