A grieving mother in Tuscumbia, Alabama is pushing for a new law, known as “TJ’s Law”, after her son Tyler Morgan died in a car crash at the age of 21. The law would require law enforcement officers to notify parents when their teen receives a traffic ticket. The mother, April Vafeas, was shocked to discover after her son’s death that he had received multiple citations for not wearing a seatbelt when he was a minor. She believes that if she had been notified earlier, she could have addressed the issue with her son and potentially prevented the tragic accident.
Vafeas’s efforts caught the attention of Alabama Representative Jamie Kiel, who introduced “TJ’s Law” in response to the heartbreaking story. The bill has passed through the house committee and is now headed to the house floor for approval before heading to the Senate.
Vafeas hopes that this law will prevent other parents from experiencing the same grief that she has felt. She fondly remembers her son as outdoor-loving and loyal, and believes that this law has the potential to save lives by allowing parents to address traffic violations with their teens before it’s too late.
If passed, the law would require law enforcement officers to make a single phone call to the parent of a teen who receives a citation, ensuring that parents are aware of any violations committed by their children. Vafeas emphasizes the importance of parents being informed so they can correct behavior and prevent further tragedies on the road.
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