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Drew Jackson: /* Breaking traffic rules */

2023-03-13T23:45:47Z

Breaking traffic rules

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	\| text = “I am 17 years old, and I got my N licence a few months ago. The other day, I didn’t stop at a stop sign. A police officer pulled me over and gave me a ticket. I have to pay a monetary fine.” <br>- Sadie, Kelowna, BC		\| text = “I am 17 years old, and I got my N licence a few months ago. The other day, I didn’t stop at a stop sign. A police officer pulled me over and gave me a ticket. I have to pay a monetary fine.” <br>– Sadie, Kelowna, BC
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	Sometimes young drivers break the traffic rules. What happens to the youth depends on how serious their actions are.		Sometimes young drivers break the traffic rules. What happens to the youth depends on how serious their actions are.

	If youth are caught driving dangerously, it is serious. They will be charged with a criminal offence and have to go to youth court. They will also lose their licence.		If youth are caught driving dangerously, it is serious. They will be charged with a criminal offence and have to go to youth court. They will also lose their licence.

	===Street racing===		===Street racing===

Drew Jackson: /* Rules about driving */

2023-03-13T23:03:28Z

Rules about driving

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	If a young person under age 18 gets a car, they can't register it or get licence plates for it unless a parent or guardian also signs the papers, or the young person satisfies ICBC they are self-supporting or married.		If a young person under age 18 gets a car, they can't register it or get licence plates for it unless a parent or guardian also signs the papers, or the young person satisfies ICBC they are self-supporting or married.

	A young person driving a car has the same responsibilities as an adult. For more on getting a driver’s licence and driving in BC, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/~~rights~~-~~drivers~~-~~licence-bc~~/ peopleslawschool.ca] or [https://www.icbc.com/ icbc.com].		A young person driving a car has the same responsibilities as an adult. For more on getting a driver’s licence and driving in BC, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/cars-getting-around/driving/ peopleslawschool.ca] or [https://www.icbc.com/ icbc.com].

	===Breaking traffic rules===		===Breaking traffic rules===

Drew Jackson: /* Rules about driving */

2023-03-13T23:02:30Z

Rules about driving

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	If a young person under age 18 gets a car, they can't register it or get licence plates for it unless a parent or guardian also signs the papers, or the young person satisfies ICBC they are self-supporting or married.		If a young person under age 18 gets a car, they can't register it or get licence plates for it unless a parent or guardian also signs the papers, or the young person satisfies ICBC they are self-supporting or married.

	A young person driving a car has the same responsibilities as an adult. For more on getting a driver’s licence and driving in BC, see [[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/rights-drivers-licence-bc/ peopleslawschool.ca] or [https://www.icbc.com/ icbc.com].		A young person driving a car has the same responsibilities as an adult. For more on getting a driver’s licence and driving in BC, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/rights-drivers-licence-bc/ peopleslawschool.ca] or [https://www.icbc.com/ icbc.com].

	===Breaking traffic rules===		===Breaking traffic rules===

Drew Jackson: /* Rules about driving */

2023-03-13T23:02:17Z

Rules about driving

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	If a young person under age 18 gets a car, they can't register it or get licence plates for it unless a parent or guardian also signs the papers, or the young person satisfies ICBC they are self-supporting or married.		If a young person under age 18 gets a car, they can't register it or get licence plates for it unless a parent or guardian also signs the papers, or the young person satisfies ICBC they are self-supporting or married.

	A young person driving a car has the same responsibilities as an adult. For more on getting a driver’s licence and driving in BC, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/ peopleslawschool.ca] or [https://www.icbc.com/ icbc.com].		A young person driving a car has the same responsibilities as an adult. For more on getting a driver’s licence and driving in BC, see [[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/rights-drivers-licence-bc/ peopleslawschool.ca] or [https://www.icbc.com/ icbc.com].

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	===Street racing===		===Street racing===
	Street racing is a very serious offence. People under age 18 will go to youth court. Drivers 18 and older go to adult court. Either way, if someone is found guilty of street racing, they will have their vehicle taken away, be fined a large amount, and lose their driver’s licence.		Street racing is a very serious offence. People under age 18 will go to youth court. Drivers 18 and older go to adult court. Either way, if someone is found guilty of street racing, they will have their vehicle taken away, be fined a large amount, and lose their driver’s licence.

	==Help for young people==		==Help for young people==

Drew Jackson: /* Young people and gangs */

2023-03-13T23:01:40Z

Young people and gangs

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	Often, young people are afraid to say no or to leave the gang. They are afraid the gang will hurt them or their family.		Often, young people are afraid to say no or to leave the gang. They are afraid the gang will hurt them or their family.

