Advisory
MERIDIAN- As school lets out for the summer, Meridian Police Department would like to encourage parents to talk with their teens about safe driving practices as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.”
The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” a time period where a significant increase in fatal and injury vehicle crashes are seen amongst teens. During this time, Meridian Police Department will be increasing patrols to educate teens about safe driving practices. The mobilization is funded through a grant awarded by the Office of Highway Safety and the Idaho Department of Transportation.
Since 2017, seventy-four percent (74%) of injury and fatality accidents in Meridian have been caused by distracted driving which includes cell phone use and passengers in the vehicle. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “Motor-vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and nonfatal injury among U.S. adolescents, resulting in approximately 2,500 deaths and 30,000 nonfatal injuries each year.”
If you are a parent of a teen driver, please sit down with them and have a conversation about being a responsible behind the wheel. Important topics to cover include:
For parents seeking additional resources to help their teen drivers, Meridian Police Department offers a four and a half (4.5) hour course for ages 14-24 as part of their Alive at 25 Program. Alive at 25 (AA25) is a survival course developed by the National Safety Council (NSC) and is designed to prevent the number one killer of teens, automobile crashes.
“Meridian Police Department began it's participation in Alive at 25 in 2012. Since then, over 6,000 young drivers have attended the classes,” said Lieutenant Mark Ford. “This program has been a great opportunity to educate young drivers and save lives.”
Taught by Meridian Police Officers, this course focuses on the behaviors and decision-making young drivers and passengers display behind the wheel. Instructors hold candid conversations with students about what can happen if they practice risky behavior or make other poor decisions in an automobile.
To learn more or to register, visit www.idsafedriver.org.
100 Deadliest Days Approach; Meridian Police Ask Parents to Talk to Teens About Safe Driving
MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2022
CONTACT: Kelsey Johnston, Public Information Officer, [email protected]
100 Deadliest Days Approach; Meridian Police Ask Parents to Talk to Teens About Safe Driving
MERIDIAN- As school lets out for the summer, Meridian Police Department would like to encourage parents to talk with their teens about safe driving practices as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.”
The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” a time period where a significant increase in fatal and injury vehicle crashes are seen amongst teens. During this time, Meridian Police Department will be increasing patrols to educate teens about safe driving practices. The mobilization is funded through a grant awarded by the Office of Highway Safety and the Idaho Department of Transportation.
Since 2017, seventy-four percent (74%) of injury and fatality accidents in Meridian have been caused by distracted driving which includes cell phone use and passengers in the vehicle. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “Motor-vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and nonfatal injury among U.S. adolescents, resulting in approximately 2,500 deaths and 30,000 nonfatal injuries each year.”
If you are a parent of a teen driver, please sit down with them and have a conversation about being a responsible behind the wheel. Important topics to cover include:
- Driver Inexperience
- Teen Passengers
- Nighttime Driving
- Seat Belt Use
- Distracted Driving
- Drowsy Driving
- Reckless Driving
- Impaired Driving
For parents seeking additional resources to help their teen drivers, Meridian Police Department offers a four and a half (4.5) hour course for ages 14-24 as part of their Alive at 25 Program. Alive at 25 (AA25) is a survival course developed by the National Safety Council (NSC) and is designed to prevent the number one killer of teens, automobile crashes.
“Meridian Police Department began it's participation in Alive at 25 in 2012. Since then, over 6,000 young drivers have attended the classes,” said Lieutenant Mark Ford. “This program has been a great opportunity to educate young drivers and save lives.”
Taught by Meridian Police Officers, this course focuses on the behaviors and decision-making young drivers and passengers display behind the wheel. Instructors hold candid conversations with students about what can happen if they practice risky behavior or make other poor decisions in an automobile.
To learn more or to register, visit www.idsafedriver.org.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 133 police officers and 41 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Address/Location
Meridian Police Department
1401 E Watertower St
Meridian, ID 83642
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 208-888-6678
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