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Global Youth Traffic Safety Month takes place throughout May, encouraging young people and communities to champion road safety. Sponsored by NOYS and NHTSA, this month-long campaign promotes safe driving behaviors and participation in local safety projects. Get involved by accessing toolkits and spreading awareness to protect young drivers.
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Expected Global Youth Traffic Safety Month Deals
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month focuses on awareness and education rather than commercial deals. Organizations like the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provide free resources, toolkits, and educational materials to schools and community groups. Many local law enforcement agencies and driving schools offer free or discounted safety workshops. Insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate often support initiatives through grants or partnerships, while automotive brands such as Ford may promote their teen driving safety programs. Nonprofits like Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) host fundraising events and advocacy campaigns to support their missions. We encourage you to visit the official websites of these organizations for ways to contribute and participate.
Platform Guide for Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
Tag National Today (linkedin.com/company/nationaltoday) and use #YouthTrafficSafety. Share statistics, policy updates, and best practices for workplace road safety.
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Mention @NatlToday and use #YouthTrafficSafety. Share real-time safety tips, campaign news, and engage with other organizations promoting road safety.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #YouthTrafficSafety. Create community events, share educational videos, and encourage local groups to participate.
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History of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
The National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS) is an organization dedicated to creating partnerships that are designed to prevent injuries, save lives, and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among the youth. They designated the month of May as Global Youth Traffic Safety Month. Global Youth Traffic Safety Month began in 2007 in a partnership project with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N.H.T.S.A) in support of their initiative — United Nations Global Road Safety Week, which promotes safety for everyone on the road.
The National Organization for Youth Safety was founded originally as the Traffic Safety Collaboration (T.F.S). For 10 years, it was supported by funding from government agencies, including the Department of Transportation. In 2005, NOYS was incorporated as the National Organization for Youth Safety in Washington, D.C and since then, has grown and expanded from a traffic safety focus to include other safety areas such as substance abuse prevention, injury prevention, and violence prevention. It is on a mission to build partnerships that will save lives, prevent injuries, and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among the youth while encouraging youth empowerment and leadership.
America, with nearly 284 million vehicles in operation, is one of the busiest countries in the world in terms of road traffic as of the third quarter of 2021. This level of traffic is one of the reasons contributing to road accidents. In 2019, there were over 12 million vehicles involved in car crashes in America, with over half that volume being passenger cars. Teenagers are involved in about three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers, and road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in this age group. This has led to the need to drastically lower the statistics.
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month timeline
The first meeting of the NOYS takes place in Washington, D.C.
Five-hundred youth are trained by the National Youth Diversity Summit on traffic safety to help reduce risk, injuries, and deaths related to traffic crashes.
NOYS becomes a 501C3 organization and collaborates with partners to develop innovative programs that reach youth with critical safety messages.
NOYS grows to over 100 members and reaches millions of youth annually.
NOYS celebrates 25 years in the fight to prevent injuries and save lives.
How Businesses Can Celebrate Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
Local businesses can actively support Global Youth Traffic Safety Month by partnering with schools or community organizations to host safety workshops or awareness events. Driving schools might offer discounted teen driving courses or free seminars on distracted driving. Auto repair shops could provide free vehicle safety checks for young drivers. Retailers can promote safety-themed products or donate a portion of sales to local traffic safety initiatives, reinforcing their commitment to community well-being and responsible driving.
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month FAQs
When is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month?
In 2027, Global Youth Traffic Safety Month will again take place throughout May, offering a full 31 days for communities to engage in youth traffic safety initiatives and education to reduce accidents and save lives.
How many teen drivers are involved in crashes annually?
While precise 2027 figures are still emerging, the trend indicates that thousands of teens continue to be involved in crashes each year. Global Youth Traffic Safety Month aims to significantly reduce these numbers through targeted education and proactive safety measures.
What is the goal of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month?
For 2027, the month continues its mission to inspire individual actions that can change the statistics of road traffic accidents involving teens. It focuses on providing accessible resources and encouraging widespread participation from youth organizations and families.
Who sponsors Global Youth Traffic Safety Month?
The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remain the leading sponsors for Global Youth Traffic Safety Month in 2027, continuing their vital partnership to advance youth traffic safety initiatives and education across the nation.
How to Observe Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
Spread awareness
Celebrate the day by spreading awareness. This brings more light to the subject matter.
Host a webinar
Host a webinar to educate people on what the month is about. This helps to educate people, especially the youth, better on what Global Youth Traffic Safety Month is about.
Obey traffic laws
Celebrate the day by doing one of the easiest things to do. Obey traffic laws to lower the statistics of traffic-related accidents.
5 Important Facts About Road Safety
The mortality rate is high
More than 1.2 million people die in road traffic accidents every year.
Vulnerable road users suffer a lot
About half of all road crash victims are vulnerable road users such as cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
It affects the economy
Road traffic crashes cost countries about 4% of their gross national product (G.D.P).
Reduction in speed saves lives
For every 0.6mph reduction in average speed, a 2% reduction in the number of road crashes is achieved.
Helmets save lives
Helmets reduce fatal and serious head injuries by about 45%.
Why Global Youth Traffic Safety Month is Important
It saves lives
Observing the month helps to save lives. As more education is achieved on the subject matter, more lives are saved as they are more sensitized.
It boosts the economy
Road traffic accidents cause a country’s G.D.P a significant amount. By observing Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, more accidents are prevented and so the economy is boosted.
It lowers costs for families
Not just the economy takes a hit when a road traffic accident occurs. Families also spend money that could have been used for something else on treating road traffic accidents.
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