Nature of Incident: Police Department Offers “Start” Smart” Driving Program for Young
Adult Drivers
Location: Thousand Oaks Police Station
Community Room
2101 E. Olsen Rd.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 29th , 2018, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department - Traffic Bureau
Narrative
The Thousand Oaks Police Department will be hosting a program to educate newly licensed and
future licensed drivers on November 29th at the Thousand Oaks Police Station Community
Room. The “Start Smart” Driving Program is a cooperative effort between the California
Highway Patrol, Thousand Oaks Police Department, teenage drivers, and their parents.
Nationwide, 43 percent of first-year drivers and 37 percent of second-year drivers are involved in
car crashes. The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among
any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times
more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash.
In an attempt to remain proactive and not reactive, the Start Smart Program is designed to help
young drivers and their parents/guardians understand the responsibilities associated with driving
a motor vehicle. Start Smart will show how a poor choice behind the wheel can change the lives
of everyone involved. Our goal is to raise awareness and reduce the number of teen-related
injuries and deaths due to collisions.
To make a reservation, interested parents are asked to call the Thousand Oaks Police
Department Traffic Bureau at (805) 494-8271. Space is limited to 25 students and their parents.
There is no charge to attend the program.
CHIEF OF POLICE
COMMANDER TIM HAGEL
SHERIFF
GEOFF DEAN
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Prepared by:
Deputy Mike Sinacori
Media Release Date: October 11, 2018
Media Follow-Up Contact: Deputy Mike Sinacori
[email protected]
(805) 494-8290
Approved by: Captain Don Aguilar
