Spring- Take Time to be Safe
April 01, 2008
As Prom and graduation approach, teenagers are celebrating these joyous events! Unfortunately, during this time, thousands of young people are unnecessarily killed or seriously injured when teenagers celebrate their success by drinking and driving. Safe Communities of Wright County encourages you to take some time to talk with your teenagers about the dangers of drinking, driving, and reckless behavior.
Discussions should include clear guidelines about your expectations. You need to know your teenager’s location, curfew, friends, and plans for the evening. Also, your teenager should know that he or she should never get into a vehicle when the driver has been drinking. Remember, it is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle after having consumed any amount of alcohol (statute 169.1218).
Celebrate this joyous time with your teenager, but take the time to emphasize safety. Spring can be a wonderful time of year. Do your part to ensure that it is wonderful!
Patty Johnson
Assistant Principal
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Safe Communities of Wright County
Board Member
Discussions should include clear guidelines about your expectations. You need to know your teenager’s location, curfew, friends, and plans for the evening. Also, your teenager should know that he or she should never get into a vehicle when the driver has been drinking. Remember, it is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle after having consumed any amount of alcohol (statute 169.1218).
Celebrate this joyous time with your teenager, but take the time to emphasize safety. Spring can be a wonderful time of year. Do your part to ensure that it is wonderful!
Patty Johnson
Assistant Principal
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Safe Communities of Wright County
Board Member
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