April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness of the dangers and cost of this growing epidemic. In 2012, distracted driving in the United States alone resulted in at least: 3,328 fatalities 410,000 injuries Did you know that 40% of American teens say that they have been in a car
The Century Council is now the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (FAAR) For almost 30 years I have been involved with traffic safety: as an assistant prosecutor in the courtroom, a trainer of prosecutors and law enforcement, and Director of the National Center for DWI Courts and now, as a traffic safety consultant. I work with
This is Part Two of a two-part series. Your daughter or son is born and you understand you have new responsibilities. There is the expectation to raise your child to be a strong, intelligent, and caring adult. Being a parent requires you work day in and day out supporting, caring, holding accountable, and loving him
This is Part One of a two-part article on educating children about road safety. Drive in most neighborhoods, and you will see children out playing; walking, running, maybe even riding a bicycle. Drive on a highway, and look into other cars, you will see children in the back seat; talking, reading, and watching. Maybe even
Will you be traveling on the road today? Do you know anyone that is going to drink? Have you made your plans on how to get home safely? A Dangerous “Holiday” St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, started as a cultural and religious holiday recognizing the death of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. It is
Do you live somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere? Do you drive to work or to visit family or friends by car? Do you prepare for unpleasant surprises? It is clearly winter in the northern part of the globe: ice storms, snowstorms, and extreme cold. And remember, officially we are only in the first few weeks