In other places, such as restaurants, people who smoke must remain in designated areas. If you smoke, ask your resettlement agency about the laws in your area. It is illegal to purchase, sell, or use narcotics or other addictive drugs and controlled substances. You should check with your resettlement agency regarding drugs that may have been legal in your home country but which are controlled or illegal in the United States. It is illegal to drive a car if you do not have a U.S. driver's license or if you have been drinking alcohol.
Many states have laws regarding the safety of children in automobiles.
For example, parents may be required to use seatbelts for children and special safety seats for infants. There are similar seatbelt laws for adults. Physical abuse of your spouse or your child is illegal. Male refugees between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service, a government agency which can call individuals for military service, usually in time of war. At present, all members of the U.S. armed forces are volunteers.