FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 19, 2022 Contact: Jillian Cowherd (804) 367-6834 jillian.cowherd@dmv.virginia.gov DMV Urges Pedestrians to Stay Alert, Cross with Caution Deaths among Pedestrians in their 30s on the Rise as October’s Pedestrian Safety Month Begins RICHMOND – Nearly 25% of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes nationwide are over the age of 60,…
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Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign in Place to Increase Virginia Seat Belt Use Rate (2023)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 22, 2023 Contact: Jessica Cowardin (804) 367-6834 jessica.cowardin@dmv.virginia.gov Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign in Place to Increase Virginia Seat Belt Use Rate Enforcement and Awareness Continue to be the Focus Throughout the Holiday Weekend RICHMOND — The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and AAA Mid-Atlantic joins Virginia’s first…
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DMV Encourages Safety Refresher Ahead of Halloween Celebrations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 28, 2022 Contact: Jessica Cowardin (804) 367-6834 jessica.cowardin@dmv.virginia.gov BDMV Encourages Safety Refresher Ahead of Halloween Celebrations Both Motorists and Pedestrians Should Be Extra Cautious This Weekend RICHMOND — Halloween is right around the corner, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is encouraging those who plan to celebrate…
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 25, 2022 Contact: Jessica Cowardin (804) 367-6834 jessica.cowardin@dmv.virginia.gov October is Pedestrian Safety Month Pedestrian Fatalities Up 34% This Year RICHMOND — So far this year, crashes have killed 123 pedestrians on Virginia roadways, an increase of 34% compared to this time in 2021. As part of October’s Pedestrian Safety…
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