The Gwinnett Police Department will host free safe driving classes for new drivers and their parents on Sept. 19.

The P.R.I.D.E. Program (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error) is a national award-winning, two-hour course that works to educate teen drivers ages 14 - 16. The course does not involve live driving.

Classes wll run on Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit the Police Precincts webpage for specific class information. It is recommended that participants register early; classes fill up fast.

The course on September 19 will be held at the West Precinct (Norcross) 678.442.6553

Crime prevention officers will also be presenting Traffic Safety for Teens. This is a 45-minute class covering crash dynamics, seat belts, speeding, alcohol, distractions such as texting while driving, road rules, and street signs.

To schedule a Traffic Safety for Teens class, contact Officer S. Kissel at 678.442.6553 or email stephen.kissel@gwinnettcounty.com or contact Corporal C. McGrath at 678.442.6572 or christopher.mcgrath@gwinnettcounty.com.