#SafeDriveSummer: Let’s Educate, Have Fun, and Save Lives Apply Now

#SafeDriveSummer is our campaign to inspire Michigan drivers to drive safely this summer – and every summer. The 100 Deadliest Days for drivers of all ages – but especially teenagers – is the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It accounts for approximately 30% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Michigan for the entire year. If we educate and work together, we can save lives.

To be a part of #SafeDriveSummer, we invite drivers like you to submit a funny video of yourself safely mimicking the not-so-safe driving habits of someone you know such as your parent, your child, a family member or a friend. You can also submit a video of your child mimicking your bad driving habits – which will shine a light on just how much of an impact adult driving habits have on our little ones in the backseat.

Our hope is that with the use of a little good-natured and light-hearted humor, we can motivate the people we love – as well as all the people with whom we share the road – to replace their bad driving habits with new, safer ones. This will make the roads safer for everyone.

The best videos will be posted on Michigan Auto Law’s social media pages and the names of the drivers who submitted the videos will be placed into a drawing to win a Gas Gift Card. We will announce the winners of the #SafeDriveSummer Gas Gift Cards in August and September on Michigan Auto Law’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Follow us on social media for valuable tips, fun trivia, and helpful advice on talking to teens about safe driving.

Together, through education and awareness, we can make a real difference.

The goal of Michigan Auto Law’s #SafeDriveSummer campaign is to raise awareness about the most dangerous time of year to drive in Michigan. Our hope is that together we can prevent car accidents and save lives. Michigan traffic fatalities have been on the rise in recent years, and the 100-day period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has consistently proven to be especially deadly for drivers.

#SafeDriveSummer gives Michigan residents who are 16 years of age or older and who have a valid Michigan driver’s license the opportunity to compete to win a Gas Gift Card. If a contest participant is under the age of 18, a parental or guardian consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian if the participant is selected as a winner. Additionally, if a child under the age of 18 appears in your video, a consent form signed by the child’s parent or guardian must accompany your video submission.

To eligible to win, we invite you to do the following:

1. Follow Michigan Auto Law on social media – @MichiganAutoLaw on Facebook and/or @_autolaw on Instagram
2. Create a funny video of you safely mimicking the not-so-safe driving habits of someone you know such as your parent, your child, a family member or a friend. You can also submit a video of your child mimicking your bad driving habits. Please note that by “safely” we mean not while you are actually driving a vehicle.
3. Submit your video to Michigan Auto Law by using our form below
4. Share your video on your social media channels, tagging Michigan Auto Law and using #SafeDriveSummer
5. Submit your video by August 20, 2024, to be considered for the August #SafeDriveSummer Gas Gift Card.
6. Submit your video by September 20, 2024, to be considered for the September #SafeDriveSummer Gas Gift Card.
7. Winners for the August Gas Gift Card are not eligible to win the September Gas Gift Card.

The best videos will be posted on Michigan Auto Law’s social media pages and if your video is posted, your name will be submitted into a drawing to win a Gas Gift Card.

To determine the best #SafeDriveSummer videos, the videos will be judged and evaluated based on the following factors: (1) ability to use humor to shed light on bad driving habits that we should all be aware of, (2) ability persuade others to drive safely, (3) ability to catch people’s attention, (4) creativity, and (5) compliance with the #SafeDriveSummer Official Rules contained in this section.

We will announce the winners of the #SafeDriveSummer Gas Gift Cards in August and September on Michigan Auto Law’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

All participants are required to read, understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use with a check marked box within the submission form below. For details review each document here:

• Terms & Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Use

Below are statistics about the dangers that teen drivers in Michigan face during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day:

• 23 teen drivers in Michigan are involved in fatal crashes every year during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, on average, according to AAA.
• 25 people lose their lives in fatal crashes involving teen drivers every year in Michigan during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, on average. (AAA)
• 35.5% of fatal crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 in Michigan in 2023 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• 32% of fatal crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 in Michigan in 2022 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• 35.1% of fatal crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 in Michigan in 2021 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• 40.3% of fatal crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 in Michigan in 2020 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• 31.5% of fatal crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 in Michigan in 2019 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)

The 100 Deadliest Days of summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day are dangerous for all drivers in Michigan – young and old, new and experienced.

Here are statistics for fatal motor vehicle accidents involving drivers of all ages in Michigan:

• In 2023, 34.8% of all fatal crashes in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2022, 32.9% of all fatal crashes in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2021, 31.3% of all fatal crashes in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2020, 40.6% of all fatal crashes in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2019, 30.4% of all fatal crashes in Michigan in 2019 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)

Our #SafeDriveSummer tips to keep you and the family safe include: 

1. Do not drive while you are distracted and do not engage in distracted driving
2. Do not drive after you have been drinking and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
3. Do not drive if you are drowsy, sleepy, tired, or insufficiently rested
4. Do not speed and always drive the speed limit speeding
5. Always, always, always wear your seat belt whether you are a driver, front seat passenger or rear-seat passenger.

All of these dangerous driving behaviors can significantly increase your chances of being involved in an otherwise preventable car accident.

Here is information about the risks involved with these dangerous – and potentially deadly – driving behaviors:

1. Texting drivers are 23 times more likely to crash. (Virginia Tech Transportation Institute)
2. Drivers are 12 times more likely to crash if they are dialing a handheld cell phone while driving. (Virginia Tech Transportation Institute)
3. “Driving while talking on cell phones – handheld and hands-free – increases risk of injury and property damage crashes fourfold.” (National Safety Council)
4. “Distraction plays a role in nearly six out of ten teen crashes.” (AAA)
5. Drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 to 0.079 are 7 times more likely to be in a fatal crash and 6 to 17 times more likely to be killed than sober drivers. (MADD, Studies on the Effectiveness of .05 BAC)
6. “Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, and teens have the highest risk.” (AAA)
7. “Excessive speed” was a factor in 19.9% of all car accident fatalities in Michigan in 2022. (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, 2022, Fact Sheets, “Speeding”“Speeding is a factor in nearly 30 percent of fatal crashes involving teen drivers.” (AAA)
8. Wear seat belts – NHTSA data shows wearing a safety belt can significantly reduce the risk of death by 45% (car) to 60% (light truck, pickup or SUV) or injury by 50% (car) to 65% (light truck, pickup or SUV).

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident in Michigan this summer, call Michigan Auto Law now 800-968-1001 for a free consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer near you. There is no cost or obligation. You can also visit our contact page or use the chat feature on our website.

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