UK-KIPRC Adolescent Safety Education TSP-2026-00-00-03

ABSTRACT Transportation Safety Education for Adolescents Kentucky 2025-2026 The Checkpoints Program, developed by The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and The Preusser Research Group, was adapted for use in Kentucky by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center''s Kentucky Violence and Injury Prevention Program with support from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Checkpoints is an evidence-based intervention for teen driver safety that is being promoted and implemented in Kentucky communities. Interested communities and high schools that demonstrate capacity to implement this public health education program are eligible to receive community educator training, materials, potential funding support, and support to facilitate the implementation of the Checkpoints Program. The goal of the Kentucky Checkpoints program is to increase parent involvement in teen driving and to help teens gain gradual driving experience to reduce driving violations, crashes, and related injuries. The project will also work to improve occupant protection with partners through signage and education with participating partners across the Commonwealth.