LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — UNLV introduced Friday it will quickly host a mock crash and DUI court docket simulation as a part of its annual Teen Driver Security Day.
The occasion shall be held on July 23 on the Carol C. Harter Classroom Constructing Advanced, in Constructing A, Auditorium 106, positioned at UNLV’s predominant campus at 4505 South Maryland Parkway. A map to the constructing may be discovered right here.
The daylong occasion will start at 7:45 a.m. and go till 4:30 p.m.
“Motor vehicle crashes continue to be one of the leading causes of death for teens in the United States,” a launch from UNLV stated. “With more distractions and transportation options — such as e-bikes and scooters — risks faced by teens on the road are increasing.”
The occasion will characteristic a “realistic portrayal” of a crash and its penalties, paired with interactive discussions led by these impacted, equivalent to mother and father and siblings of DUI victims, first responders, crash investigators, and extra.
Those that attend can even watch an actual decide and UNLV legislation pupil show the authorized course of following the crash in a mock courtroom.
“Through realistic reenactments and in-person conversations with everyday people and professionals impacted by traffic tragedies, UNLV’s Teen Driver Safety Day aims to help youths develop a sharpened awareness of their responsibilities to ensure safe driving habits — whether behind the wheel, as passengers, or as observers,” UNLV wrote.
The schedule for Teen Driver Security Day is listed beneath:
8:15 a.m. – 911 name & crash simulation video
8:40 a.m. – Reside trauma response simulation
11 a.m. – Courtroom simulation led by Hon. Suzan Baucum & UNLV legislation college students
1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Displays and testimonials
3:45 p.m. – Debrief and Q&A session
The occasion is open to the general public, and there’s a $10 value for lunch. To register for the occasion, go to this hyperlink.
