Safety Tips

 “The more your child knows, the safer your child is”.  Educate your child with these tips and keep your child safe and out of trouble this summer:  Ø      It is illegal for persons under 21 years of age to purchase, possess, receive or consume alcoholic beverages.  This offense is punishable by up to 1 year in jail, and up to a $ 500.00 fine.  Stay safe and out of jail by drinking water. Ø      It is illegal for any persons to operate any motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license.  You must be, at least, 16 years old to obtain a Palau Driver’s license.  Remember, reckless driving is illegal and can cause injury…even death.  Ø      In Koror and Airai State, it is illegal for any persons under the age of 18 years to be in any public area between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or a guardian.  Curfew for Koror and Airai State for anyone under 18 years old is from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  Minimize the risk of injury to your kids and reduce opportunities of them being involved in illegal activities by having them safely at home at night. Ø      Take to educate your kids on the harmful effects of Drugs. Possession and Use of any type of illegal drugs/substance is against the law, and punishable by fine and imprisonment.  The selling of illegal drugs is punishable by a minimum of 25 years in prison, and a minimum fine of $ 50,000.00.  Stay Safe; Stay Out of Jail; Stay Drug Free!                 Ø      It is illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs.  Don’t put the lives of you kids at risk.    Keep them Alive; Stay Alcohol-Free.