DRIVE SMART Virginia Executive Director Janet Brooking passed away November 13, 2023, after a courageous fight with cancer. Janet led the traffic safety nonprofit for nearly 20 years. During her tenure, DRIVE SMART Virginia pioneered distracted driving awareness, helping establish an annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Virginia. Janet tirelessly advocated for Virginia’s primary handheld…
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2023 Holiday – President’s Message
Dear friends of Drive Safe Hampton Roads, Thank you for your service, dedication, and continued support to ensure traffic safety for all who travel through Hampton Roads. We have had a hard year of losses. Please remember Janet Brooking, founder/Executive Director of Drive Smart Virginia, who recently passed, in your prayers. She was well respected…
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DMV Urges Pedestrians to Stay Alert, Cross with Caution
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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Wildlife Crossing: Tips to Avoid Animal-Vehicle Collisions
Animal-vehicle collisions are not only costly, but can be dangerous. From 2001 to 2011, animal collisions contributed to more than 2,080 fatal crashes nationwide. Whether a deer, dog, moose or squirrel, animals on the roadway are unexpected, and their actions can be erratic and unpredictable, creating a dangerous situation for motorists. AAA encourages drivers to use…
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