Tag Archives: distracted driving

Teen-Parent Distracted Driving Event

The #1 threat to teenagers isn’t drugs or crime…its traffic crashes. Douglas County Safe Communities Coalition, in partnership with Casey’s Amusement Park and Dilley Zimny Insurance, would like to invite teens ages 14-17, accompanied by at least one parent or … Continue reading

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TEEN POSTER AND VIDEO CONTEST

Buckle Up and Pay Attention Teens! Traffic crashes are the leading killer of Minnesota teens — and distracted driving and low seat belt use are major factors for these tragedies. Now, teens can do something about this — come up … Continue reading

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POCKET the PHONE…or POCKET the TICKET

Teen Distracted Driving Campaign Contest Winner Congratulations to Micaela Swenson from Discovery Middle School for being selected as the 2012 contest winner with her contest entry, POCKET the PHONE…or POCKET the TICKET. Micaela received a $100 Visa Gift Card and … Continue reading

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Contest hopes to curb distracted driving among teens

Teens 9-12 grade Make it. Record it. Submit it. WIN $100! High School students in Douglas County can lend their talent for a local safety campaign aimed at discouraging distracted drivers. Douglas County Safe Communities Coalition invites 9th-12th grade students … Continue reading

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Teen-Parent Distracted Driving Event at Go-Cart Track – 9/20/11

Douglas County Safe Communities, in partnership with Casey’s Amusement Park and Partington, Zimny Insurance, invite teens ages 14-17, accompanied by one parent or guardian, to experience first hand the dangers associated with distracted driving – but under safe, controlled conditions. The event will … Continue reading

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U TXT N DRV. U C LYTS. U GT TKT.

Does the title of my blog post have you confused? To some people it may read as a foreign language.  But for most teens and even some adults you translated my message just fine. You text and drive. You see flashing lights. You get … Continue reading

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The Last TXT

By now, everyone should know that texting and driving is a serious problem.  Not convinced? DO U TXT N DRV? Consider watching this video from AT&T. The Last Text The video tells the story of four teenagers, each affected by distracted driving. … Continue reading

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