Traffic crashes represent the number one cause of teen fatalities. Sadly for Hamilton County, a number of fatal crashes took the lives of Hamilton County teens in 2007.
In response, a grassroots group organized a Teen Driving Summit last August, which included County leaders, and a coalition of parents, law enforcement officials, insurance companies and driving schools discussed proactive measures to safeguard young drivers. Recommendations were made regarding ways to increase personal responsibility, driver safety, and awareness, while equipping young drivers with the very best instruction, understanding, ongoing education, and accountability. The group also concluded that state legislators need to close the current loopholes in driver license laws and explore ways to reduce crash risks for young drivers by focusing on research and outreach efforts.
The resolution passed today supports this effort, and echoes the need for a comprehensive study to identify best practices, current laws and instructional guidelines on teen driving.
“This is an issue that needlessly devastates families and communities, and we need to do whatever we can to reduce the number of fatal teen crashes on our roads,” said County Commission David Pepper, who brought forward the resolution.
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David on 01.14
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Express Support of a Comprehensive Study of Data, Best Practices to Guide Legislation in Ohio Today, Hamilton County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution supporting and advancing a community effort pursuing solutions to teen driving fatalities in the community and State.... (more)
