The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office announced on April 7 that it will host distracted driver classes for teenagers starting the second week of June at the St. Clair Agriculture and Multi-Event Center.
The announcement comes as April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a campaign focused on raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encouraging safer road habits among drivers.
Sheriff Billy J. Murray said that the School Resource Division will lead these educational sessions, which are open to all individuals aged 14 to 18 years old. The program aims to educate young drivers about responsible behavior behind the wheel and help reduce incidents caused by distractions while driving.
Officials encourage interested participants to sign up now in order to secure a spot in the upcoming classes. By targeting teenagers, law enforcement hopes to instill safe driving practices early on and contribute to overall road safety in the community.
These efforts reflect ongoing initiatives by local authorities during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with a focus on preventing accidents before they occur.