Alive at 25-a program for young drivers

Some young people, when they get licensed to drive, have a tendency to drive much too fast. Whether kids just don’t listen these days or it’s a question of the chemistry of a youthful brain, the risk of traffic fatalities is much higher for teenagers than drivers of any other age group.

The “Alive at 25” four-hour program is intended to keep our youngest drivers focused on safety, and the fact that it’s sanctioned through the National Safety Council suggests that it works.

While anyone young enough might get benefits from taking this course, it is not always optional. Judges in Ulster and Stanford, in particular, are likely to order that a young driver facing a charge for speeding take Alive at 25 as part of the sentence. For especially serious cases, I’ve seen judges order that the driver’s history be reviewed again in a year, just to make sure that they got the message.

If you have been pulled over for speeding, taking this course before your court date might make a difference to a judge. If you’d like to learn what I know about what you might be facing for a traffic ticket in a specific court, call Selby Legal for a free consultation.