Current Projects
DRIVE SMART Virginia is dedicated to working to make the roadways in Virginia the safest in the Nation. We are constantly looking for opportunities to educate and inform all citizens about good traffic safety behaviors. Currently, we have a strong relationship with the business community and are fortunate to be asked to provide information, speak publicly and educate employees about traffic safety. Communication opportunities in the workplace are crucial because of the ability to address work-life balance issues and stress related driving behaviors.
We also have partnered with the Department of Motor Vehicles to help roll-out the annual Click It or Ticket campaign, which reminds folks to buckle up - click it - or get a ticket. In addition to providing the marketing materials for the campaign, we also appreciate any opportunity to spread this message to the general public. We seek opportunities throughout the year, not just during the May mobilization. Occupant protection is a message and a behavior that should be discussed all year long.
As Virginia's roadways get more crowded, our four-wheel community has recognized the vast number of truckers on our roadways. Both eighteen wheelers and four wheelers report a fear of one another. It is our goal to work with all drivers on the road to help them gain an appreciation for and respect of others. We work with four-wheelers to educate them on sharing the road with eighteen wheelers. We work with eighteen wheelers to help them understand aggressive driving behaviors and the importance of buckling up.
We are also working with both the public and private sector to bring new and innovative projects to our Commonwealth. If you have a great idea that you think will reach an audience - whether it be teen, senior, minority, rural, high-risk, etc - let us know! We are always looking for new and different ways to deliver and spread our traffic safety message.
