FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides on St. Patrick's Day In Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg In 2021 in Hampton Roads, over 30% of vehicle fatalities were alcohol related.* Hampton Roads, Va. (March 1, 2023) – The hardest part of St. Patrick’s Day is the mourning after. Plan ahead for a sober ride before…
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2022 John T. Hanna Award Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hanna Awards Drive Safe Hampton Roads presented the Annual John T. Hanna Awards for Excellence in Traffic Safety Hampton Roads, Va. (February 2023) - The annual John T. Hanna Awards, presented by Drive Safe Hampton Roads, recognized twelve local individuals and groups for outstanding performance in the area of traffic safety. This…
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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 DMV 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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