http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/kyleighs_law_requiring_decals.html
Article: Kyleigh's Law requiring decals for N.J.'s teen drivers is upheld by judge
Summary: A new law has stated that new teen drivers have orange decals on their vehicles so it is easier for police to identify them. This law is to be effective on May 1. Some people disagree with this like attorney Greg Trautmann, who has filed a lawsuit on behalf of his teen son and nephew against Kyleigh's Law that will require teens with learner's or exam permits or provisional licenses to display the stickers on their license plates. Trautmann thinks the stickers will make the teens become targets for not only unfair police treatment (because of age discrimination), but for pedophiles and stalkers too. There is also a Facebook group against the law called New Jersey Teens Against Teen Driving Restrictions and Kyleigh's Law. The founder of the group fears for his little sister who is going to be getting her permit in the fall. He says, " I don't want her driving around with a sticker on her car that labels her a teen driver. I think it's dangerous for her. I don't think a sticker on a teen's car will change how someone drives."
Response: I completely agree with Trautmann and the Facebook group creator. I think it is completely unnecessary for a teen to have to put a sticker on their car. This will in no way protect them against car accidents. If a person isn't abiding the driving laws, the cops should pull them over no matter what their age. Just because someone is a teen doesn't give the police more reason to give them a ticket. Not only is this age discrimination, but also a potential danger when concerning sexual predators. This sticker is basically a flashing red sign calling any pedophiles to come and follow the car. This law will not save lives, but put them in jeopardy.
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