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First Impact First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents of teen drivers about the Missouri Gr Thank You ... The First Impact Team

• First Impact educates parents and teens regarding Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL)
law.
• Attendance at First Impact is perfect for: o Parents of teen drivers, ages 14 – 19
o New and soon to be teen drivers, ages 14 – 19

• First Impact aims to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries among teens. It further
attempts to reduce teen involved crashes by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of
Missouri’s GDL law. The Objectives of the First Impact Program are to Increase
• Awareness of teen driving risks
• Understanding of Missouri’s GDL law
• GDL monitoring and enforcement at home
• Importance of being a positive role model
You can expect a:
• 90-minute evidence-based injury prevention program presented in person by law enforcement
officers and trained facilitators.
• The format will include PowerPoint, video, handouts and you will be provided an opportunity to
ask questions.

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When you see flashing lights on the roadside, slow down and MOVE OVER! 🚨
09/14/2026

When you see flashing lights on the roadside, slow down and MOVE OVER! 🚨

No matter what you call it, it’s illegal to drive when you are impaired in any way. Be sure to have a plan, and speak up...
09/13/2026

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09/12/2026
The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol announce the launch of a new site for the...
09/10/2026

The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol announce the launch of a new site for the public to report suspicious activity in Missouri: “Show-Me Shield”. www.showmeshield.mo.gov

Behind every statistic is a life lost to a 100% preventable crime. 🚓As law enforcement patrols enforce our Drive Sober o...
09/09/2026

Behind every statistic is a life lost to a 100% preventable crime. 🚓
As law enforcement patrols enforce our Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, remember: driving impaired is NEVER worth the risk.

A recent study found that speeding has become normal for many drivers. Has it become normal for you?
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Rusk Rehabilitation Building, Room 1247, 315 W Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO
65212

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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