The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition teamed up with Shawnee responders and school leaders to kick off the click it or ticket campaign.
Allen East held a mock crash to educate their students on the dangers of distractive driving.
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Governor Mike DeWine signed the state operating budget into law on June 30. As part of the new budget for fiscal years 202…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the launch of a new media campaign to encourage parents to spend quality time practicing safe driving skills with their new teen drivers.
December 10, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Public Safety: COLUMBUS — The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with AAA Northeast and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to implement a program to educate high school students about the risks of underage cannabis/marijuana use while driving. “Shifting Gears: The Blunt Truth About Marijuana & Driving” uses science-based information to explain the physical and cognitive processes that are affected by cannabis and how those effects can impact the ability to drive safely.
The 100 deadliest days for teen drivers could become even deadlier. But national organizations are working together to combat that this summer.
Last week was the start of “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers and AAA warns that it could be an even deadlier year with the combination of certain factors in place this summer.
The 100 deadliest days started memorial day and ends labor day, when the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers historically rises. This year, the combination of schools being closed, activities and summer jobs canceled, and the covid restrictions being lifted, it could make for an even worse outcome.
It’s the leading cause of death in teens over any other types of injury, disease or violence.