Virginia Youth invited to participate in statewide traffic safety jingle contest

The organization, Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety is inviting Virginia youth to use their creativity and musical talents to promote safe driving this holiday season in the 2025 “Jingle Your Way to a Safe Holiday: Buckle Up and Drive Safely” Contest. This statewide competition, sponsored by the group, the Virginia State Police, State Farm, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, invites students to create original jingles that encourage seat belt use and responsible driving during the high-risk holiday period from December through the New Year. The contest is open to all Virginia youth ages 11 to 19, and participants may enter individually or as part of a school or youth group. Officials say all entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 12, and then YOVASO staff will select the top six entries in both the middle and high school divisions. More details and to file an entry, visit the YOVASO website.