Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog

Published on: May 31, 2011

Fatal South Florida Teen Car Accident a Tragic Reminder of Summer Danger

A recent fatal teen car accident in Collier County is a tragic reminder of what a dangerous time it is for our young drivers on Florida roadways.

As teens get ready for graduation, our Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys want to remind young drivers to use caution on roadways as you celebrate the ending of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in your life.

Wink News Now reported that a teen from Immokalee attempted to pass another vehicle on Westclox Street when he nipped the left rear-bumper of the other vehicle. The impact caused the teen’s car to spin out of control before crashing into a mobile home. The other vehicle also overturned and ejected the two passengers from the car.

The Miami Herald reports that the two teens killed in the collision were less than a week from graduating from high school. The teen driver of the first vehicle and a teen passenger in the second vehicle were both killed. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.

We posted last month on our Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog that May was National Youth Traffic Safety Month – a reminder that teens should strive to be safe drivers every time they get behind the wheel. The months of May, June, July and August are proven the deadliest for teens ages 15 to 19. Proms, graduation, and summer activities bring more teens out onto the roads, leading to a higher rate of teen deaths and severe injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes.

Emotions can run high for young drivers dealing with personal issues, which can lead to acts of road rage. Naples Daily News reports the two teens killed in the crash had been dating and recently broke up at a party.

Young drivers are reminded of the following summer safety tips presented by the National Safety Council as part of National Safety Month in June:

-When attending graduation or summer parties, a zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol should be in place. Never get behind the wheel under the influence or get in the car with a driver who has been drinking.

-Eliminate cell-phone distractions by turning your phone off when you get behind the wheel.

-Drivers under the age of 18 should not ride with other teens in their vehicle.

-Wear your sea tbelt to avoid a ticket or fatal injury in a motor vehicle accident.

-Refrain from driving after 10 p.m. by either staying over or having a parent pick you up.
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Published on: May 30, 2011

Fatal Motorcycle Accident a Reminder to Use Caution at Intersections

By Dean Freeman

The Daytona Beach News-Journal recently reported on the tragic death of a motorcyclist in an accident involving a red-light runner.

Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers know that Palm Beach County ranks as the third-deadliest county in Florida for motorcycle accidents.

A 56-year-old Port Orange man was riding north on Tomoka Farms Road when a 31-year-old driver heading west on International Speedway Boulevard ran the red light at the intersection. The bike hit the left front fender of the car and threw the rider off his motorcycle, according to law enforcement. The rider died at the hospital, while the driver suffered minor injuries. Authorities say the accident remains under investigation and charges are pending.

In 2009, there were almost 600,000 registered motorcycles in the state of Florida. Sadly, 402 riders and passengers were killed and more than 8,000 injuries were reported, according to a report released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Riders ages 45 to 54 accounted for nearly 23 percent of all motorcyclist fatalities, followed by 19 percent for riders 25 to 34. Ridgers ages 35 to 44 accounted for just over 17 percent. People 65 older and riders 21 and younger accounted for 6 percent of fatalities in each age group. About 92 percent of all riders and passenger fatalities were male.

About 40 percent of fatal motorcycle crashes happen on two-lane highways, and 40 percent occur on the weekend. Saturday accounts for 21 percent of such crashes. Forty-three percent of fatal crashes happen during the day while 19 percent happen at night.

Factors that cause fatal crashes:

-In 9 percent of crashes, the motorcycle was going 80 mph or more.
-In 21 percent of fatal crashe,s the motorcycle was going 20 mph over the speed limit.
-37 percent of crashes were alcohol-related.

Deadliest counties:

-Miami-Dade: 45
-Broward: 23
-Palm Beach: 18
-Orange: 25
-Hillsborough: 27
-Pinellas: 24
-Duval: 18
-Volusia: 22

Florida’s population has swelled in the last 60 years.The population has grown from 2.8 million in 1950 to more than 18 million today. The roadways can handle a lot of traffic, but crowded roadways are not good for motorcycle riding.

