LH students design award-winning billboard
A design from students at Laurel Highlands High School won first place in the state Department of Transportation’s “No Excuses” contest to raise awareness for the dangers of distracted driving.
The winning design will be displayed on a billboard on McClellandtown Road near the high school throughout April, which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
According to PennDOT data, there were 9,982 crashes in Pennsylvania involving a distracted driver in 2024, resulting in 49 deaths.
The school will receive $1,000, as will the students who came up with the design.
“The billboard design contest has provided a unique opportunity for creative minds to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving,” said PennDOT District 12 Safety Press Officer Emily Stambaugh. “The winning design will help us spread an important message – that distracted driving can be deadly.”