Teens Urge Drivers to “Power Down” during National Teen Driver Safety Week

WHAT:

To mark National Teen Driver Safety Week, students from Lincoln High School and members of Colorado’s Teen Motor Vehicle Leadership Alliance are urging teen drivers and adult drivers to “power down” their cell phones while behind the wheel. The group will also kick off a high school PSA contest about the dangers of distracted driving and the new cell phone ban for teen drivers, which goes into effect Dec. 1st. State Farm will present the legislative sponsors of the bill, Rep. Claire Levy and Sen. Bob Bacon, with special certificates of appreciation.

Photo/Video Opportunity:

An impressive number of students—more than 40 members of Lincoln High School’s student council—will unveil a special display made of old cell phones and wear t-shirts they’ve designed with safe driving messages. The students will challenge other teens to spread the word about the importance of seat belts and the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.

WHO:

•Lt. Col. Doyle Eicher, Colorado State Patrol
•Heather Halpape, PR Manager for Safety Programs, CDOT
•Laura Martinez, East High School student and member of Youth Partnership for Health
•Jennifer Cole, Lincoln High School student council president
•John Debella, State Farm Insurance
•Rep. Claire Levy and Sen. Bob Bacon, sponsors of HB 09-1094

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Abraham Lincoln High School, 2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219
Weather permitting; the event will take place outside on the patio off the Southeast parking lot (Federal & Iliff). The back-up location is in the auditorium just inside the main front entrance.

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