Enjoy your next ride by obeying traffic laws, riding within your abilities, staying visible by avoiding vehicle blind spots or wearing bright colors. Never drink and ride.
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Published on: May 29, 2011

50 Years of Progress Doesn’t Eliminate the Risks of Car Accidents in Fort Lauderdale

By Dean Freeman

Recently at the Edmunds Safety Conference in Washington D.C., the president of the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety highlighted 50 years of progress and discussed how to reduce injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes. In 1961, the motor vehicle crash death rate was almost 50 deaths per billion miles traveled on public roads. In 1966, it reached an all-time high of 55 deaths per billion miles. Slowly, the death rate has dropped. In 2009, it was just more than 11 deaths per billion miles traveled,

Our West Palm Beach car accident lawyers applaud the efforts of reducing vehicle crashes but realize more work needs to be done to reduce the risk of Fort Lauderdale car accidents.

The past:

In 1966, Congress created the National Highway Safety Bureau, which now is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The first federal motor vehicle safety standards were issued in 1967 and 1968. Fuel tank integrity requirements were developed and they have been upgraded since in 1976 and again in 2003. In 1971, roof strength requirements were established and later in 2009 they were upgraded significantly.

NHTSA in 1978 made available to the public vehicle safety test information. Testing began with full-frontal crashes and has progressed to side impact crashes in 1997 and just recently to a side-pole test. The mid-1980s saw more states enact seat belt laws, which increased seat belt use.

Also during this time, organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving brought public awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving, and laws were enacted to punish those driving while intoxicated.

In 1986, automatic protection was required for unbelted occupantsm which led to the introduction of frontal airbags. In 1990, side impact protection was upgraded and was included in crash testing. Laws began in the mid-1990s for graduated licensing, which has reduced the fatal crash rate for passenger vehicle drivers ages 16-18.

Other factors have contributed to fewer fatalities on our roadways, including more congested roads leading to lower driving speeds, safer road designs and less people on the roads due to the poor economy.

The future:

Technology such as forward collision warning, turn-by-turn navigation, lane-keeping and side-view assistance and adaptive headlamps exist on vehicles already. More than 10,000 fatal crashes and nearly 2 million crashes might not have happened if vehicles were equipped with lane departure warning, forward collision warning, side view assist and adaptive headlamps, estimates IIHS.

DADDS, an alcohol detection system could prevent drivers who are above the legal limit from operating their vehicles. IIHS estimates that in 2009, 7,400 crash deaths might have been avoided if no vehicle could have been operated by a driver who was over the legal limit of .08.

As part of the IIHS 50th anniversary celebration in 2009, they conducted a head-on crash test at 40 mph between 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Many thought the beefier Bel Air would destroy the Malibu, but it didn’t. The passenger compartment of the Bel Air collapse, and the crash dummy was impaled by the steering wheel. The Malibu’s crash dummy was unharmed, and the front end absorbed the impact, leaving the passenger compartment intact.

Technology is the wave of the future, but safer driving behaviors can ultimately make the difference in passenger and driver safety. Drivers should do their part by practicing safe driving behaviors but be reminded negligent drivers can be held accountable for their actions. Contact an experienced car accident attorney if you are the victim of a distracted driving or other car-related accident.
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Published on: May 27, 2011

Miami, Fort Lauderdale lead nation in most dangerous metro areas for pedestrian accidents

By Dean Freeman

My Fox Tampa Bay reported recently about the near tragic pedestrian accident on Florida Avenue. The female pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing the street. The driver fled from the scene but was tracked down by police after a witness called 911, followed the escaping vehicle, and gave directions to dispatch for the police to track him down.

It’s a problem across Florida. But nowhere is it more accute than the Fort Lauderdale-Miami region.

Pedestrian accidents in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere occur far too frequently but being the victim of a hit-and-run accident is inexcusable. Medical costs associated with pedestrian accidents can be overwhelming so contacting a Palm Beach pedestrian accident lawyer to fight for the compensation you deserve is the first step to making a full recovery both physically and financially.

