In 2002, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department took a drastic step in attempting to reduce the amount of teen driving related fatalities. By enacting the STTOP program (Sheriff’s Teen Traffic Offender Program), L.A. has taken a step forward in reducing reckless teen driving by intervening when new drivers exhibit poor judgment or dangerous driving habits on the road.
Ideally, here’s how it works:
- A citizen spots a teen driving dangerously and dials a special 877 number to report the behavior. The caller should try to note a license number and vehicle or driver description.
- A law enforcement officer will run the plate number and visit the driver’s home to speak with the parents.
- Parents also take responsibility and suspend driving privileges until the teen driver once again proves responsibility.
The idea itself may seem rather simple and quaint, like something straight out of Leave It to Beaver. However, law enforcement officials claim that the program has been successful so far. More community involvement is just what STTOP needs to make it flourish.
If you want to report a dangerous teen driver, call the programs toll-free number 1 (877) 310-STOP (7867).
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