Teen Motor Vehicle Safety Program

Program Purpose

Public Health, in partnership with Public Works, is working to reduce traffic injuries and deaths by providing educational presentations that promote safe driving habits among teens and their families.

Program Overview

Public Health is working to reduce traffic injuries and deaths by providing educational presentations that promote safe driving habits among teens and their families through the Teen Motor Vehicle Safety Program. The program is part of a broader traffic safety initiative designed to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries in communities most impacted by roadway incidents.

Through this program, Public Health engages teens and parents in conversations about safe driving practices. The program provides educational presentations that highlight the risks of reckless and distracted driving and encourages responsible driving behaviors.

The initiative prioritizes outreach in communities with higher traffic safety risks, with a focus on promoting equity and improving safety outcomes.

What the Program Does
Program activities include:

• Educational presentations for teens and parents
• Discussions about the dangers of reckless and distracted driving
• Information on safe driving habits and responsible decision-making
• Community outreach and engagement

These efforts are designed to help prevent traffic injuries and save lives

Communities Served

The program focuses on reaching communities that have been disproportionately impacted by traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Educational presentations are offered in the following communities:

• Florence-Firestone*
•  East Los Angeles
• Westmont/West Athens
• Willowbrook/West Rancho Dominguez

*PLACE has launched its first Vision Zero Teen Motor Vehicle Safety program in Florence-Firestone that will run from 2024-2029. This program is part of the overall Florence-Firestone for All initiative funded by the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program.

Why Teen Driving Safety Matters

Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of injury and death for teenagers. Distractions such as texting while driving, speeding, and other risky behaviors significantly increase the chances of serious crashes.

By educating teens early and providing parents with resources, the Teen Motor Vehicle Safety Program works to build safer driving habits and protect young drivers, passengers, and the broader community.

Workshops and Community Engagement

The Teen Motor Vehicle Safety Program offers interactive opportunities for schools, youth programs, and community organizations to participate in safety education. These sessions are designed to be engaging, informative, and tailored to the specific needs of each community.

Educational Trainings

•  Teens and Parents: Presentations provide a space for teens and their families to engage in conversations about safe driving practices.
• Risk Awareness: These trainings highlight the dangers of reckless and distracted driving, such as texting or speeding.
• Habit Building: Participants receive information on responsible decision-making to help prevent traffic injuries and save lives.

Table and Outreach Events

•  Community Outreach: The program conducts outreach and engagement to promote traffic safety in local neighborhoods.
• Equity Focus: Efforts are prioritized in communities most impacted by roadway incidents, including Florence-Firestone, East Los Angeles, Westmont-West Athens, and Willowbrook.
• Public Partnerships: Outreach is conducted through a partnership between Public Health and Public Works to reach a broader audience across Los Angeles County.

Contact Information

If you are a school, youth involvement organization, or community organization interested in requesting an educational presentation or partnering for an outreach event, please reach out to our program representative.

Contact Person: Jon Tandoc
Email: Jtandoc@ph.lacounty.gov
Phone: (323) 929-5498