DRIVE SMART Virginia is a non-profit organization charged with raising awareness and changing behavior in order to improve the safety of the roadways of the Commonwealth. We have endeavored to improve the lives of all Virginians through our public information and education initiatives. Founded in 1995, the organization is led by a diverse board representing safety advocates, the insurance industry and law enforcement.

Virginia Partners for Safe Driving

Join with other businesses, organizations, and state agencies and be a part of the Virginia Partners for Safe Driving initiative membership is FREE! Our mission is to raise awareness about the importance of safe driving, including distraction-free driving; sharing the road; fleet safety; vulnerable road users; and sober driving through various strategies in order to prevent crashes and injuries on Virginia roadways.

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Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.

NHTSA has estimated that, when used, lap/shoulder seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45 percent and the risk of moderate-to-critical injury by 50 percent.

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See and Be Seen

October is Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month. All road users have a responsibility to safely share the road with others. Vulnerable road users, like pedestrians and bicyclists, need every driver to put the #PhoneDown and keep their eyes on the road.

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