Good News About Teen Drivers in Baltimore

Newly released statistics show a drop in deadly car accidents involving teenagers in the Baltimore area.  From 2003 - 2007, the number of deadly accidents dropped from 62 per year to 21 per year, while the number of car accidents involving injuries dropped from more than 4,000 per year to just over 1,900 per year.  While the loss of life is still too high these numbers show a dramatic improvement.  Experts say that the reduction is due to changes in the licensing procedures for young drivers.  Young drivers now go through a graduated entry into unrestricted driving privileges.  I applaud these changes.  In my law practice I see the devastation caused by fatal car accidents, particularly those involving the loss of a teenager.  Any steps that will prevent even one family from dealing with that horror are worthwhile in my opinion.