Transportation for America recently released the 2011 pedestrian safety report. The Dangerous by Design 2011 report indicates that Florida contains the top 4 most dangerous metro areas which include: Orlando-Kissimmee, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Jacksonville and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach.

From 2000 through 2009, almost 48,000 pedestrians have been killed in the United States. This is equivalent to a jumbo jet crashing once a month over the course of a 10-year period. It is also reported that another 688,000 pedestrians have been injured in motor vehicle accidents during the same time period which equates to someone being struck every 7 minutes by a vehicle of some sort.

Our region remains one of the most dangerous parts of the state. From 2000-2009, Broward County reported 463 pedestrian fatalities, Hillsborough County reported 375 walkers killed on roadways, and Miami-Dade County reported 753 pedestrian fatalities during that time period. Florida’s overall Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI) is 182.8 which is top in the nation.

Much blame is being put on state departments for not putting the resources towards pedestrian safety and improving ways to create a safe alternative for walkers. Of the federal funds available to state departments, only about 1.5 percent actually gets allocated toward projects that would improve pedestrian safety on roadways.
Most pedestrian deaths are deemed as ‘accidents’ but the truth of the matter is they are all considered preventable. A common denominator for most pedestrian accidents is that they occur on poorly designed roadways or streets manufactured for speeding traffic. From 2000-2009, 67 percent of the total pedestrian fatalities occurred on federal-aid roadways where something could be done by the state to make them safer.

Transportation for America is offering the following recommendations for the next federal transportation spending bill:

-Keep the two largest funding resources for bike and pedestrian safety, Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School programs in tact that Congress is considering eliminating.

-A national complete streets policy should be put in place in which federally funded projects should take into account all roadway users including pedestrians, bicyclists, children, adults and disabled individuals.

-Create a network of sidewalks, trails and bicycle paths that residents can use throughout a community which would keep them from sharing roadways with vehicles.

-Federal, state and local governments should set goals to spend Highway Safety funding entirely, rather than a small percentage, on pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist and motorist safety.

-Hold states accountable for the improvements being made (or lack thereof) to create a safer environment as well as a more active population.
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It is evident that pedestrians are at high risk in our state so motorists need to keep a watchful and use extra caution in areas where pedestrians are prevalent.
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Published on: May 27, 2011

Holiday Weekends a Dangerous Time for Motorists Involved in West Palm Beach Car Accidents

By Dean Freeman

Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day because it is the first of the three-day holiday weekends for the summer. Many Floridians like to kick off the event with a barbecue or friendly gathering. West Palm Beach car accident attorneys agree that long weekends are enjoyable as long as everyone drives responsibly in the midst of congested traffic and parties serving alcohol.

The National Safety Council is urging motorists nationwide to buckle up for safety this Memorial Day weekend in order to avoid a tragic car accident in Fort Lauderdale, Miami or elsewhere in the state.

Due to the high volume of traffic on roadways, Memorial Day is one of the most dangerous holiday weekends of the year. In 2009, there were 462 fatalities nationwide during Memorial Day Holiday Period which begins Friday at 6 p.m. through Monday at 11:59 p.m. This Memorial Day weekend, the NSC is estimating 39,400 medically treated injuries and 406 traffic fatalities from car accidents during the Memorial Day Holiday Period. Previous years have shown an average of 12.2% more traffic fatalities during Memorial Day weekend in comparison to a similar non-holiday weekend.

In 2009, Florida ranked near the top among states for car crashes throughout the year, reporting 20 fatal crashes on Memorial Day alone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 56 people lost their lives in Florida on Memorial Day 2009. Memorial Day accounted for almost 12 percent of the total fatalities for the month of May in Florida.

The NHTSA will run its annual Click It or Ticket campaign from May 23 to June 5, 2011. During this time, state law enforcement officers in Florida and nationwide will have a zero tolerance for seat belt laws which means anyone without a belt strapped over them will be pulled over and ticketed on the spot.

