After lawmakers ruled the city's helmet law unconstitutional, the teen curfew got put on the revisal schedule, too. It was included in the lawsuit because it was passed at the same time. Violations were considered infractions, but the Supreme Court says the curfew can only be enforced if violations are considered misdemeanors.
Until that law is altered, the curfew cannot be enforced, Myrtle Beach spokesperson Mark Kruea says, and making the change could mean harsher penalties.
Photo Courtesy: wmbfnews.com
"The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor is up to $500 and/or 30 days in jail," Kruea said. "So potentially it can be a stronger, much stronger penalty than a simple $100 fine. The administrative infraction carried no possibility of jail time."
The lapse in the curfew came just in time for senior week when recent high school graduates came to Myrtle Beach. While many graduates are 18 and would not be affected by the curfew, some of them and their friends are 17 or younger.
We talked to a few teenagers who were relieved to hear about the curfew lapse.
"I like it that it's beach week and there's not a curfew because you don't have to worry about being in trouble, I guess," said Amber Young, who just graduated from high school in Virginia said came to Myrtle Beach with her 17-year-old friend Lindsay Pickeral.
Brandon let me do most of the interviewing. I find it a little easier to talk to teenagers because I'm a little close in age, plus my sister is one. I'm used to dealing with that lovely age.
I was able to record a little look live. I didn't end up throwing on a sound bite or VO but I do think the energy I have in the look live is good. I also think I'm learning to speak slower and emphasize my phrases better, while not using my entire body or head to highlight certain words. I do have to agree with Greeley that these earrings are a bit distracting, especially in the field. I don't plan on wearing those again while reporting.
Teen Curfew Story Video
No comments:
Post a Comment