Vanessa’s law was enacted in 2004 for drivers 18 or younger. It was set into place after a 15 year old girl named Vanessa Weiss was killed in a car crash by another 15 year old unlicensed driver. Under this law, unlicensed drivers 18 or younger who get a crash-related moving citation or alcohol/controlled substance citation may not receive a driver’s license until age 18.