August Kicks-Off Child Safety Awareness Month as Back-to-School Season Begins

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has launched a child safety campaign for August, coinciding with the back-to-school season. The initiative aims to educate motorists, parents, caregivers, and children on critical safety areas around school buses, school zones, and neighborhoods where children walk or bike. This includes emphasizing proper child restraints, pedestrian safety, and preventing vehicular heatstroke and backover incidents. The campaign underscores the shared responsibility of all drivers in ensuring student safety as the new school year commences.