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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office
A Parents Guide to Graduated Licensing
Presented By: 1st Sgt. Nancy Morin and
1st Sgt. Brian Jacobs
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Stafford County Crash Facts for 2011
There are 87,756 total licensed drivers.
There were 1,981 reportable crashes.
Out of those 1,981 reportable crashes, 414 of them involved teens between the ages of
16-19.
In Va. there were 57 fatalities involving teens between the ages of 16-19. Stafford County last year had no teen fatalities.
Source:DMV Crash facts of Virginia
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Top 5 Young Driver Actions Contributing to Crashes for 2011
Following Too Close
Failure to Yield Speeding Ran Traffic Control Device
Improper Lane Change
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Why Teens are at Risk 1. Driver inexperience.
2. Risk-taking behavior.
3. High risk situations (e.g., weather, night driving).
4. Alcohol and drug use.
5. Decision making, Impulse Control and Multitasking put teens at a higher risk because their brains haven’t maturely developed at this age.
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Virginia Has Laws to Protect Our Teens Graduated Licensing
Passenger Limitation Restrictions
First year of license: One passenger who is less than 18 years old
Second year of license: Three passengers who are less than 18 years old
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Graduated Licensing Curfew Restrictions
Cannot drive between the hours of midnight and 4:00 a.m.
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Accidents Involving Youth Drivers Between the Hours of 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. in
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Cell phone use for Provisional License Holders
Except in a driver emergency or when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped, the holder of a provisional driver’s license shall not operate a motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth while using any cellular telephone or any other wireless telecommunications device, regardless of whether such device is or is not hand-held.
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Texting While Driving
It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of Virginia while:
Communicating with another person either text messaging or email through a handheld communication device.
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Safety BeltsRequired use for:1. Drivers2 Front seat Passengers3. As of July 1, 2010 all occupants
under the age of 18. The driver is cited unless the person is licensed.
Fact:In Virginia last year there were 28 fatalities involving teens between the ages of 16-19 that were not wearing a seat belt.
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On behalf of the men and women of the Stafford Sheriff’s Office, we thank you for helping us make our community and our roads Safe.
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Internet Resources YOVASO (Youth of Va. Speak Out)
WWW.YOVASO.NET
Survive the Drive www.staffordsheriff.com
The Art of Driving www.theartofdriving.org Parent teen contract
Guides Parents on ways to have an active role in your teens driving abilities
Geico Youth At Risk