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f3lix · 08-14-2006, 11:57 AM

Portage -- A judge fed up with teenage traffic violators is hitting them where it hurts -- in the driver's seat -- by sentencing them to the embarrassment of riding the school bus.

Porter Superior Judge Julia Jent got the idea after a girl in her court for a moving traffic violation appeared not to take the offense or the possible fine seriously.

The judge said she knew she had found a way to reach the teen after she ordered her to park her car and ride the school bus.

"The girl cried outside my courtroom. I guess I found the right button," said Jent, who said she's trying to save the lives of young drivers or at least teach them responsibility.

Jent not only orders teens ages 16 to 18 found guilty of traffic infractions to ride the school bus instead of driving to school, she also warns their parents that they could be held in contempt of court if they drive their child to school.

"Kid does crime, kid does time, and mom and dad can't get them out of it and don't have to feel guilty for not helping (them)," Jent said.
The judge has told every law enforcement agency in her jurisdiction that all moving traffic citations involving drivers ages 16 to 18 must go before her.
If the teens are found guilty, she orders them to ride the school bus instead of driving to high school. If they comply, the case is dismissed.

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f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	Judge sentences teens to ride the bus to school Portage -- A judge fed up with teenage traffic violators is hitting them where it hurts -- in the driver's seat -- by sentencing them to the embarrassment of riding the school bus. Porter Superior Judge Julia Jent got the idea after a girl in her court for a moving traffic violation appeared not to take the offense or the possible fine seriously. The judge said she knew she had found a way to reach the teen after she ordered her to park her car and ride the school bus. "The girl cried outside my courtroom. I guess I found the right button," said Jent, who said she's trying to save the lives of young drivers or at least teach them responsibility. Jent not only orders teens ages 16 to 18 found guilty of traffic infractions to ride the school bus instead of driving to school, she also warns their parents that they could be held in contempt of court if they drive their child to school. "Kid does crime, kid does time, and mom and dad can't get them out of it and don't have to feel guilty for not helping (them)," Jent said. The judge has told every law enforcement agency in her jurisdiction that all moving traffic citations involving drivers ages 16 to 18 must go before her. If the teens are found guilty, she orders them to ride the school bus instead of driving to high school. If they comply, the case is dismissed.