| Nature of Incident: |
Thousand Oaks Police Department Offers “Start Smart” Driving Program for Young Adult Drivers
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| Location: |
Thousand Oaks Police Station
2101 E. Olsen Road – Community Room
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| Date & Time: |
4/23/26, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Unit(s) Responsible: |
Thousand Oaks Police Department – Traffic Bureau |
| Narrative: |
The Thousand Oaks Police Department is hosting a program to educate new teen drivers on April 23rd at the Thousand Oaks Police Station Community Room. The “Start Smart” Driving Program is a collaborative effort between the California Highway Patrol, the Thousand Oaks Police Department, teenage drivers, and their parents.
Nationwide, 43 percent of first year and 37 percent of second-year drivers are involved in car crashes. The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group.
The Start Smart Program is designed to help young drivers, and their parents/guardians understand the responsibilities associated with driving a motor vehicle. Start Smart will show how a poor choice behind the wheel can change the lives of everyone involved. Our goal is to raise awareness and reduce the number of teen-related injuries and deaths due to collisions.
To make a reservation, interested parents/students should call the Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Bureau at (805) 494-8200. Space is limited, and there is no charge to attend the program.
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| Prepared by: |
Senior Deputy Chris Riggs |
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| News Release Date: |
4/07/2026 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: |
Senior Deputy Chris Riggs
[email protected]
805-947-8269 |
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| Approved by: |
Captain James Sullivan |
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