Week of August 18, 2025
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NASCAR’s Ross Chastain Joins Virginia DMV, DRIVE SMART Virginia in Push for Safer Roads
Virginianreview.comNASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain joined forces with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and DRIVE SMART Virginia on Friday — ahead of his race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday — to promote lifesaving driving habits on and off the track
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Back-to-School Brings Safety Reminders, Traffic Changes, and New Rules in Fairfax and Prince William Counties
WUSA9.comSchool starts Monday for students in Fairfax and Prince William counties, and officials say they’ve spent the summer preparing for a safe, smooth return.
In Fairfax County, Virginia’s largest school district with more than 180,000 students, parents and drivers should expect heavier traffic as more buses hit the roads and more students walk to school.
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Nearly One-Third of Traffic Deaths Caused by Drunk Drivers, NHTSA Reports
Aboutlawsuits.comIn 2023, nearly one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the U.S. involved drivers with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) above 0.08 grams per decileter, which is the legal limit in 49 out of 50 states.
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Top 10 Takeaways: VCU’s Biggest Campus Concern — Pedestrian Safety
News.VCU.eduThe spring 2025 survey revealed that nearly half – 45% – of respondents cited pedestrian safety above all other issues. And VCU leaders have been taking action.
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Virginia Police Nab Driver Going 101 MPH in 55 MPH Zone
WSET.comPolice are urging the public to slow down after a Woodbridge man was recently cited for going 101 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone.
RELATED | Driver pulled over for speeding 140 mph in a 70 mph zone in Fairfax Co., Va.
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Opinion: I’ve Seen the Devastation of Distracted Driving—Here Are 2 Ways to Stop It
Newsobserver.comThere’s something particularly chilling about distracted truck drivers. An 80,000-pound vehicle doesn’t just crash — it devastates and destroys. When the pilots of these giant rigs drive distracted, the consequences can be catastrophic. And yet, our legal system is struggling to meet this moment.
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VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Labor Day to Ease Holiday Travel
Virginianreview.comThe summer travel season is coming to an end. For those planning to hit the roads for one last summer getaway, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants to make your travels safe and easy so you can spend more time soaking up the sun.
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Does Your Teen Really Know Their Car—Beyond Just Pumping Gas?
WFMYNews2.comAs a parent of a teen driver, you spend a lot of time teaching them what to do behind the wheel. But a CARFAX expert and dad says parents need to take a few hours to teach their teen driver about car common sense.
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NHTSA Unveils New Website with Emergency Response Guides and Rescue Sheets
IAF.orgThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new website to provide emergency responders with easy access to Emergency Response Guides (ERGs) and rescue sheets.
With the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) models on the road, it is critical that IAFF members use this information to operate safely, prevent injury or death, and understand how to locate and disable EV components during a fire.
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Many States Enact Tougher Requirements for New Drivers
Pressreader.comA new wave of state laws is enforcing stricter requirements for new drivers, but states still can't agree on how much practice is needed