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 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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2020 NATIONAL RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETY CAMPAIGN
October 5 - November 8, 2020: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is launching the 2020 national rail grade crossing safety campaign to increase public awareness about the dangers around railroad tracks in hopes to reduce fatalities at rail grade…
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2020 NATIONAL THEFT PREVENTION MONTH – JULY
Motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for most of us, and often, an indispensable part of our lives. Having said this, nearly $6 billion was lost to motor vehicle thefts in 2018. What would happen if yours suddenly disappeared? There were 748,841 motor vehicles stolen in 2018. Only 59.3% of all stolen motor…
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