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Video PSA Contest Winners Announced!
May 2, 2022
In conjunction with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance hosted its fourth video public service announcement contest. The contest was open to high-school students and designed to encourage young drivers and their friends and peers to avoid distracted driving. The award ceremony was held on April 27th and included […]
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 28, 2022
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking — whether it be on the phone or to others in the car, setting your navigation, adjusting what you’re listening to, drinking coffee, applying makeup, […]
Vote Now through April 17 for the People’s Choice Award in the #SafeDrivesSaveLivesVT High School PSA Contest!
April 11, 2022
Everybody go vote for your choice of winner in the People’s Choice category of the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance’s #SafeDrivesSaveLivesVT high school PSA video contest! Vote once each day for as many of the 18 finalist videos as you feel deserve to win at https://woobox.com/qb999b
The Turn Off Texting Mobile Classroom: On the Road with New Graphics!
January 31, 2022
The Turn Of Texting simulator is back in action! With a period of down-time while new graphics were added and the mobile classroom had mechanical work done, it’s now back on the road scheduling dates around the state. YSCVT sends very special thanks to AT&T for making the new program graphics possible. As a long-time […]
Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Announces #SafeDrivesSaveLivesVT Video Contest
January 29, 2022
In conjunction with April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance (VHSA) announces its fourth annual video public service announcement contest. With a focus on distracted driving, the #SafeDrivesSaveLivesVT contest is open to high-school students and designed to encourage young drivers, their friends, and classmates to avoid distracted driving. Cash prizes will […]
Turn Off Texting Program Now Scheduling
September 7, 2021
Turn Off Texting is a free, hands-on distracted driving safety demonstration that visits high schools across Vermont. We’re now scheduling presentations through September. To Vermont’s Driver Educators: The feeling of writing this note matches the spirit of this very sunny day — The Youth Safety Council’s Turn Off Texting presentations are available again to visit schools, […]
#802phonesdown!headsup! Video Contest Award Ceremony April 27!
April 25, 2021
The Youth Safety Council of Vermont and Vermont Highway Safety Alliance welcome all to attend the #802phonesdown!headsup! video contest virtual award ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27th. In conjunction with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the VHSA hosted the third #802phonesdown!headsup! video public service announcement contest. The contest was open to […]
Txt U L8R Returns to UVM Medical Center April 22
April 6, 2021
Txt U L8R is a virtual event for new and experienced drivers. Hosted by the University of Vermont Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center, it brings to life the realities they see resulting from distracted driving. Distracted driving is a leading cause of preventable car crashes. Whether you recently got your permit or have […]
Close to Back in Action! Paul Gets Vaccinated
April 6, 2021
Paul Burroughs, our extraordinary Turn Off Texting presenter, received his first vaccination shot on March 8. The Youth Safety Council sends our warmest appreciation to everyone involved in distributing vaccinations and moving Vermont closer to normalcy — the challenge has been huge, and these Vermonters have been up for it! We’re all looking forward to […]
High School Video PSA Contest! #802phonesdown!headsup!
January 18, 2021
In conjunction with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance (VHSA) announces the third #802phonesdown!headsup! video public service announcement contest! The contest is open to high-school students and designed to encourage young drivers and their friends and peers to avoid distracted driving. Create a 25 second YouTube video on the […]