NHTSA Public Service Award
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!
Jr. Speedbusters with Williamsburg Montessori School
We had a great time with students at Williamsburg Montessori School on Wednesday! They participated in our Junior Speedbusters program in partnership with DRIVE SMART Virginia! This unique experience allows students to engage in real-time speed monitoring while raising awareness about the importance of speed limits in school zones.
To learn more about Junior Speedbusters and how you can bring the program to your school, visit: https://www.christopherkingfoundation.com/.../junior...
Yovaso Club at Halifax Country High School
We were so happy to see these incredible leaders in Richmond on Monday! The Yovaso Club at Halifax County High School_HCPS_Virginia is passionate about young driver and passenger safety and they made their voices heard this week! Keep up the great work, HCHS Comets yovaso , and thank you for all you do to keep your friends and all road users safe!
Bethel High School Visit
Our team visited a great group of teens at Bethel High School on Wednesday. A big thank you to Coach Michael for setting up the event.
Bruton High School Visit
Our team visited Bruton High School today and had a great time meeting the students! Thanks to Coach Jones for inviting us to speak!
Project GRACY
Spent time at Project GRACY speaking to adults about the importance of not driving recklessly on public roads and highways.
Henrico SAFE
Spend the afternoon at Henrico SAFE speaking with adults about the importance of driving safely on public roads and highways.
Lafayette High School Visit
Thank you for having us this week, Lafayette High School! Fred and Alvin took time during their presentation to recognize Christy's birthday by singing to her and sharing cupcakes with some of the students! Safe driving is serious, but it can be fun too!
$2000 Spark Good Grant Received
We’re excited to share we received a $2,000 Spark Good local grant from our local Walmart (4670 Casey Blvd). With this grant, we can extend our safe driving education throughout the community and help save lives. We are proud to spark good in our community! Thank you, Walmart!
Walmart Spark Good Grant Award
We’re excited to share that we’ve received a second $1,000 Spark Good grant! This one is from the Williamsburg Warehouse location!
Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens business as well as the communities we all serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where Walmart operates.
Impaired Driving Workshop
Alvin and Christy attended the Impaired Driving Workshop at the Chesapeake Region Safety Council where they got to learn more about the multiple types of Impaired Driving.
VCU Project Gracy
Fred and Alvin recently had the opportunity to speak to teens with VCU's Project Gracy! To learn more about GRACY, visit this link: https://share.google/gtNDrlE3UzZnTZuRJ
Roadmap to Safety News Conference in DC
We were honored to speak at the 2026 Roadmap to Safety News Conference in Washington!
Charles City County High School Visit
A wonderful visit with the students at Charles City County High School! Thank you for having us!
West Point High School Visit
It was great to be with so many students at West Point High School on Monday! Thank you all for having us and for signing the buckle up pledge banner!
World Day of Remembrance Event
Christy had the opportunity to speak at the World Day of Remembrance event in Richmond on Sunday along with friends and traffic safety partners.
The memorial event highlighted 918 traffic deaths in Virginia during 2024, up from 908 in 2023.
DRIVE SMART Virginia VirginiaDMV Virginia State Police Gweedo Memorial Foundation Families for Safe Streets National
Watch HERE: Virginia families fight for road safety after deaths rise in 2024
James County Rotary Visit
Last week we had the opportunity to speak with the James City County Rotary! We were honored when they recognized us with a service certificate for sharing Christopher's story and the work we do the end preventable crashes and fatalities. Thank you all for having us and allowing us to share!
Granby High School Visit
Thanks for having us, Granby High School! You all are awesome!
Remember to always buckle up and make good choices behind the wheel!
JMU DriveSmart event
On Friday, we visited with over 1200 students at JMU at Safe Rides program with DriveSmart. What an incredible group of kids!
REACH Homeschool Group Event
Thank you reach homeschool for having us! We had a great time speaking to all of the amazing Yovaso teens! Take care of the pugkle up pug and thanks for the ones you made us!
National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is coming up November 2-8, 2025 — a crucial time to raise awareness about a silent but deadly danger on our roads. The DMV urges everyone to prioritize rest before hitting the road, because drowsy driving is a form of impaired driving that leads to devastating crashes, injuries, and loss of life.
In 2024 alone, 26 people lost their lives due to drowsy driving, with nearly three-fourths of these tragedies happening in rural areas. This is a serious issue that demands our collective attention.