Keep yourself safe this Memorial Day weekend by using the following safety tips from NSC:

-Don’t put the car in drive until you check that everyone has their seat belts fastened. Children should always be placed in an age-appropriate child restraint seat.

-Moderate alcohol consumption reduces your reaction time and affects your ability to drive, so designate a driver if you intend to drink alcohol at a picnic or barbecue.

-Tired drivers make for dangerous driving situations, so if you feel drowsy, call someone to pick you up.

-Traffic will be heavy throughout the weekend, so plan to leave early to avoid being late.

-Exercise caution and defensive driving skills during stormy weather. Postpone your plans to avoid driving in heavy rain.
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Published on: May 26, 2011

Yellow Dot car program aimed to reduce injuries sustained by elderly crash victims in West Palm

By Dean Freeman

USA Today is reporting on a national program that will assist first responders at accident scenes in gaining valuable information on crash victims.

Our West Palm Beach car accident attorneys know that elderly drivers are at a high risk for getting into a Palm Beach car accident. In 2009, 447 older adults died in car wrecks on our roadways.

The “golden hour” is the most critical time after an accident for a severely injured patient. The more medical information available on the victim the faster appropriate care can be rendered. The Yellow Dot program speeds up this process tremendously, especially for critically injured or confused crash victims that can’t or are having a hard time communicating.

The program is free and is quite simple. Stick the yellow dot to the rear window. This will alert first responders to look for a yellow folder in the glove compartment. The yellow folder will contain a photo, a list of medications, a medical history and other important information like who to contact if there is an accident.

Connecticut began the nation’s first Yellow Dot program in 2002. Various forms of the Yellow Dot program are in counties across at least eight other states: Alabama, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Virginia. Other states including Georgia are considering the program.

“It is very nice to see innovative programs to address the unique risks associated with older Americans and car crashes,” says Peter Kissinger, president and CEO of AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “Since older individuals tend to have more medical conditions, are on more medications and are generally more fragile, this sounds like a well-justified program, especially in light of the growing number of older Americans.”

A spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) agrees with the concept.

“It’s a promising approach,” says Jonathan Adkins, spokesman for the GHSA. “Actually, this is one of the goals of automated crash notification systems. Eventually, when there is a crash, these key data such as medication needed will automatically be available to EMTs, etc. The Yellow Dot program may be a system that can be helpful in the meantime.”

In 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported nearly 5,300 fatalities and an additional 187,000 injuries from traffic crashes regarding older adults age 65 and older.
Florida has a unique situation that attracts the older adults in the winter for part-time residence and its warmer climate attracts full-time residence for retirees from all over. Statistics from the NHTSA showed that Florida led the nation in traffic crash fatalities for the 70-74 age group (113), the 75-79 age group (72), 80-84 year-old age group (82) and seniors 85+ (63). Florida ranked third (547) behind California (599) and Texas (559) in the 55-69 age group.
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Published on: May 20, 2011

West Palm Beach Bike Accidents a Danger for Commuters

By Dean Freeman

The inflated gas prices the last few months have motorists considering whether biking is a more viable option when it comes to commuting to and from work and in and around the city streets and roadways.

The expense of bicycling is much more cost efficient but there are other things to consider, like the risk of being involved in a bicycle accident in West Palm Beach. Injuries sustained in a bicycle accident can often be severe or even fatal so our Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident attorneys want to remind cyclists to use caution when opting to bicycle to work.

May is Bicycle Safety Awareness month so in order to increase awareness, Florida Today reported about the recent promotion of National Bike to Work day where commuters swapped from four wheels to two.

League of American Bicyclists, an enthusiasts group based in Washington, D.C, urged workers to get a free ride to work by bicycling instead of driving to both, enhance public health and save money in the family budget.
In 2008, approximately 800,000 people opted to bicycle as their primary mode of transportation. Today, bicyclists represent .5 percent of commuters sharing U.S. roadways. Improving safety would likely get people to bike more, especially with gas prices on the rise and no clear outlook of them every getting back to what they were.

