Parent/Teen Driving Contract
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.
Driving Rules
Consequences
1. PASSENGER RESTRICTIONS
I agree to abide by the state law for passenger restrictions.
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
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
Other: _____________________________
my license for one year.
At any time there will be only one passenger in the front seat.
2. SEAT BELTS
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
I will always wear a seat belt.
All of my passengers will wear seat belts, as required by law.
Other: _____________________________
3. CURFEWS
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
I will not drive after ______ p.m. at night.
I understand that it is against state law to drive between midnight and 5 a.m. for the first
Other: _____________________________
year with my license. Check local curfew, which may vary from state laws.
4. CHECK IN
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
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.
Other: _____________________________
5. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
I will never use alcohol or drugs when I am driving and never ride with someone
Other: _____________________________
who has used them. Colorado has a ZERO TOLERANCE law for minor drivers.
6. DISTRACTIONS
I will not talk/text on my cell phone while driving, as required by law.
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
I will not eat while driving.
I will not adjust the radio, CD or MP3 player when driving.
Other: _____________________________
I will not wear head phones to listen to music while driving.
I will not allow any passenger “horseplay” while driving.
7. DRIVING WHILE TIRED OR EMOTIONAL
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
I will not drive if I am overly tired.
I will not drive if I am overly emotional (i.e., excited, angry, sad)
Other: _____________________________
8. TRAFFIC LAWS
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
I will obey all traffic laws and rules of the road.
Other: _____________________________
9. CARRYING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
I will always carry my driver’s license, registration, insurance papers and
emergency information when I drive.
Other: _____________________________
10. OTHER:
Lose driving privileges for ____ wks/mos
Other: _____________________________
We both understand and agree to these driving conditions and rules.
Parent Signature
Teen Signature
Date