We invite you to amplify this life-saving message in your community by sharing these valuable resources:
National Sleep Foundation provides campaign products [Drowsy Driving Prevention Tool Kit |National Sleep Foundation]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offers [Drowsy Driving Quiz | FMCSA (dot.gov)] to see if you have fallen victim to this risky behavior on the road.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides additional information [CDC | Drowsy Driving: Asleep at the Wheel]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers additional resources on Drowsy Driving
Your commitment is vital to keeping our roads safe and saving lives. Together, we can make sure everyone arrives home safely.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication.
DMV Halloween Safety Reminders
DMV Reminds Virginians: Safety is the Real Treat This Halloween
Both Motorists and Pedestrians Urged to Drive and Walk with CareRICHMOND, Va. — Whether you’re behind the wheel or on foot this Halloween weekend, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding everyone that safety should be the top priority. With plenty of children and families expected to be trick-or-treating, it’s important for both motorists and pedestrians to stay alert and take precautions.
Halloween 2024, which fell on a Thursday, proved to be a busy and dangerous day on Virginia roads. Data shows there were 497 crashes, resulting in four fatalities and 29 serious injuries, on Halloween last year. That’s up from Halloween 2023, which fell on a Tuesday, when 393 crashes were reported, including two fatalities and 29 serious injuries. These numbers highlight why it’s important for everyone to pay attention and make smart choices on this occasion.
“With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, we know many people will be out having fun. Drivers should slow down in neighborhoods, watch for children darting between cars, and eliminate distractions. Families can help too—keep your little ghouls and goblins visible with reflective costumes or flashlights,” said DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey, the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative.
To keep everyone safe, DMV encourages the following precautions:
For motorists:Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.Stay below the posted speed limit and avoid passing other vehicles in residential areas.Watch for children dashing between vehicles.Never drink and drive. If you plan to celebrate with alcohol, arrange a safe ride.
For pedestrians:
Do not assume the right-of-way when crossing the street because drivers may not see you.Stick to the sidewalk whenever possible. If there is no sidewalk, walk beside the road, facing traffic, to increase visibility.Attach reflective tape to costumes or candy bags and give each child a flashlight so drivers can see them.
For more Halloween safety tips, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/halloween-safety-tips.
Salem High School Visit
Thank you for helping us close out an awesome week last Friday, Salem High School! Fred and Alvin loved sharing important safe driving tips with your students and sharing about Christopher. What a great week! @vbschools
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools College Fair
Great night at the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools College Fair with 66 colleges from around the country! It was great to see so many students that we have spoken to in driver's ed classes and hearing them say they are telling their friends and loved ones to buckle up. One student shared she made her best friend buckle up by stopping the car and wouldn't drive until she did! She shared Christopher's story so she would understand!! These kids are awesome!! We met reps from many colleges to go speak at their schools as well! We will be at JMU next week speaking to over 8000 students!! #buckleup #christopherkingseatbeltlaw #jamescitycohighschoolsrock
Green Run High School Visit
We had a great visit with students at Green Run High School last Wednesday! They participated in discussions with Fred and Alvin about safe driving, signed the buckle up pledge banner, and participated in other safe driving activities! @vbschools
Tallwood High School Visit
Our team has been busy!
Here's a few photos from our visit to Tallwood High School last Tuesday!
Fred and Alvin talked with students about the importance of buckling up and the night of Christopher's crash. As part of their visit, students had the opportunity to sign a pledge banner in honor and memory of Christopher. By signing the pledge they were committing to always wearing a seat belt! VBSchools
Colonial Heights High School Visit
Alvin and Fred spent the day visiting with students at Colonial Heights High School and spreading the message about Seat Belts Saving Lives!
Patriot HS in Prince William Visit
550 students watched Christopher's video at Patriot HS in Prince William! Thank you Drive Smart Virginia for producing the video and sharing it across the state!
Halifax High School Visit
October 15th visit to Halifax High School. Thank you for having us!
Deep Run High School Visit
Alvin and Fred spoke to students at Deep Run High School last Thursday along with Brad Hughes and DRIVE SMART Virginia. After their time at the school they stopped by Christopher’s grave as it’s just down the road.
It can be tough reliving the pain and grief when we share about Christopher’s life and death, but it brings us comfort knowing we are keeping his memory alive and saving lives in the process. We love you Christopher!
Please, always buckle up, drive safe speeds, avoid distractions, and make good choices behind the wheel.
Charles City National Night Out
Charles City #NationalNightOut on Tuesday! Thanks for having us!
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