DMV, State Police offers safe driving tips ahead of the busy holiday season
With extra drivers on the road during the holidays, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles urges drivers to use caution.
With extra drivers on the road during the holidays, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles urges drivers to use caution.
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To keep all those living, working, visiting and traveling through Virginia safe during the extended holiday weekend, the Virginia State Police is encouraging Virginians to play it smart and plan ahead to ensure everyone on the road this July Fourth weekend is safe and sober.

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The arrival of Daylight Saving Time this weekend means one less hour of sleep, a darker morning commute and the potential for more sleepy drivers on the road.

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Virginia DMV full-service customer service centers will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays from Thursday, Dec 23 through Saturday, Dec 25, and Friday, Dec 31 through Saturday, Jan 1.

Thanksgiving is time to gather with friends and family, commiserate over the trials and tribulations of the previous year and to be truly thankful for blessings around us.

Virginia State Police is urging those who will be using the Labor Day weekend as a final summer travel getaway to do so safely and responsibly.
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