A campaign to promote safe driving among teens is calling for schools to sign-up.

The “It Only Takes One” campaign gives students the chance to win prizes for their school while educating young drivers about safe driving habits and safety belt use.

As we previously reported, last year was the first time every high school in St. Joseph took part in the campaign which used to be known as Battle of the Belt.

The yearly campaign is sponsored by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, ACT Missouri, Midwest Trauma Society and Missouri College of Emergency Physicians. The statewide competition will run from October 1 to the end of the school year.

“Seven out of ten young drivers and passengers (15-19) killed in 2015 Missouri vehicle traffic crashes weren’t buckled up,” said Bill Whitfield, executive committee chair for the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. “Through education, competition and fun, the ‘It Only Takes One’ campaign can make a difference with young Missourians and save lives.”

The program consists of two surprise safety belt checks at each registered high school to measure student safety belt usage, and also includes creative educational campaigns that promote safe driving throughout the school year. In addition, schools have the opportunity to submit a 30-second video spot aimed at encouraging their peers to buckle up and drive safe.

To sign-up your local high school to participate in the “It Only Takes One” competition MoDOT said to go to www.saveMOlives.com/itonlytakesone before September 30th.