Statutory law has created more exceptions to this requirement, namely in cases where a child is emancipated, married, pregnant, or a parent. In addition, several states have enacted minor treatment statutes, which typically provide that from 14 to 17 years old, a minor may consent to ordinary medical treatment.
6.When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is: The condition of other drivers. The time you have to travel. The condition of the car you are driving. The condition of the weather, traffic, road, car, and driver.
This rule is an important step that shows we are gaining on the issue of fatigue-related crashes, but more needs to be done and I remain concerned by the number of hours per day that drivers can be on the road.. Lautenberg added that truckers had a responsibility for safety too.