What is the potential consequence for a JOL holder who receives a minor violation?

A minor violation for a Junior Operator's License (JOL) holder in Massachusetts can lead to several repercussions, one of which includes the requirement to complete a driver retraining course. This course is designed to educate drivers about safe driving practices and to help them avoid future violations.

The rationale behind making this educational course a potential consequence is to address and mitigate risky driving behaviors that could endanger not only the JOL holder but also other road users. It emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes rather than simply penalizing the driver.

While there are other consequences associated with more serious violations or multiple incidents, a minor violation specifically does not lead to immediate severe penalties such as automatic revocation of the license. Additionally, a minor violation is unlikely to go without any consequence, as it is essential to enforce responsible driving behavior among young drivers.