Study shows tougher driving rules for teens are working

SPRINGFIELD – Tougher teen driving laws can significantly reduce the number of fatal crashes involving 16-year-olds, according to a study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

"Motor vehicle crashes remain the No. 1 cause of death for teens in the United States, and roughly 1,000 16-year-old drivers are involved in fatal crashes each year," said a statement from AAA Chicago President Brad Roeber. "This study was commissioned to understand the ability of legislation to make a difference on teen driver safety."

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