The
Community Parent Center in partnership with the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD and
Legislator David Denenberg, will bring the highly acclaimed “Driving in the
Safe Lane” program to the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at
7:30pm. The 90-minute lecture program will be held at the Brookside
School, located at 1260 Meadowbrook Road.
The
program brings together a retired police officer and the parent of a teen
driver who was tragically killed in a car crash. The program educates
parents, new and prospective teen drivers about safety measures, New York State
driving laws, and parental responsibilities. Since the program’s
inception, it has grown in popularity for its comprehensive approach and impact
on those who attend.
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Motor
vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury and death for 16-19 year
olds. Driving in the Safe Lane was launched in 2006 by the Community
Parent Center in response to the growing problem of unsafe teen driving.
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“Our
goal is to save young lives through education and awareness. Our message
is that driving is a privilege and comes with great responsibility,” said Wendy
Tepfer, Executive Director of the Community Parent Center.
Driving
in the Safe Lane is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration with a grant from the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
The Community Parent Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to
providing parents and families with education, resource information, and the
support they need to raise resilient children who are safe, confident,
nonviolent, and drug free. To register for the program or for more
information about the Community Parent Center, contact 516-771-9346 or e-mail cpc1260@hotmail.com.
