Saugus High School in Santa Clarita is one more school in Los Angeles County that has chosen to participate in the well-known "Every 15 Minutes" drunk-driving education program.
The Santa Clarita Signal reports that the traffic safety program will be held at the high school today and tomorrow, where teenagers are expected to learn about the consequences of consuming alcohol through an interactive program.
But perhaps the "Every 15 Minutes" at Saugus High School will stand out more and be even more effective among teenagers because Los Angeles Deputies will be joining forces with the school; who will be teaching students about the legal consequences of drunk driving accidents in addition to the emotional consequences.
The Signal reports that some students will be taken to Santa Clarita Superior Court, where a simulated conviction for manslaughter will occur. Following the court proceedings, officials from the city of Santa Clarita will speak to program participants at the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Grove. The program, which is funded by the California Highway Patrol, is known to get entire communities involved.
An assembly will be held at the high school on February 19 for the entire high school's junior and senior classes. Several guest speakers who have had family members killed in DUI crashes will convey the "don't drink and drive" message through an emotional message.
For additional information about participation in the "Every 15 Minutes" program, you can call Deputy David Shoemaker at (661) 799-5110 or visit the program's website at http://www.every15minutes.com.
Related Resources:
- Drunk Driving FAQ (FindLaw)
- Drunk Driving Sentencing (FindLaw)
- Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer directory (FindLaw)
