(Lincoln, Neb.)- The Nebraska State Patrol continues its efforts to reduce the number of serious injury and fatality crashes involving teen drivers through a three-month long initiative focusing on youthful drivers and seat belt usage.
Beginning in January and running through March, the agency will provide educational programs utilizing its Rollover Simulators, Seat Belt Convincers and Driving Simulator. The educational programs are made possible thanks in part to a $20,350 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).
According to the Nebraska Strategic Highway Safety Plan, teen drivers between 16-20 years of age represent the highest number of unbelted fatalities. More than half of young drivers involved in a fatal crash were not wearing seatbelts.
“By getting out into the community and connecting with teens, we hope to drive home the important role seat belts play in saving lives,” said Colonel Bradley Rice, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We want everyone to arrive alive. By buckling up you put the odds in your favor.”
Those interested in scheduling a safety presentation should contact their nearest Troop Area Office:
