News: August 2008
August 27, 2008
Teen Drivers Buckle, but Teen Passengers Don’t
August 26, 2008
TWO TEENS KILLED IN CRASH HIGH SPEED A FACTOR
August 25, 2008
Four Small SUVs Earn Top Safety Pick
Schools start safe-driving program
New Push to Lower the Drinking Age Clashes With Teen Driving Safety
Counties, Virginia Tech start training for teen drivers
Teen drivers thrice as likely to die in wrecks
August 22, 2008
Checkpoint Strikeforce Launched on Rural Roads
August 20, 2008
Seatbelts cited as traffic deaths hit record lows
Half of aL yung drivRs txt Bhind d Wheel
August 14, 2008
Highway crashes kill more than 41,000 in 2007
AS TRAVEL DECREASES SO DO ROAD DEATHS
August 13, 2008
Texting While Driving: Common But Dangerous
Texting While Driving: Common But Dangerous
Teen Driver in Bridge Crash Has History of Traffic Troubles
August 12, 2008
Fairfax County > Two fatal crashes in Centreville
Unbuckled New Kent teen Ejected and Dies in Crash, 3 motorcyclists killed in wrecks
August 11, 2008
Wrecks kill 2 from Amelia, New Kent teen
New Kent teen, 3 motorcyclists killed in wrecks
August 05, 2008
10 Tips to Safely Use a Child Safety Seat
August 04, 2008
There are all varieties of wild drivers; can you name some?
UVA Researchers Test the Importance of Booster Seats in Cars
If only Three deaths. No seat belts. Let’s change the law and the habit
July 30, 2008
Specialty Course Challenges Teens Behind The Wheel
Va. sees drop in motorcycle deaths
2 unbelted teens die in high-speed crash
Booster seat laws vary from state to state
July 17, 2008
Reader’s Digest Special Report: The Dangers of Teen Driving
July 16, 2008
Study: Gas Prices Go Up, Teen Auto Deaths Decline
July 14, 2008
Drunk Driving Facts! Facts – Not Fiction!! Pay Attention!!!
As Gas Prices Rise, U.S. Traffic Deaths Fall
Unbelted Teen dies in wreck, driver faces DUI
Holiday Weekend Road Fatalities
July 11, 2008
New Report Examines Alarming Increase in Motorcycle Rider Deaths
Police turn to “the rambler” to alert drivers over blaring loud music
State police plan Route 288 crackdown
July 10, 2008
Operation RAID begins in Alexandria’s Sully Police District
Slightest distraction can have deadly consequence
July 09, 2008
Distractions Make July 4 the Deadliest
Summer’s here and survey says so are more new teen drivers
July 02, 2008
Motorists Urged to Use Caution During Fourth of July
AAA and Hertz Announce Campaign to Help Keep Vacationing Children in Car and Booster Seats
July 01, 2008
Driving and Hand-Held Chatting No More In Washington State
June 30, 2008
No more hands-on calls for California drivers
Coach in a box Electronic unit mentors young drivers
Distracted Drivers Put Motorists At Risk
Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults
Motorcycle News Headlines: Bright Colors Save (Many) Lives, Avoid Lane-Change Crashes
‘Baby DUI’ Law Sets Zero-tolerance Policy for Virginia Minors Who Drink and Drive
June 26, 2008
Highway deaths down in 35 states
Insurance Companies Help Arizona Teen Drivers Prepare for License Requirements
Study: Many teens get alcohol from adults
June 25, 2008
New campaign out to reduce teen accidents in Ohio
Teens Blow the Whistle on Distracted Drivers
More states say cellphones and driving don’t mix
Feds: Drivers don’t have to hang up phones
June 24, 2008
Misuse Of Child Safety Seats Increases Risks By Ten Times For School Age Children
: 6 Ways GPS Vehicle Tracking Will Keep Your Teen Drivers Safe This Summer
June 23, 2008
Back-seat drivers mean well but they could steer you wrong
Rural teens more likely to be in fatal car crash, insurance study shows
June 20, 2008
Rural teens more likely to be in fatal car crash, insurance study shows
Got bumper stickers? You might be prone to road rage
REDUCING THE RISK OF 15 Passenger Vans
Transportation Safety Awards Announced
The new road hazard … Driving while texting
‘They would be here if they had buckled their seat belts’
June 19, 2008
June 17, 2008
New Device Aims To Reduce Teen Driving Accidents
TomTom: Satellite navigation has a positive effect on driving safety
June 16, 2008
Boy, 5, ejected and killed in wreck on U.S. 13; aunt charged with DUI
‘Driving while distracted’ is top reason for accidents
Rider Deaths, Helmet Laws Linked
June 13, 2008
Teen driver—one dad’s solution
June 11, 2008
Most traffic fatality drivers wore no safety restraints
June 10, 2008
MSNBC Video Put down the phone and pay attention!
The motor vehicle is the new house
June 09, 2008
Stopping Aggressive Drivers From on High
Virginia State Police Cite Thousands Of Commercial Vehicle Safety Violations During Roadcheck 2008
Report: Teen Drivers Ignoring Cell Phone Bans
Study: Teen drivers ignore cell phone restrictions
June 05, 2008
3 Things That Teen Drivers Must Know!
With the license comes the lesson for teen drivers
June 02, 2008
Tips For Protecting Your Teen Driver
2 teens killed, 3rd hurt after car flips on I-664 in Chesapeake, None wearing safety belts
May 30, 2008
Talking Distractions: Study Shows Why Cell Phones and Driving Don’t Mix
May 29, 2008
Allstate Parent/Teen Driving Contract
Nationwide’s Poll: Most Drivers Distracted
Holiday Fatal Accidents, One in Augusta
