August is Child Safety Month

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As students across Florida head back to school over the next few weeks, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and safety partners throughout the state will be working to educate and engage Florida’s parents, caregivers, and motorists on the importance of safe driving with and around children through FLHSMV’s Child Safety Awareness Month campaign. August is designated Child Safety Awareness Month.  The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is committed to highway safety, especially the safety our most precious cargo, our children. We’ve created resources for you, your children, and all motorists to increase everyone’s child safety awareness. Whether it’s proper use of a car seat or encouraging school zone safety, child safety starts with YOU! Visit the Lee County MPO website for more information. Child Safety Starts With You This August Child Safety Awareness Month And All Through The Year! – Lee County MPO (leempo.com)