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Good news, bad news in driving data

Chris Graham
Published date: December 30, 2010 | 1:40 pm
Updated: June 22, 2025 | 6:13 pm
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Some good news on driving safety today from Gov. Bob McDonnell: Traffic fatalities on Virginia roadways will reach a record low in 2010 for the second straight year. Some bad news on the safety front today from AAA: A new report indicates that 10 percent of drivers have driven while under the influence of alcohol…

Shannon: Treat texting while driving like DUI

Chris Graham
Published date: September 4, 2009 | 12:45 pm
Updated: May 6, 2025 | 8:38 pm
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Attorney-general candidate Steve Shannon on Thursday released his plan to reduce text messaging while driving on Virginia’s roads. Several university studies have found that sending text messages on a cellular phone while driving increases the risk of an accident about as much as driving while intoxicated.

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Checkpoint Strikeforce promotes one simple message: Don’t drink and drive

Chris Graham
Published date: December 21, 2021 | 6:17 pm
Updated: May 6, 2025 | 7:59 pm
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We’re 20 years into Checkpoint Strikeforce, and the effort aimed at deterring drunk driving in the Commonwealth can claim this success: a 41.2 percent drop in alcohol-related crashes since 2001.

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Halloween weekend brings traffic safety concerns

Chris Graham
Published date: October 30, 2021 | 9:41 am
Updated: October 31, 2021 | 8:33 pm
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As Halloween approaches, AAA is raising awareness for dangerous traffic safety concerns – increased pedestrian activity and drunk driving – both of which converge this Halloween weekend.

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MADD honors officers at Virginia law enforcement recognition event

Chris Graham
Published date: October 25, 2021 | 7:13 am
Updated: July 27, 2025 | 3:09 pm
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving® recognized more than 100 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, agencies and community groups last week for their dedication to impaired driving enforcement and prosecution.

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MADD reminds everyone to stay safe on land, water this Memorial Day weekend

Chris Graham
Published date: May 28, 2021 | 7:04 am
Updated: May 27, 2021 | 5:06 pm
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Virginia urges everyone to designate a non-drinking driver if their Memorial Day weekend plans include alcohol and to remember that boating and drinking never mix.

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AAA warns of Halloween weekend traffic safety triple threat

Chris Graham
Published date: October 28, 2020 | 11:21 am
Updated: May 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm
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AAA is bring attention to a potentially dangerous traffic safety trifecta – increased pedestrian activity, drunk driving, and drowsy driving – all of which converge this Halloween weekend.

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Virginia State Police: Be safe on the roads this holiday season

Chris Graham
Published date: December 25, 2019 | 10:02 am
Updated: May 6, 2025 | 8:22 pm
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The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the Virginia State Police is sharing the message about the dangers of drunk driving.

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Northam launches testing of in-car alcohol detection tech

Chris Graham
Published date: September 12, 2018 | 12:00 am
Updated: March 27, 2020 | 8:48 am
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Gov. Ralph Northam has launched the Driven to Protect public-private partnership that is developing technology to eliminate drunk driving and save lives on Virginia roads.

Wanted Grottoes man arrested in Florida

Chris Graham
Published date: December 7, 2015 | 8:28 pm
Updated: July 27, 2025 | 3:11 pm
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A Grottoes man wanted for failing to appear on a drunk driving charge in Waynesboro is in custody in Florida.

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