To help promote TALK to Teen Drivers Night, Governor Rell has launched a public service announcement (PSA) that will air on radio stations across the state to convey the message that this is a statewide conversation that must take place between parents and teens. Governor Rell will also issue an official proclamation setting aside April 17, 2008 as “TALK to Teen Drivers Night.”
Helpful Resources for Parents and Teens
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Traditionally, states have required beginning teenage drivers to acquire very little experience before obtaining licenses that let them drive when and where they want. In 1995, only 29 states and the District of Columbia required a learner's permit, and only 11 required the permit to be held for a minimum period ranging from 14 to 90 days. Today, as graduated driver licensing programs are being implemented, the picture has changed. Almost all states now have a three-stage licensing system for young drivers.
MADD was incorporated on September 5, 1980, the mission or purposes of MADD as stated in its Articles of Incorporation were “To aid the victims of crimes performed by individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to aid the families of such victims and to increase public awareness of the problem of drinking and drugged driving."
There are a variety of teen/parent driving agreements available on the internet. This one is provided by the Checkpoints program.











