Get
Real Behind The Wheel
Young Driver Programs
Safe Teen Driver strives to teach young drivers about
responsible behavior behind the wheel of a car and
in life. Its programs target teens and twenty-somethings
with a powerful message designed to grab their attention
and make them think about the consequences of their
actions.
Safe Teen Driver comes to high schools, churches
and other community locations to present information
and personal experiences to young drivers. These visits
often include speeches from Bruce Murakami and Justin
Cabezas, other victims’ stories, talks from
young drivers convicted of a vehicular crime, and
material from local law enforcement. The program blends
hard-hitting realism with inspiration, hope, and forgiveness.
It leaves lasting impressions and motivates young
drivers to take responsibility for their actions.
To request a presentation, fill out our online
form or contact Safe Teen Driver at 727-420-7937.
View a clip from the Safe Teen Driver
Presentation CD outlining the extraordinary relationship
between Bruce Murkami and Justin Cabezas, this video
tells the story of the origins of the Safe Teen Driver
program.
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C.A.R.S.
PROGRAM
Safe Teen Driver frequently partners with C.A.R.S.
(Cops Against Racing on Streets) for events and educational
promotions. C.A.R.S. shares the same vision as Safe
Teen Driver—the desire to prevent reckless driving
by teens—and together the two organizations
can get reach even more young drivers.
The Tampa Police C.A.R.S is a unique educational
program that guides young drivers toward making safe,
smart decisions while driving. The program works with
teens to help them avoid reckless driving and racing
on streets. It also strives to offer alternatives
to this potentially deadly behavior.
The two-part program first involves an educational
component that runs approximately 40 minutes in length
and is taught in area high schools. The second component,
which offers tremendous appeal to young drivers, is
a car club. The club is open to all drivers and features
regular “tuner shows”—car shows
where drivers can view other cars and enter their
own car in a contest.
C.A.R.S. is on the move and working to ensure that
the car clubs are in all area high schools. The C.A.R.S.
Program is supported and endorsed by the staff of
the Tampa Police Department, the Hillsborough County
Sheriff's Office, the Hillsborough County State Attorney's
Office and Hillsborough County Public Schools.
To learn more, please visit the C.A.R.S.
web page.
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FUTURE CHANGE:
Young Drivers Redemption Program
Safe Teen Driver works with young drivers who have
committed a vehicular crime. Whether already sentenced
or still in the legal system, Safe Teen Driver may
offer help to these drivers who understand the gravity
of their actions, are truly remorseful, and who want
to change their lives and the lives of other young
drivers. Working with Safe Teen Driver, these young
drivers deliver powerful messages of responsibility
on the road and in life to their peers.
To contact Safe Teen Driver, please call 727-420-7937
or e-mail Bruce Murakami at info@safeteendriver.org.
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