We had a great time connecting with students and parents at Salem High School's Back to School Bash and National Night Out in partnership with the Salem Police Department! We shared Christopher's story, all about the Christopher King Seat Belt Law, and the many ways the Foundation is making an impact for safer roads. Thank you, for having us, Salem High School, Salem, Virginia! City of Salem, Virginia Police Department

We’ve had a great time at the 13th Annual Distracted Driving Summit in Blacksburg this week! It’s always great seeing our traffic safety partners and connecting with new ones! Lots of great sessions too! Thank you, DRIVE SMART Virginia!

After speaking with young adults participating in VCU’s Project GRACY, Alvin Costa shares why this conversation is so personal to him.

At 18, Alvin lost his best friend, Christopher, in a devastating car crash and tried desperately to save his life. While struggling with that loss, Alvin later made a dangerous choice of his own and received a DUI at 19.

Alvin understands both sides of a preventable driving decision. His message is one of honesty, accountability, and hope: A DUI or reckless driving charge does not have to define your future—but what you choose to do next matters.

Slow down. Buckle up. Never drive impaired. Safe choices save lives. Listen to Alvin’s message HERE

#ProjectGRACY #VCU #SafeChoicesSaveLives #ImpairedDrivingPrevention #RecklessDriving #ChristopherKingFoundation VCU Injury & Violence Prevention Program

What a great weekend kicking off #TrafficSafetyAwarenessMonth! We joined other traffic safety partners at the Prince William County Fair to remind all drivers and passengers to be safe on the roads! Remember to always buckle up- every seat, every time!

Thank you for making road safety a priority, Prince William County Department of Transportation and Capital Construction! Watch HERE

We kicked off this week at the Virginia School Safety Training Forum in Hampton! This event is hosted annually by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Center for School and Campus Safety (VCSCS) and we were honored to participate this year!

We had the best time last week at the 2026 Yovaso Summer Leadership Retreat at JMU! This event brings together teens from across the Commonwealth to build leadership skills, strengthen their understanding of safe driving practices, and equip them to go back into their schools and communities to lead safe driving programs. The best part? YOVASO incorporates TONS of fun! We had the opportunity to exhibit and to share Christopher's story. Thank you for another great year, YOVASO, and thank you for all you do to keep youth and teens safe on our roads!

Thank you, Yorktown Elementary School for making safety a priority with the July 10th Safety Town! We had a blast with the kids and were so impressed by their safety knowledge! Keep up the great work and always buckle up!

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the Christopher King Foundation will gather at the New Kent County Sheriff's Office to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Christopher King Seat Belt Law taking effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Speakers include:

Christy King

Sheriff Lee Bailey

Sheriff Jayson Crawley

Lieutenant Sterling Perry

Ryan Smith

Kristin Pettway

Fred Hannah

Alvin Costa

Dr. Sam Frye

A note from Alvin at this year's #ClickItorTicket press event.

This #MemorialDay weekend, please buckle up. It could save your life. Watch Alvin’s speech HERE.

Thank you to Tabb High School for welcoming our team on their visit!

Had a fantastic visit with students at the Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg!

We had a great time talking with students at Prince George High School (Prince George Co.) on April 24th! Thank you for being such a great group of students! Enjoy your last few weeks of schools before summer break!

DRIVE SMART Virginia and I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP) frequently team up to host hands-on Teen Driver Safety events in Northern Virginia. These immersive, daylong events feature interactive simulations designed to teach young drivers about impaired driving, roadside emergencies, and traffic stops. See what Sarah had to say after this event HERE.

What an overwhelming honor to receive the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Public Service Award—a recognition of individuals and organizations who have achieved measurable results in reducing highway deaths and injuries.

This award reflects Christy King’s tireless efforts to pass Virginia House Bill 2475, also known as the Christopher King Seat Belt Law, which requires back-seat passengers to buckle up. Virginia law enforcement credits this legislation with a 15% reduction in traffic deaths in 2025.

Way to go, team!

Impactful event at Richmond High School for the Arts with Project IMPACT.

We had a great visit with students at Mechanicsville High School.