AUGUSTA, Maine — During the past year, Maine had about 50 fatal crashes involving young drivers.
Secretary of State Charlie Summers says that’s almost one crash involving someone between the ages of 16 and 24 per week, and it’s too many.
Summers, the state’s chief motor vehicle official, announced on Thursday an effort to address the safety of young drivers.
“Conversations With the Communities” will be held at Bureau of Motor Vehicle offices starting Thursday, Jan. 5th in Lewiston at 6 p.m. The public meetings will continue Jan. 9 in Kennebunk, Jan. 12 in Portland, Jan. 17 in Bangor, Jan. 18 in Caribou and Jan. 19 in Calais.
Summers has also established a technical review panel that will examine young driver requirements to find areas where they need to be improved.
Secretary of State Charlie Summers says that’s almost one crash involving someone between the ages of 16 and 24 per week, and it’s too many
Send them threatening letters Charlie!!
Teaching courtesy while driving–i.e., not to weave in and out of traffic–staying off cell phones, paying attention to what is in front of them and to the sides and in the rear view mirror, wearing seat belts, having the proper number of passengers for the number of seat belts, etc.–just a few.