We had a great time at Community Day this past weekend. Thanks to our partnership with the New Castle Police Department led by Detective Kevin Watts, we were able to demonstrate for our community members why “If You’re Impaired, You’re Not Really There.” Adults, teens and younger children tested their skills in navigating our pedal kart through a course while wearing goggles designed to simulate intoxication or distraction. Many an orange cone was knocked over as Detective Watts guided participants through the course and explained the effects of intoxication or other impairment on driving ability.

Thanks to our summer interns and Youth Leaders Theo Browde, Nick Kuhn, Vrishank Majumdar, Julia Pecora, Katie Petrillo, Pranay Talla and Emma Terjesen, who came to assist with our booth. Thanks also to Coalition member Vince Canziani, Greeley SADD Club Carolyn D’Agostino and Isabel Irizarry and new Middle School Prevention Specialist Valerie Sutton for lending a hand and helping to educate booth visitors. 

If you didn’t get a chance to try out the pedal kart at Community Day, we are working with Detective Watts to plan other events. If you have a meeting or gathering that you think would be a good opportunity to educate participants about impaired driving, reach out to Coalition Coordinator Joe Durney at ncufycoordinator@gmail.com. For more information on impaired driving, visit the information page on our website, http://newcastleunitedforyouth.org/parent-toolkit/teens-substances-driving/