Week of November 4, 2024
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Stay Alert: Darker Evenings Mean Increased Pedestrian Risks
WY DailyOn Nov. 3 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time came to an end as we set our clocks back one hour. With dusk arriving an hour sooner, traveling in darker conditions can increase the risk of vehicle crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists.
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Elon Musk Sparks Buzz with Viral Cybertruck Video as Fairfax Police Arrest Participants
WHP local 21A drag race on Oct. 13 in Tysons, Virginia between a Tesla Cybertruck and a Lamborghini Aventador went viral on social media when Elon Musk shared it with his 202 million followers on X.
The video gained over 150 million views and caught the attention of detectives, who said they later identified the driver of the Tesla as Christian Camacho, 48, of Vienna, and the Lamborghini driver as Carlos Montero, 37, of Sterling.
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Yes, Virginia, Brace Yourself for This Leadfoot on the Road!
RWC Pulse90% of all collisions happen due to human error, and that is mostly speed and distraction. Some would even say less than 1% of collisions are real ‘Acts of God,’ which is when a branch falls out of the sky or lightning strikes.
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Maryland Officer Who Lost Legs in Crash with Teen Driver Makes Remarkable Return to Work
NBCWashington.comA police officer in Montgomery County, Maryland, is back at work after losing his legs.
It’s been just over a year since Sgt. Patrick Kepp was hit by a speeding teen driver, allegedly on purpose, on Interstate 270. News4 has followed his journey since then.
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Managing the Impact of Daylight Saving Time on Work Truck Fleets: Tips for Better Efficiency
worktruckonline.comWith daylight saving time (DST) behind us and the "fall back" adjustment settling in, fleet managers and drivers feel the impacts firsthand. It's only an hour's difference, but anyone in the industry knows it can significantly ripple through work truck operations.
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Charlottesville to Enhance Pedestrian Walkway Safety After Fatal Accident
29news.comOne Charlottesville City Councilor says the city is working on a plan to address multiple pedestrian walkways spread around Charlottesville.
This comes after a woman was killed at the intersection of Elliott Ave. and 1st St. in October.
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Transportation Institute Secures Nearly $1 Million in Grants for Trucking Education
news.vt.eduThe Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently received nearly $1 million in two grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to develop and enhance tractor-trailer educational programs.
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Citywide Traffic Safety Blitz Underway in Richmond with New Signs and Stop Bars
WRICA “citywide blitz” is underway in Richmond to replace worn traffic signs and install stop bars as part of an ongoing effort to create safer streets.
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Teen Drivers Can Win Cash Prizes by Getting Creative About Traffic Safety
WDBJTeen drivers can win $500 for being creative.
YOVASO is hosting a statewide competition for teens to create a safe driving song or tune.
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Virginia Pedestrians and Cyclists Remain Vulnerable as Driver Collisions Persist
News Break.comVirginia law requires drivers to remain three feet away from cyclists and to come to a complete stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks. Unfortunately, not all drivers in the Commonwealth obey crosswalk lights.
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