MACON – Tuesday, April 23, Scotland County High School was recognized for their efforts in the It Only Takes One Campaign for achieving 95% seat belt usage. They also received a $200 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for being the 3rd place winner in the statewide public service announcement portion of It Only Takes One. This money will be used to further highway safety educational efforts in the school.
It Only Takes One is a statewide campaign among high school students that stresses the importance of making good decisions while on the road. One drink, one text, one distraction could end it all. But one click (of the seatbelt) could save your life. It runs from September to March.
The Missouri teen seat belt usage rate statewide is 74%. Educating our young drivers on responsible driving habits doesn't end with the competition. Please continue to keep reminding them about the importance of wearing their seat belt every time they are in a vehicle and to NOT text and drive.
For more information about this program or other highway safety information, please visit our website at https://savemolives.com/.
Photo Cutline: Pictured are Derek Weber with NEMO RPC; Lucinda Clubb with NEMO RPC and Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety; Curt Stott, high school principal; Tate Richmond, Laney Campbell, Adam Slayton, Madie Bondurant, Julie Long, all students in the multimedia class; Jenna Ward, teacher; Melissa Hamm, high school counselor and It Only Takes One advisor; and Erick Byrn, Scotland County EMT.