Elgin police offer teen seminar on distracted driving

Registration has begun for the Elgin Police Department's "Teens and Distracted Driving" seminar.

This popular class for teens and their parents is presented by the department's traffic unit.

It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Ave.

In an effort to educate new drivers and keep their passengers and themselves safe, this seminar will be taught by Elgin Police traffic officers and offered to teenage drivers and their parents or guardians.

New drivers may lack the experience that is needed in many driving scenarios and officers will cover topics such as teen driver risks, how to prepare for an emergency situation, the dangers of distracted driving, seat belt use, and the differences between adult and teenage licenses.

Online registration is available at www.cityofelgin.org/safeteen.

There is no fee for the class.

A parent or guardian must accompany participants under the age of 18 and Elgin residents will be given registration priority.