Week of June 16, 2025
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Prince George Fire & EMS Urges Caution, Shares Safety Tips After Solo Vehicle Crash
WRIC.comAccording to Prince George County Fire and EMS, motor vehicle accidents have become the most common call, and the department wants to provide the community with important safety tips.
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Inexperienced Drivers Fuel Increasing Truck Crash Rates, Study Warns
Programminginsider.comIn the United States, commercial truck accidents continue to pose a significant danger on highways and city roads. In Virginia and beyond, the increase in truck-related crashes has caught the attention of safety advocates, lawmakers, and the general public.
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Drivers Face Fines Starting July 1 for Ignoring Virginia’s New Traffic Law
Themirror.comVirginia has been slow to update its seatbelt laws because it's seen as an infringement of personal liberty in the eyes of the state and its residents. It is similar to New Hampshire, the only state that does not have seat belt laws.
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Drivers Urged to Proceed with Caution Through Roadway Roundabouts
Theredstonerocket.comIn recognition of the National Safety Council’s safety month campaign, we are alerting drivers about roadway safety. This week your Garrison Safety Office is highlighting vehicle operations in roundabouts.
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Backseat Buckle-Up: Virginia Expands Seat Belt Law Starting July 1
Newsontheneck.comA 2023 statewide survey found only 73.2% of individuals on the road were wearing seat belts. A 2024 follow-up showed some improvement but nearly 1 in 5 Virginians were still riding unrestrained and 50% of the people killed in traffic crashes were found to have been unrestrained, according to figures from DMV.
In response, this year, the Virginia General Assembly passed HB 2475 updating the state's seat belt laws. Starting July 1 all passengers, regardless of where they sit in a vehicle, will be required to wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. -
AAA Shares Essential Safety Tips for Summer Driving
WHSV.comWith school out for the summer, there are more teenage drivers on the road and families heading off for vacation. AAA says to be on the lookout for more traffic especially on the weekends.
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Ford Recalls Nearly 200,000 Vehicles Over Back Seat Entrapment Risk, Says NHTSA
Reuters.comFord Motor (F.N), opens new tab is recalling 197,432 vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of back seat occupants getting trapped due to inability of entering or exiting the vehicle in case of an emergency, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.
The company is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles, NHTSA said. -
Honda Recalls Over 250,000 Vehicles for Brake Pedal Defect
WDBJ.comA nationwide recall involves thousands of Honda and Acura vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall is for more than 250,000 vehicles because of an issue with the brake pedal.
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5 Key Tips for Parents to Talk to Teens About Safe Driving
WRIC.comThe period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is packed with summer festivities and outings, but it also holds the ominous distinction of being the "100 deadliest days of summer." That's because during this time, American teens are 20% more likely to be involved in a fatal car collision, according to the National Road Safety Foundation.
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Brake Checking Can Cost You: Northern Virginia Attorney Jennifer Porter Explains Legal Consequences
OpenPR.comBrake checking has become a growing concern on Virginia roads, and Northern Virginia car accident lawyer Jennifer Porter is shedding light on its dangers and legal consequences. In her recent article titled "Is Brake Checking Illegal?", Porter outlines how this aggressive driving behavior not only poses serious risks to safety but also constitutes a significant legal offense under Virginia law.