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Meeting Date:	05/13/2024
Driving Simulator
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Christina Moncivais
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to purchase a virtual driver interactive simulator, LX49C full cab simulator, a cutting-edge driving simulator designed for immersive virtual reality demonstrations that vividly demonstrate the dangers of impaired driving for use as part of a drunk driving/ distracted driving awareness program from Virtual Driver Interactive in an amount not to exceed $19,140.00. [Account #2152-3010-001-470000 Capital Outlay (Federal forfeiture funds)]

Issue: Impaired driving remains an issue that affects Americans every day. On average, three in five people will be involved in a crash due to impaired driving in their lifetime. Impaired driving can have serious consequences, including injury and death. About one in four teen car crashes involves an underage drinking driver and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 7% of all teen motor vehicle crash fatalities in 2020 involved distracted driving.

Solution: Purchase of driving simulator to educate teenagers about the dangers of impaired/distracted driving and demonstrate its effects.

Result: An effective tool for Driving Safety events, demonstrations, and awareness campaigns.

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