	There are supports for youth, as explained in the BC government’s booklet ''Preventing Youth Involvement in Gangs''.		There are supports for youth, as explained in the BC government’s booklet [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/publications/crime-prev-series1-youth-gangs.pdf ''Preventing Youth Involvement in Gangs''].

	== Rules about driving ==		== Rules about driving ==

Drew Jackson: /* Young people and criminal law */

2023-03-13T23:00:55Z

Young people and criminal law

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	Sometimes children break the law.		Sometimes children break the law.

	The Canadian justice system recognizes that youth crime and adult crime need to be dealt with differently. Someone age 18 or older who commits a crime is dealt with under the ''Criminal Code''. For children from 12 to 17 years old, there is a special law called the ''Youth Criminal Justice Act''. It says:		The Canadian justice system recognizes that youth crime and adult crime need to be dealt with differently. Someone age 18 or older who commits a crime is dealt with under the ''Criminal Code''. For children from 12 to 17 years old, there is a special law called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/sc-2002-c-1/latest/ ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'']. It says:
	* The public has the right to be protected from young people's crimes.		* The public has the right to be protected from young people's crimes.
	* Young people who break the law should be held responsible for their actions. They need to understand that what they did caused harm to the community. At the same time, they need help to learn how to stay out of trouble and to contribute to the community in a positive way.		* Young people who break the law should be held responsible for their actions. They need to understand that what they did caused harm to the community. At the same time, they need help to learn how to stay out of trouble and to contribute to the community in a positive way.
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	Often, young people are afraid to say no or to leave the gang. They are afraid the gang will hurt them or their family.		Often, young people are afraid to say no or to leave the gang. They are afraid the gang will hurt them or their family.

	There are supports for youth, as explained in the BC government’s booklet ''Preventing Youth Involvement in Gangs''.		There are supports for youth, as explained in the BC government’s booklet ''Preventing Youth Involvement in Gangs''.

	== Rules about driving ==		== Rules about driving ==

Elena Renderos at 05:40, 9 March 2023

2023-03-09T05:40:39Z

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Elena Renderos at 05:25, 9 March 2023

2023-03-09T05:25:11Z

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	==Legal rights and responsibilities of young people==		==Legal rights and responsibilities of young people==
	This chart shows when young people gain legal rights and responsibilities in BC.		This chart shows when young people gain legal rights and responsibilities in BC.
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Drew Jackson: /* Young people and criminal law */

2023-02-01T22:54:41Z

Young people and criminal law

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	Sometimes children break the law.		Sometimes children break the law.

	The Canadian justice system recognizes that <span class="noglossary">youth</span> crime and adult crime need to be dealt with differently. Someone ~~aged~~ 18 or older who commits a crime is dealt with under the ''Criminal Code''. For children from 12 to 17 years old, there is a special law called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/sc-2002-c-1/latest/ ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'']. It says:		The Canadian justice system recognizes that <span class="noglossary">youth</span> crime and adult crime need to be dealt with differently. Someone age 18 or older who commits a crime is dealt with under the ''Criminal Code''. For children from 12 to 17 years old, there is a special law called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/sc-2002-c-1/latest/ ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'']. It says:
	* The public has the right to be protected from young people's crimes.		* The public has the right to be protected from young people's crimes.
	* Young people who break the law should be held responsible for their actions. They need to understand that what they did caused harm to the community. At the same time, they need help to learn how to stay out of trouble and to contribute to the community in a positive way.		* Young people who break the law should be held responsible for their actions. They need to understand that what they did caused harm to the community. At the same time, they need help to learn how to stay out of trouble and to contribute to the community in a positive way.
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	===What happens to <span class="noglossary">youth</span> who commit a crime ===		===What happens to <span class="noglossary">youth</span> who commit a crime ===

	The first time a young person ~~aged~~ 12 to 17 years does something wrong, they usually do not have to go to court. The young person may get help from a local community group.		The first time a young person age 12 to 17 years does something wrong, they usually do not have to go to court. The young person may get help from a local community group.

	But maybe it's not the first time the young person has been in trouble. Or maybe it is something more serious. Maybe the young person had a weapon such as a knife or gun. Then they will have to go to <span class="noglossary">youth</span> court.		But maybe it's not the first time the young person has been in trouble. Or maybe it is something more serious. Maybe the young person had a weapon such as a knife or gun. Then they will have to go to <span class="noglossary">youth</span> court.

Drew Jackson at 22:18, 1 February 2023

2023-02-01T22:18:44Z

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