DMV UPDATE: The Virginia DMV, Highway Safety Office partners with law enforcement, state and non-profit agencies/organizations to address, message, and take action on observed traffic infractions. Preliminary data reveals an increase in fatalities, especially in the Speed and Unrestrained categories. (The 2020 data contained in this report is preliminary and subject to change.)
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2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend November 25-29, 2020
Each year, the Thanksgiving holiday results in millions of travelers on the road, en route to and from their holiday destination. With your help, NHTSA wants to ensure that drivers and their passengers are safe during this special time of year. Click here for your campaignmaterials.
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2020 November 1 Daylight Saving Time Ends
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Drowsy driving crashes can happen any time, but most consistently occur late at night, in the early pre-dawn hours, or in the mid-afternoon. Every year, the time change disrupts sleep patterns and may result in sleep-deprived drivers struggling with concentration behind the wheel. That phenomenon typically expresses…
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Virginia Legislation Promotes Drunk Driving
MADD Asks VA Governor to Amend SB 5029/HB 5058 MADD Asks VA Governor to Amend SB 5029/HB 5058 Take action. Please email Governor Northam here to urge him to veto or amend HB 5058 and SB 5029.
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