The Colorado State Patrol is asking parents to watch how their teenagers drive.

It is Teen Driver Safety Week, a week that brings awareness to the driving trends of teenagers. According to CSP, the most common traffic violation cited for 16-19-year-olds by troopers over the last five years is speeding. Out of the 8,282 citations written by troopers to this age category in 2024, 4,172 were for driving over the posted speed limit. Troopers say this is how fast teens were driving:

2,178: Speeding 10-19 MPH Over Prima Facie Limit/Posted Limit in Construction/School Zone/Maximum 75 MPH Speed Limit

1,731: Speeding 20-39 MPH Over Prima Facie Limit/Posted Limit in Construction/School Zone/Maximum 75 MPH Speed Limit

263: Speeding 5-9 MPH Over Prima Facie Limit

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