Heads up Virginia drivers! Put your phones down while driving anywhere in the state of Virginia. Starting on January 1, 2021, law enforcement will issue tickets for this primary offense of observing driving holding their cellphone while driving. The first offense costs $125. The second offense will cost $250 or if the driver is observed violating…
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2020 Quick Reference Tool Kit
from John Messina, Virginia DMV, Occupant Protection Coordinator | Highway Safety Office Hello highway safety partners, During these unprecedented times, it may seem that there are more cases of high rates of speed and unrestrained travelers on the road now than in the past, the observation is correct. From January 1, 2020 to September 10,…
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2020 Dangers of Buzzed and Drunk Driving
In the days leading up to the holidays, we all need to remind Virginians that buzzed driving is a serious, risky behavior that causes needless deaths. Last year before the holidays, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 15, 2019, there were 336 alcohol-related crashes, 215 injuries and seven deaths in the Commonwealth. You can help educate…
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2020 Thanksgiving Buckle Up
FACT SHEET The Thanksgiving holiday is the kickoff to the busiest season of the year. With all the rushing around and holiday travel, it’s a great time to remind motor vehicle drivers and passengers to buckle their seat belts. To keep drivers and their passengers safe, Drive Safe Hampton Roads is partnering with the U.S.…
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