HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuvenile Traffic Diversion - Informational Presentation - Cupertino SRTS WorkGroup 05.13.26Juvenile Traffic Diversion
Collaboration:
Stanford Health Care’s Trauma & Injury Prevention Program
Santa Clara County, Office of Sheriff
City of Cupertino
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Who am I?
Maylyn Co, LCI
Program Project Coordinator, Trauma & Injury Prevention
Stanford Health Care
Certified League Cycling Instructor (LCI)
Educator since 2009
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What is Juvenile Traffic Diversion?
It is a two-hour bike safety education class for youth who receive citation for bicycle, pedestrian, or
other non-motor vehicle violations.
In lieu of paying the fines/fees, youth and their parent(s)/guardian(s) may take a traffic class led by a
law enforcement officer.
Why Traffic Safety looks at the 6 +1 E’s?
Education
Equity
Engineering
Evaluation
Encouragement
EngagementSafe Routes to School
Enforcement
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Why Juvenile Traffic Diversion matters?
•Encourages youth to follow the rules of the road and
practice safe behavior.
•Includes parents in decision making to reinforce
accountability at home.
•Builds a collaborative, community approach to reduce
crashes and injuries.
•Supports safer streets for all families and neighbors.
i.e. Community includes schools, educators, law enforcement, etc.
Community
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Why Injury Prevention matters?
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Why Enforcement matters?
•Save lives.
•Prevent crashes.
•Keep streets safe for all.
•Officers enforce traffic laws to protect you and
encourage safe behavior, using education and fair
consequences—not just tickets.
Source: With a new, tougher... - John Palminteri NewsChannel 3-12 | Facebook
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Why You matter?
Youth
•Stay safe
•Stay independent
•Get to school/work/activities
Parents
•Support safe decisions
•Encourage responsible travel
•Stay informed and connected
What you decide today matters!
Ride Safely. Be seen. Be alert. Be
Predictable.
Wear a helmet
Follow the rules of the road.
Parents may not know what you know
about bicycle safety. Share with your
parents the information you learned in
school.
Get your peers attention
Organize a challenge, launch a social media
campaign and promote
education/advocacy at your school.
What can YOU do?
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100 Safest Days of Summer
“The 100 days between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day
weekend are the most dangerous time of year for teen drivers and
passengers.”
Source: Why It Matters | 100 Safest Days of Summer
Connect with us
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Maylyn Co, LCI
Injury Prevention Program Coordinator
650-724-9369 (main)
mayco@stanfordhealthcare.org
Injuryprevention@stanfordhealthcare.org
www.stanfordhealthcare.org/bikesafety