Florida is no stranger to the danger involved with bicycling accidents as our state lead the nation in the number of fatalities reported in 2008 as we posted previously on our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog. Florida reported a total of 125 bicyclist fatalities in 2008 which was significantly higher than any other state.

Naples News recently reported that improving safety with the addition of bike lanes will lead more people to cycling as a means of transportation. Naples contains over 200 miles of bike lanes throughout the city which makes it easier for bicyclist to get away from vehicles and maintain a safer ride. The reasons for opting to bike to work rather than drive are plentiful and many online resources offer assistance in motivating this effort. These resources include:

-Counting how many calories you burn during your commute at Livestrong.com.

-Counting how much money you saved on gas at commutebybike.com.

-Calculate how much carbon dioxide you freed the atmosphere of at Metro.net.

No matter what your motivation is, the following are tips to keep in mind while bicycling to work:

-Pick a safe route with less traffic congestion or cycle to work during non-peak rush hour traffic.
-Make riding fun by picking a scenic route or finding a friend to ride with to work.

-Ride a bike that is comfortable, fits your size and height, and properly maintained with air in the tires and reflectors properly located on the bike.

-Keep a set of clothes at work to wear so all you need to tote is a small bag while you are biking.

Motorists and bicyclists are reminded to share the roadways in order to reduce the risk of bicycle accidents in Florida by being cautious and aware of each other on the roadways.
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Published on: May 20, 2011

Heavy loads likely to cause a higher risk of trucking accidents in Miami

By Dean Freeman

These are just a few of the many accidents in Florida reported the past few weeks involving tractor trailers in Miami and elsewhere:

-The Miami Herald recently reported that a woman stepping out of her vehicle on Interstate 75 was hit by a tractor trailer. She was flown to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

–WSVN News reported a tractor trailer rollover on an Interstate 95 exit ramp.

–WSVN News also reported another incident on an Interstate 95 exit ramp involving a jack-knifed tractor trailer. The trucker reportedly applied too much pressure on the brakes, causing the truck to jack-knife.

Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers know the havoc that tractor trailers create on our highways. So we are following closely a bill proposing to raise truck weights. Safety advocates not only want the weight to remain the same but are pushing to lower truckers’ driving hours.

Two bills are going head to head in Congress – SETA vs. SHIPA.

SETA – Safe and Efficient Transportation Act is a bill that wants to give states the option to raise the maximum weight for a truck from 80,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds. The added weight would require adding a 6th axle to trucks wanting the extra weight. Groups for this bill, such as the Coalition for Transportation Productivity say that adding the extra weight is not a concern because the 6th axle would preserve braking capacity and weight distribution, as well as limit road wear. The group also feels adding the 6th axle would increase fees to users, and those added fees could go toward bridge repairs. Because trucks will be able to carry more cargo, they feel fewer trucks would be on the roadways, making the roads safer.

SHIPA – Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act is the bill that wants the maximum truck weight to stay at 80,000 pounds. Safety advocates and the Teamsters are concerned that our roads and bridges can’t handle the extra weight. Their bigger concern is the ability for these maxed-out trucks to stop in a timely manner. An 80,000-pound truck going 55 mph takes 400 feet to stop when road conditions are dry. That is almost the length of 1½ football fields.

Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a two-day forum in Washington D.C. earlier this month focusing on bus and truck safety. Driver fatigue was a topic up for discussion with a solution of permitting truckers to drive a maximum of 10 hours a day. Currently they can drive 11 hours in a 14 hour work day.
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Published on: May 17, 2011

Palm Beach car accidents costly in terms of medical expenses and lost time at work

By Dean Freeman

The cost of work loss and medical expenses is $41 billion for crash-related deaths nationally, according to a recently released study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cost amounts were calculated on 2005 data, which is the most recent and accurate available on crash-related death costs.

