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Check out the different events that Destination Zero Deaths Regional Coordinators have been participating in across the state. For even more up to date news, please visit us on our social media pages.
The "Buckle Up, Phone Down" High School Video and Pledge Contest begins on September 1st! This contest is a great way for high school students to help spread awareness about safe driving to others. The top 3 winners of the "Buckle Up, Phone Down" High School Video and Pledge Contest will be selected by a panel of judges. In addition to entering the video challenge, students and all members of the community can take the "Buckle Up, Phone Down" Pledge to show their support for buckling their seat belt and putting their phone down every time they are in the car. For more information about the contest, please scan the QR Code or click the link for "Buckle Up, Phone Down" on our Resources & Toolkits page. Stay tuned for additional news related to the contest in the coming months!
4-H University
On June 18th and 19th, Destination Zero Deaths participated in Louisiana 4-H University. The students learned about safe driving through a space-themed presentation titled "Transporting Safely Into The Future".
A few topics covered in the presentation included safety checks before driving, the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, and what to expect if you are ever pulled over in a traffic stop. The students learned about the consequences of bad decisions while driving, as well as the benefits of good decisions while driving as they worked in teams to play the game "Galactic Gridlock Field Exercise". The students also experienced the dangers of impaired driving by trying out some coordination activities while wearing impaired driving goggles.
Special presentations included talks from Sgt. Ross Brennan, Louisiana State Police, and Dr. Joey Jones with North Louisiana Crime Lab. We hope you enjoy these pictures from the event!
Click It or Ticket
Destination Zero Deaths Regional Coordinators participated in Click It or Ticket events across the state during the national campaign from May 19th-June 1st. Click It or Ticket checkpoints help to remind the public that wearing a seat belt not only keeps you safe, but it is the law.
At many seat belt checkpoints, car seat technicians also help to make sure children are riding in the right type of seat and that their car seat fits them correctly.
Check out some of the photos from these events throughout the different regions in Louisiana!
