Week of December 5, 2022
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As Police Issue Warning Ahead of Holiday Rush; Expert says Free, 'Common Sense' Tool can Save Lives
WTVR6State police are urging Virginians to buckle up this holiday season, citing multiple fatal crashes that happened over the Thanksgiving weekend, where a driver or passenger was not wearing a seat belt.
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Drive Sober or get Pulled Over this Holiday Season, and Every Day
Royal ExaminerThis holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving.
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Virginia is Studying Whether to Open a Second Inland Port. Here's What Inland Ports are and Why they Matter
Cardinal NewsIn the three-plus decades since the Virginia Inland Port opened in rural Warren County, economic development has followed. A study underway right now will look at whether it makes sense to open a second inland port near Lynchburg or Bristol.
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Top 10 Risky Truck Driver Distractions
Trucking InfoReaching for an object and reading were the top two secondary tasks truck drivers performed which increased the risk of being in an unsafe event or crash, according to a VTTI study.
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Why Virginia Might Change DUI Laws to Include Marijuana Consumption Limits
WTVR6The Virginia State Crime Commission is meeting Monday to discuss proposed policy changes to DUI laws in the Commonwealth.
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Planning Ahead for a Safe Holiday Season
Prince William LivingIf you are going out to celebrate the holidays and there is even a possibility that you may drink alcohol, you need to plan for a safe ride home.
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Report: State and Federal Officials Are Asleep at the Wheel on AV Safety
StreetsBlog USAU.S. streets are transforming into testing grounds for automated vehicle technology — but both Congress and state governments are failing to protect road users who didn’t sign up to be guinea pigs, a new report says.
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Staying Safe on the Roads in the Winter
NBC12Police say to triple driving distance between vehicles.
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As Traffic Deaths Surge, Report Says Cameras Are Needed
Route FiftyState legislators should change traffic laws to make sure kids under the age of 12 sit in the back seat, to limit when teens can drive, and to allow for automated enforcement with speed and red-light cameras, a group of advocates said Tuesday.
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Drunk Driving Increased by Nearly 24 Percent in 2021, According to AAA
JalopnikThe American Automobile Association has released its annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, and the results aren’t great: In every category, Americans drove more dangerously in 2021 compared to the year prior.
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Keeping Older Drivers Safe on the Road
WDBJWhile some drivers can safely drive into their nineties, for others medical conditions, problems with eyesight, sleep, tremors, or memory can make driving more difficult and dangerous.
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Billions Have Been Spent Trying to Solve NoVA’s Traffic Problem — Is it Enough?
Northern Virginia MagNo matter how much is budgeted for road improvement, it’s clear that roads alone won’t solve the region’s traffic woes.
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Risk of Truck Driver Cell Phone Use
Heavy Duty TruckingAny task that involves a driver’s hands and eyes has the highest risk of resulting in an incident or unsafe event on the road, according to study findings by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.