On March 5, 2026, high schools from the Hampton Roads area were recognized for their participation in the Get It Together High School Seat Belt Challenge, an initiative aimed at increasing seat belt usage among students. This annual program collaborates with high schools and local communities to promote seat belt safety through educational efforts led by students, school administrators, and Drive Safe Hampton Roads volunteers.

The challenge involved various projects, activities, and observational seat belt checks, encouraging schools to enhance their seat belt usage rates. Initially, the participating high schools had a baseline seat belt use rate of 80.66%. However, through their dedicated advocacy and initiatives, the average seat belt usage among these schools increased significantly to 89.88% by the end of the challenge. Schools that achieved this increase were honored during the awards ceremony, highlighting the effectiveness of community engagement in promoting road safety.