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4-H Carteens is a traffic safety program for first time juvenile traffic offenders.
4-H Carteens goals include: 
- reducing the number of repeat juvenile traffic offenders
- decreasing the number of teen traffic offenders
- and increasing teen awareness of traffic/vehicular safety
In Carteen programs, 4-H teen leaders teach traffic education safety programs to first-time teen traffic offenders, while also building offenders' self-esteem and interpersonal skills. Teen traffic offenders attending this program have typically been cited for speeding, stop sign violations, reckless operation, and other similar moving violations.
Carteens program topics include:
- excessive speed
- driving under the influence
- seat belt safety use
- consequences of unsafe decisions
- dealing with peer pressure
- understanding traffic laws
- and recognizing and reacting to traffic signs and signals.
Interested in serving as a Madison County Teen CarTeen?
If you are 15 1/2 years and older, with a valid drivers permit or license, are interested in gaining leadership and organizational skills, CarTeens is an excellent opportunity for you.
CarTeen members serve as instructors and curriculum planners and educate first time offense teen drivers through games, role playing, videos, and demonstration.
Just fill out a CarTeen application and return it to the Extension office.
More Questions?
Contact: Janet Wasko Myers
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
740-852-0975
