During National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, the Porterville Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about safe driving habits and the Rules of the Road before handing over the keys.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2023, there were 2,611 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver. In 2023, 465 people were killed in crashes on California roads involving drivers aged 20 or younger, accounting for nearly 11.5 percent of fatalities in traffic crashes.

Porterville Police Department reminds parents and caregivers to discuss the dangers of risky driving behaviors like speedin

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