Last year in Virginia, 24,350 distraction-related crashes killed 126 people and injured 13,733.* Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system - anything that draws your focus away from the task of driving. Fiddling…
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Facts About Child Safety Seats
Of the 37,461 motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States during 2016, 1,233 (3%) of those killed were children. An average of three US children from birth – 14 years old were killed each day in traffic crashes during 2016. Child safety seats are 71% effective in reducing deaths for infants in passenger cars.…
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Fire Works in Hampton Roads
Going out to see fireworks in Hampton Roads. Just be sure to Drive Sober or you will Get Pulled Over. From Pilot Online Fort Monroe - 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe. A flag ceremony at 10 a.m. starts the day, which includes family fun, a concert by the Air Force Heritage of America “Blue Aces” Ensemble…
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NHTSA and The AD Council Launch New PSA Campaign to Combat Drug-Impaired Driving
Marijuana-impaired driving is becoming more of a road safety issue. So, NHTSA and the Ad Council have joined forces to launch their first joint drug-impaired driving prevention campaign. This new national public service announcement (PSA) initiative aims to change the cultural conversation around driving after using marijuana so it’s seen as a universally unacceptable…
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