Belt it out in 2011 by Singing for Safety

Song Submission Rules and Regulations National competition for an original safe driving song focusing on distracted driving. Participants must write, compose, and perform the song. Song must be no more than five (5) minutes in length.  Song must include clear messaging about distracted driving and the dangers of distractions. For more information on distractions feel free to visit thedistraction section                                                                                    Participants may compete individually, or in teams of up to five (5) members. Participants must be ages 15-19 and not be professional paid performers. Song must be submitted in the form of a video and through YouTube.  To enter simply upload your entry to www.YouTube.com and email the video’s link toFordDSFL@ford.com along with a scanned copy of  each team members permit or license attached. Must be a valid United States citizen (including territories) with a valid drivers license/learner's permit. Participants must also complete the online registration form found at the the following link registration page. In order to be eligible you must have completed the online training academy found atwww.drivingskillsforlife.com. Online registration form, YouTube video address, and a scanned copy of each team member’s driver’s license or learner’s permit must be received no later than April 30th 2011 @ 11:59 pm EST.  YouTube title of video will be official video title.  A panel consisting of representatives of Ford Fund, Ford Safety, and GHSA will identify top ten performances May 1st- May 30th 2011. Finalist's entries will be uploaded to www.drivingskillsforlife.com. Public will be invited to help select the top five finalists. The public voting period will be from June 1st- June 30th 2011. Top three entries will then be selected and announced  Winners will receive savings bonds in the following denominations 1st Place: $5,000 for each team member up to $25,000 2nd Place: $3,000 for each team member up to $15,000 3rd Place: $1,000 for each team member up to $5,000 All decisions of the judges are final. This contest is not open to Ford Motor Company or Ford Fund employees or their immediate families. All entries will become the property of Ford Fund and will not be returned following the contest. Determinations of song appropriateness will be made in the sole discretion of the Ford Motor Company Fund. Registration Page