State Police urging motorists to celebrate smart, safe, sober during July 4 Holiday Weekend
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The Virginia State Police is encouraging everyone to plan ahead for their celebratory travel plans this coming holiday weekend.
Search Results for drunk driving
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AAA: Drivers know their actions are dangerous, but they do what they do anyway
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The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest research finds drivers who have been in at least one crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors like speeding or texting.
What should I know about head-on collisions?
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Getting into any type of car accident can be extremely dangerous and damaging, but a head-on accident can be especially dangerous given the high speeds and the sheer force of impact that you will experience during the crash.
Safe roads focus of transportation advocates as crossover approaches
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Transportation advocates are pushing Virginia lawmakers to pass three pieces of legislation they say would dramatically improve safety on roads in the Commonwealth.
Four ways that law enforcement tackles crime in 2020
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When a crime takes place in a community, it has a ripple effect that can change the course of many people’s lives.
Statewide campaign focuses on keeping youth, teens safe on Halloween night
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Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety is encouraging youth and teens to make good choices and celebrate responsibly as part of the statewide Halloween Safety Campaign.
Police stepping up patrols on busy Columbus Day weekend
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More than 80 local police agencies, as well as the Virginia State Police, will be on heightened alert over the upcoming Columbus Day weekend when, due to the closure of many schools and businesses on Monday, families tend to travel.
Deer-car collisions spike in October, November, December
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October, November and December are the worst months of the year for motor vehicle collisions with animals due to deer mating season.
4 of the most dangerous prescription drugs
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The word ‘drugs’ provokes an uneasy feeling in the ear of the listener. Destroyed lives, lifeless eyes, and addiction are the things we tend to think of upon mention of the “D-word”.
Can cannabis be considered as medication for treating alcoholism
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There’s no denying that alcoholism is a devastating disease, and it’s a fact that it leads to the deaths of about 88,000 people a year, with additional 10,000 caused by alcohol-impaired driving.
