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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DMV Encourages Parents and Caregivers to Ensure Children are Safely Secured or Belted in Vehicles at All Times
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 21, 2022 Contact: Jessica Cowardin (804) 367-6834 jessica.cowardin@dmv.virginia.gov DMV Encourages Parents and Caregivers to Ensure Children are Safely Secured or Belted in Vehicles at All Times National Child Passenger Safety Week is September 18-24 RICHMOND — As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Virginia Department of Motor…
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School Time Tips for Back-to-School Safety
Tips for Motorists: Be alert and slow down when driving in neighborhoods with school zones. For those school districts returning to campuses, obey the "flashing signal light system" used for school buses. Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop…
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