Community
National Teen Driver's Safety Week
| Nature of Incident: | National Teen Driver’s Safety Week | ||
| Location: | Ventura County, Ca |
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| Date & Time: | October 17 – 23, 2021 | ||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks Police Departments | ||
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| The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Encourages Parents of Newly Licensed Teens to Discuss the Importance of Safe Driving National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 17-23 Ventura County, Ca. – As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 17-23, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reminds parents and guardians the importance of talking to their teen(s) about driving responsibly and safely. Driving remains the most dangerous activity for teens. Per mile driven, teen drivers are nearly four times as likely to be involved in a crash as drivers in all other age groups. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), speeding was a factor in 43% of all teen driver and passenger fatalities from 2015 to 2019, compared to approximately 30% of all traffic deaths among adults 20 and older. “Like most skills, experience and training make you better and more prepared as a driver,” says Commander Eric Tennessen. “Teen drivers are naturally inexperienced and more likely to take risks and pick up bad habits, which is why it is important for parents and caregivers to play an active role in instilling safe driving habits in their teen.” The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office offers the following tips to parents and guardians for starting conversations about safe driving with teens:
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
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| Prepared by: | Sgt. Paul Richards | ||
| News Release Date: | Monday, October 11 2021 | ||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sgt. Paul Richards 805-388-5132 |
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| Approved by: |
Capt. Shane Matthews | ||
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511