Week of July 22, 2024
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NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Dangers of Marijuana for Teen Drivers
NTSBThe National Transportation Safety Board issued a Safety Alert Thursday urging parents nationwide to protect their teen drivers from marijuana-impaired driving.
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He Lost His Legs on a Busy Virginia Road. He Hopes Sharing His Story Saves Lives.
WTVRFor the past decade, Hughes, of Chesterfield County, has shared the story of his life-changing crash that cost him his legs.
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New Rail Crossing Safety Videos for School Bus Drivers
AASHTORail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) recently released a new series of rail crossing safety videos tailored for school bus operators.
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Intelligent Speed Assistance Gives U.S. Drivers a Brake
WardsAn Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey revealed that 60% of respondents support the idea of their vehicles providing warnings when they exceed speed limits.
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New NHTSA Campaign: Speeding Catches Up With You
CarProThe campaign runs through July 31 and is supported by a $9.5 million national media buy featuring English- and Spanish-language ads for TV, radio, and digital platforms.
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Consumer Alert: NHTSA Reminds Drivers to Safeguard Their Vehicles
NHTSAMore than 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2023, a 25% increase in vehicle thefts over the previous few years. That’s the equivalent of one vehicle stolen every 31 seconds.
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Innovative Modeling Aims to Curb Teen Drunken Driving Fatalities
News VTA Virginia Tech researcher has published findings as part of a collaborative grant that is shedding new light on the complex issue of drinking and driving among teens and young adults in the U.S.
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Helping Refugees Build Their New Lives in Virginia – Starting With a Driver’s License
Next CityReEstablish Richmond is set to help 200 newly-arrived Virginians start driving, providing language access, drivers classes and even funds to buy a car.
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Traffic Safety Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fatal Crashes in 2020–2022
AAA FoundationTraffic fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research highlights the fact that disadvantaged communities bore the brunt of the increase and calls for holistic solutions to promote equitable access to safe transportation.
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Virginia Beach Named One of the Deadliest Cities for Young Drivers in the U.S.
WTKRAccording to the data, Virginia Beach saw 134 fatal accidents within the time period with 52.24% of those crashes involving teen drivers.
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Auto, Road Safety Groups and Insurance Companies Write in Support of NHTSA New AEB Rule
Repairer Driven NewsAccording to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as of December of last year, the automakers — including the Big Three (Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis) — had installed AEB on 95% or more of their new light-duty vehicles.