Halifax County High School Student Wins Virginia Traffic Safety Slogan Contest
Timothy Easley, a student from Halifax County High School, has won the 2026 Virginia Youth Traffic Safety Slogan Contest. His winning slogan, encouraging drivers to avoid distractions, will be displayed on VDOT interstate message signs throughout Virginia.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 14, 2026 —
Timothy Easley, a student from Halifax County High School, has won the 2026 Virginia Youth Traffic Safety Slogan Contest. His winning entry encourages drivers to avoid distractions, and it is set to appear on Virginia Department of Transportation interstate message signs throughout Virginia.
The announcement identifies Easley as the contest winner and describes the message of his slogan, but does not provide its exact wording. It also does not specify when the signs will display the slogan or how long it will remain on them.
The information provided does not name the contest’s organizers beyond its title, explain how entries were judged, or say how many students participated. No announcement date or additional details about Easley were included.
The planned display on interstate signs will bring the slogan to drivers across the state, according to the information provided. The message focuses on avoiding distractions while driving. No further information was provided about the types of distractions addressed or any other activities connected with the contest.
For now, the confirmed details are Easley’s win, his school affiliation, the contest’s 2026 designation and the intended statewide display on VDOT interstate message signs. The precise wording of the winning slogan and the display schedule were not included in the announcement.
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