Our Palm Beach injury attorneys know that the United Nations has proclaimed 2011 to 2020 the Decade of Action for Road Safety. Protecting lives on the world’s roadways is the goal in this 10-year quest.

The CDC released the study to go along with the Decade of Action for Road Safety campaign. The study found that half of the cost ($20.4 billion) was incurred in these 10 states: California ($4.16 billion), Texas ($3.50 billion), Florida ($3.16 billion), Georgia ($1.55 billion), Pennsylvania ($1.52 billion), North Carolina ($1.50 billion), New York ($1.33 billion), Illinois ($1.32 billion), Ohio ($1.23 billion) and Tennessee ($1.15 billion).

“Deaths from motor vehicle crashes are preventable,” said CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “Seat belts, graduated driver’s license programs, child safety seats, and helmet use save lives and reduce health care costs.”

Regarding children, the study revealed the cost related to crash deaths from birth to 19 years old was roughly $856 million. Nevada (17 percent, $66 million) had the lowest percentage of crash-related death cost and Vermont (34 percent, $25 million) had the highest.

“It’s tragic to hear that anyone dies on our nation’s roads. But it’s especially so when the person who loses his or her life is a child or teenager,” said Linda Degutis, Dr. P.H., M.S.N., director, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. “Child passenger safety laws and comprehensive graduated driver licensing laws are proven to protect young lives. We encourage states to strengthen and enforce these laws to help keep more of our young people safe.”

The CDC’s Injury Center offers the following approaches to cutting medical cost and work loss by preventing crash-related deaths:

-Wearing seat belts in the front seat decreases the chance of a fatal injury by half, which makes not wearing a seat belt a primary reason to be stopped by law enforcement in most states.

-All children should be required to ride in age and size appropriate safety seats.

-Require a comprehensive graduated driver licensing (GDL) system for teen drivers. Studies show the staging process of GDL systems can reduce crashes for 16-year-old drivers by as much as 40 percent.

-All motorcycle riders should be required to wear an approved motorcycle helmet. Statistics indicate that wearing a helmet can reduce deaths in crashes by more than 33 percent and brain injuries by 69 percent.

“These preventable costs are a reflection of the terrible suffering of American families whose loved ones are killed or injured on the roads,” said Norman Mineta, chairman of Make Roads Safe North America and the longest-serving Secretary of Transportation in U.S. history. “Today, on the launch of the first-ever Decade of Action for Road Safety, occurring in 30 cities across our nation and 50 countries worldwide, it is time for all of us to take action to save lives at home and around the globe.”
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Published on: May 12, 2011

May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month reminding Florida teen drivers to be safe

By Dean Freeman

Young people across America can’t wait for the school year to end and are looking forward to summer time fun. Teens need to keep safety in mind as they prepare for vacations, proms, graduations and road trips.

Our Palm Beach injury lawyers and Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys applaud teens helping teens stay safe.

Sadly, we all know that traffic accidents are the main cause of death for teens in America. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shows the summer months of May through August are the deadliest months of the year for teens aged 15 to 19. As a matter of fact, nearly twice as many teens died on the roads each day during these four months when compared to the rest of the year.

These are tragic statistics that should remind our young people that safe driving needs to be done year round especially in the summer.

That’s why National Youth Traffic Safety Month is so vital and is the reason each May the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) hold contests, events and promotions to heighten awareness about the dangers teens face on the road.

Nationwide, over 220 high school teams are taking part in the NOYS Act Out Loud contest, which asks teens to promote safe driving projects in their communities. This year the focus is on distracted driving, and teams have been: creating music videos and PSA’s, holding school assemblies and gathering X the TXT pledges preaching the dangers of cell phone use (talking or texting) while driving. A prize of $10,000 will go to the winning team’s local youth safety organization.

“There’s no doubt that young people have the power to educate both their peers and adults about safe driving and safer roads,” said NOYS Executive Director Sandy Spavone.

The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and NOYS also recently announced the winning Drive 2 Life Public Service Announcement that will air nationally this month as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month.
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