FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Christopher King Foundation’s 3rd Annual Car Show! Christopher King was killed in a car crash on July 4, 2020 shortly after graduating high school. Since then, the King family has worked tirelessly to promote safe driving for teens. Hampton Roads, Va. (June 5, 2023) – There are too many…
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Bicycle-Involved Crashes on the Rise in Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 30, 2023 Contact: Jessica Cowardin (804) 367-6834 jessica.cowardin@dmv.virginia.gov Bicycle-Involved Crashes on the Rise in Virginia National Bicycle Safety Month is a reminder to look out for each other on Virginia’s roads RICHMOND —So far this year, there have been 160 bicycle-involved crashes on Virginia’s roadways, resulting in the deaths…
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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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Designate a Sober Driver for March Celebrations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 14, 2023 Contact: Jessica Cowardin (804) 367-6834 jessica.cowardin@dmv.virginia.gov Designate a Sober Driver for March Celebrations Plan Ahead for Safe St. Patrick’s Day, NCAA Tournament RICHMOND - With St. Patrick’s Day and the start of the NCAA basketball tournament aligning this week, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges…
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