Christopher King Seat Belt Law Article and News Story Listing
News & Feature Articles
**New Virginia law requires all car passengers to wear seatbelts on highways**
WTVR CBS 6 – May 13, 2025
Overview of the law’s passage, the story behind it, and upcoming enforcement WYDaily+15CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+15Facebook+15**ICYMI: ‘A Mom on a Mission’ — Christy King Reflects on Seat Belt Safety Milestones**
WY Daily – May 12, 2025
Profiles Christy King and the advocacy leading to mandatory back-seat belt usage The Sun+10WYDaily+10CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+10**New Virginia seat belt law goes into effect July 1**
Children’s Hospital of Richmond @ VCU – June 11, 2025
Explains law details, safety rationale, and naming in honor of Christopher King CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+8Virginia Commonwealth University+8CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+8CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+1The Sun+1**After tragic losses, mothers push for stronger driving laws in Virginia**
Virginia Mercury – January 31, 2025
Features interviews with Christy King and others advocating for legislative changes WYDaily+15Virginia Mercury+15CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+15**A Virginia family’s loss sparks new seatbelt law**
WSET ABC 13 – May 25, 2025
Covers the crash details and legislative outcome of the Christopher King Seat Belt Bill WYDaily+11WSET+11CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+11**Virginia mother’s grief leads to new seatbelt law named after her son**
WTVR CBS 6 – July 1, 2025
A moving report on Christy King’s journey and the law’s implementation WYDaily+10CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+10CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+10**New Virginia laws impact mail thieves, backseat passengers, and more**
WTVR CBS 6 – July 1, 2025
Overview of multiple bills including the new back-seat seat belt mandate WYDaily+15CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR+15The Sun+15
🌎 National & Broader Coverage
**New ‘seat belt’ law will hit drivers with $25 fine – it doesn’t matter where you’re sitting & children aren’t exempt**
The U.S. Sun – June 18, 2025
Reports on fines, exemptions, and national context Virginia Mercury+4The Sun+4The Sun+4**Eight types of car passengers who dodge $25 fines under July 1 ‘backseat’ law**
The U.S. Sun – May 28, 2025
Covers the exemptions included in the law The Sun+1The Sun+1**New ‘backseat’ law will hit drivers with $25 fine from July 1**
The U.S. Sun – May 26, 2025
Overview of the law, enforcement details, and its funding for schools The Sun
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