We are proud to announce that the Upper Bucks County Technical High School achieved the greatest percentage increase in seatbelt usage for the 18th Annual Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge presented by NJM Insurance Group!
Upper Bucks Tech High School student drivers posted a four percent increase (92 % in Fall to 96 % in Spring) which was the best of all 21 schools that participated in the challenge this year.
Upper Bucks Technical High School students from the Law Enforcement Program under the direction of Safety Officer David Gale received a cash grant and perpetual plaque for their accomplishment.
“I am very proud of all of our students who participated in this program,” said Gale. “They took the program seriously and were very excited about doing their public service announcement videos. This is just another example of how dedicated our students are to this school and to the safety of others. It was all the students in the Law Enforcement Program that took the initiative to make the program a success. This is also a credit to their Instructors Mr. Joel Ritter and Mr. Matthew Phelan.”
In Fall 2024, baseline surveys on seatbelt usage by student drivers were conducted at high schools throughout the county without the knowledge of the student body or administration in order to ensure the most accurate data sampling. All schools were then challenged to raise seatbelt usage and participate in the Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge. Various student groups then at each participating school promote the Seatbelt Challenge to all students throughout the school year in a variety of creative ways. Follow-up surveys took place unannounced in April and May and the winning schools were decided.
The overall winner of the Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge presented by NJM Insurance Group will be announced at a later date.
NJM Insurance Group was the presenting sponsor this year with supporting sponsorships coming from AAA Mid-Atlantic, Automotive Training Center, Bucks County Community College, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Bowman, Stark & Stark, and Visit Bucks County.
“The TMA Bucks Seatbelt Challenge is critical in spreading awareness that wearing a seatbelt is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself on the road,” said Erica Rosso, NJM Consumer Safety Partnership and Program Supervisor. “NJM is proud to continue our partnership with TMA Bucks to promote safe driving habits and we congratulate this year’s winners.”
