News
February 03, 2012
February 02, 2012
I-81 closed by multiple truck crash
North Carolina’s two day distracted driving campaign
Bike/Pedestrian safety news from Virginia General Assembly
36 high schools in Virginia team up with Virginia State Police
January 30, 2012
Virginia minister begins petition drive after neice’s texting and driving death
The NHTSA Distracted Driving Pledge
January 26, 2012
Alarming increase in teen deaths on Virginia roadways
Texting and driving bills fail for lack of support
January 23, 2012
Texting while driving - a primary offense in Virginia?
January 20, 2012
Virginia lawmakers debate texting and driving
January 17, 2012
Researchers blame earphones for increase in pedestrian injuries
January 16, 2012
Stopping distracted drivers in Virginia
New poll suggests most have been distracted behind the wheel
January 12, 2012
Hands free for truck drivers; a report from the Heartland
January 09, 2012
Deadly crash in Rockbridge County
Reducing crashes is focus in Northern Shenandoah Valley
Good news for drivers in Manassas
Americans debate penalty for texting and driving
January 06, 2012
Parents of teen drivers read this:
1 in 5 injury crashes (2009) because of distracted driving
January 04, 2012
Challenges for the commercial cell phone ban
January 03, 2012
Pedestrian struck and killed by driver fleeing from police
Pile up on Interstate 81 in Virginia
December 30, 2011
State Police offer a message for New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2011
Support for a cell phone ban for drivers
One mother’s fight to end distracted driving
S.C. lawmaker looks to ban texting and driving near schools
December 27, 2011
Distracted driving cause is more than cell phones say insurers
The dangers of distracted driving
December 23, 2011
92 million driving over holiday
What prompted a change in attitude over texting and driving in Missouri
More people admit to texting and driving
Drive sober or get pulled over
December 20, 2011
Driving does require your full attention - an editorial from the Virginia-Pilot
December 18, 2011
The New York Times reframes the debate over using phones while driving
December 15, 2011
Roanoke reaction to recent NTSB report
December 14, 2011
WUSA interviews DRIVE SMART Virginia’s Executive Director Janet Brooking about Sharing the Road
December 13, 2011
The NTSB is calling for a nationwide ban on driver use of personal electronic devices.
Traffic crash in Central Virginia
December 08, 2011
Traffic fatalities at lowest level in six decades
Virginia Tech teams up with Toyota for traffic safety
December 07, 2011
Governor’s Transportation Conference in Hampton
December 06, 2011
Increased charges in road rage incident
December 01, 2011
Number of people who text and drive declines in D.C. survey
Teen pedestrian killed near airport in Richmond
November 29, 2011
Virginia teen killed, another charged in crash, no one wearing seatbelts
November 28, 2011
Virginia man flips car 12 times charged with DUI
The Karate Kid teams up with State Farm to teach kids to drive safely
November 22, 2011
City of Richmond working to become more bike friendly
Car hits home in Richmond forces evacuation
November 21, 2011
Norfolk Naval Station begins increase dui patrols over holidays
Virginia State Police step up patrols over holiday
Sharing the road with pedestrians in Charlottesville
VDOT lifting lane closures during holiday travel in Virginia
November 18, 2011
Virginia teens practice driving in simulator
Geico seeking teen artists for posters about traffic safety
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
November 14, 2011
Graduated driver programs for teens save lives
November 12, 2011
Bike safety when trails cross roads
Click It or Ticket stepped up patrols begin Nov. 13th
November 11, 2011
Did you turn your child car seat too soon?
November 05, 2011
Virginia doctor fights texting and driving with his own money
DRIVE SMART Virginia on WRIC-TV
November 04, 2011
The financial cost of traffic crashes in the US
October 25, 2011
Should your car read your text?
October 22, 2011
Bicyclist dies after being hit by SUV
October 17, 2011
Cuts in Blackberry service lead to fewer crashes
October 16, 2011
Failure to stop leads to traffic fatality
Pedestrian struck in hit and run
October 15, 2011
More states crack down on texting and driving
10 tips for managing driving distractions
October 13, 2011
N.C. couple charged in road rage incident
October 12, 2011
Fatalities make the case for buckling up
October 10, 2011
Teen killed in truck crash not wearing seatbelt
7 year old struck by car crossing street to board bus
October 07, 2011
Driver charged after rear-ending school bus
A plea from residents to restrict truck traffic
Virginia teacher singing about texting and driving
October 06, 2011
DMV: computer maintenance means no new or renewed license this weekend
October 05, 2011
IHS says drivers favor red light cameras
Volvo rolls out crash avoidance system
October 04, 2011
Chesapeake crossing guard struck and killed
October 03, 2011
Road rage fatality in Richmond
September 29, 2011
Virginia Tech OP/Ed on Drunk Driving
Cyclists speak with Goochland sheriff
SUVS, pickups less of a danger
Virginia and Richmond planning for 2015 Road World Championships cycling
September 27, 2011
Richmond celebrates selection to host 2015 World Cycling Championships