Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, August 31, 2009, 8:37 PM
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'Safe Ride' gears up for tipsy teens, others
Original post made on Aug 31, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, August 31, 2009, 8:37 PM
Comments
Posted by safe ride needs
a resident of Menlo Park
on Aug 31, 2009 at 10:15 pm
a resident of Menlo Park
on Aug 31, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Safe Rides needs adult volunteers badly!! Please call to help. We need one adult volunteer every Friday and Saturday night.
Posted by Parent of teen driver
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 31, 2009 at 11:08 pm
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 31, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I hope that all teen drivers volunteering are all beyond the newly licensed laws that prevent teens driving teens, and teens driving after the hour of 11.00 pm. We wouldn't want to be seen encouraging teens to break the law.
Otherwise, a very good idea and well worth the effort.
Posted by common sense
a resident of Barron Park
on Sep 1, 2009 at 10:29 am
a resident of Barron Park
on Sep 1, 2009 at 10:29 am
The law was passed to prevent drunk teens from driving. If breaking this law saves teenagers' lives, I say go for it!
Posted by Concerned resident
a resident of another community
on Sep 1, 2009 at 1:38 pm
a resident of another community
on Sep 1, 2009 at 1:38 pm
sure, lets condone drinking and send the message that it is ok, go ahead break the law and someone will cover for you. No wonder we are so messed up as a society.
Posted by Dean
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 1, 2009 at 2:32 pm
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 1, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I just contacted the red cross to volunteer!
Posted by Former SR Volunteer
a resident of Downtown North
on Sep 1, 2009 at 4:08 pm
a resident of Downtown North
on Sep 1, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Teen drivers for Safe Ride must have completed their one year of driving (as required by California's graduated drivers license laws (GDL) ). And their driving license must have cleared a full "check" by the DMV. Younger volunteers or those who have not yet completed the requirements of the GDL support Safe Ride as navigators, phone communicators, and a variety of other essential roles.
Posted by Tracy
a resident of Gunn High School
on Sep 1, 2009 at 4:59 pm
a resident of Gunn High School
on Sep 1, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I would like to provide some insigt into this program. Yes, it provides a safe, non-judgemental way for students who may have been drinking to get HOME safely. It also provides a safe exit strategy for girls or boys who find themselves in awkward or unfamiliar surroundings to get HOME safely. The students who call for this service are using good judgement and staying out from behind the wheel, or not walking home in less than ideal conditions. It does not condone or encourage bad behavior it provides a safe alternative - for the realities of some teen behavior. The student volunteers, who work until 2 am know the value of this service, the students who call for rides, know the value of this service. The volunteers are trained and know when and if to contact additional help. This program teaches, protects, and saves lives.
Posted by safe ride needs
a resident of Menlo Park
on Sep 1, 2009 at 11:02 pm
a resident of Menlo Park
on Sep 1, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Thank you Dean, for calling to volunteer!!
Posted by jardins
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 2, 2009 at 4:59 pm
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 2, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Concerned resident: the Safe Ride program does NOT condone drinking. It deals with the reality that some young people make unwise decisions--they drink and then they drive. The Safe Ride program saves those people from themselves--and it ALSO saves countless innocent people: those who otherwise would ride home with drunk drivers, those in vehicles in collision with drunk drivers' vehicles, pedestrians, etc.
Posted by OuJrTMKsyFfuO
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 15, 2009 at 5:15 am
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 15, 2009 at 5:15 am
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Posted by Younger Volunteer
a resident of Menlo Park
on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:43 pm
a resident of Menlo Park
on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Hi, I am a younger teen, so I don't have my permit. I would like to volunteer, but I want to know if it is all week because I have school. When are the times? Thank You.
Posted by teen volunteer
a resident of another community
on Nov 30, 2009 at 6:25 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 30, 2009 at 6:25 pm
hey, younger volunteer, I do no participate in the Palo Alto Safe Rides but do for the South Orange County Safe Rides and it is to my understanding most safe ride programs only operate on Friday and Saturday nights. Usually from about 10pm to 2 am. get involved! its a great program!
Posted by johnston
a resident of Crescent Park
on Dec 24, 2009 at 9:07 pm
a resident of Crescent Park
on Dec 24, 2009 at 9:07 pm
this program is not addressing many other problems that the community faces. for example, did you know 29% of teenagers in the 13-19 age group will turn to a stimulant such as crystal methamphetamine for the anti depressant capabilities. This new type of 'speedball' has also showed to statically save lives but we all know that maybe in society there are too many lives.
