At the time, Crisco supported the legislation intended to limit distractions for inexperienced drivers and impose stricter penalties for violations.
Crisco
said teen-aged fatalities resulting from highway accidents are
fewer in Connecticut over the past four years while in other states
nationwide, the number of 16 and 17-year olds killed in car crashes is
increasing.
“It’s gratifying to see the tangible results of this
2008 law and it’s heartening to know all these teenagers and their
families have been – and will be – spared the unspeakable tragedy of a
fatal accident with teenaged victims,” Crisco said.
“The 11 p.m. curfew and prohibition on carrying other teens in the
car seem to have helped raise a new awareness of just how treacherous
driving can be.”
“There is also a heightened awareness among young
people of how texting and talking on a cell phone while driving can lead
to serious accidents and I think that has helped in this regard as
well,”
Crisco added.
He
pointed out another aspect of the law to include increased
parental involvement and participation in the decisions made by young
drivers. The 2008 law includes a required session at which parents and
teenagers are together when presented with information
about safe driving and new, graduated responsibilities granted as new
drivers gain experience.
“This collaboration among adults, teens, law
enforcement and other highway safety experts effectively delivers the
tried-and-true message that distracted driving is dangerous driving and
that anything and everything we do to impress upon new
drivers the serious nature of driving will help them become better
drivers,” Crisco said.
“I’m also pleased to see the state
Department of Motor Vehicles dispatch a group of students to area high
schools so they can deliver a message about safe driving to their
peers.”
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
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