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“We want to personalize these messages. We want to be speaking to people, just like you would if you were talking to a friend. It’s a message that needs to get across,”

Under the new law, an Uber or Lyft driver must have a blood alcohol concentration of .04 or lower. That's half of the current legal limit.

Because of a new law, HB1525, that went into effect on July 1, if you're caught texting or reading an email while driving near a highway work zone when "workers are present," you'll face a "mandatory" $250 fine.

Daytime sleepiness or fatigue is the primary result, but a host of other problems await, including poor concentration, inattention, irritability and decreased performance behind the wheel...

"One didn't need "reams of expert testimony to understand that an individual who cannot drive is at an extraordinary disadvantage in both earning and maintaining material resources.""

Saker says all teen drivers need to be aware that despite their lessons, they're still new and inexperienced behind the wheel, and they need to take it slow.

Road fatalities from accidents with heavy goods vehicles are decreasing. However, Volvo Truck’s research shows that the same reduction is not being seen in accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians.

Listen in: Scientists at RMIT say the natural vibrations of cars can affect alertness and concentration levels within just 15 minutes.

Studies show that 97% of the population experience a noticeable decline in performance when they try to do two or more things at once. The difference between driving and other activities is that multi-tasking while driving leads to accidents, injuries, and deaths.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety, which primarily patrols interstates, said its troopers had written a total of 179 citations and 795 formal warnings through Wednesday.

SUMMER driving season, and the congestion it brings, coincides with prime road paving season. Travelers will be dealing with constant paving work across the state into November but VDOT has an online app to help drivers avoid the messy paving work.

Uber has stepped up its mission to offer transport alternatives to the private and company car with acquisition of bike share business.

Violators will face fines and an extension of their six-month graduated driver period.

If money's any motivation, pesky drivers caught blocking the intersection could get a $30 ticket, plus another $67 for court costs.

D.C. Council Member Jack Evans, who also is the chairman of Metro's board, said funds for Metro have to come from somewhere. In April, he said he didn't think passengers would notice the tax increase "because they have no idea what they are going to pay anyway."

VDOT also has several tools travelers can use as they're planning trips over the holiday. People can go online to either the Virginia 511 website or VDOT's website.

Bike helmets are not created equal. New testing by Virginia Tech researchers has found there’s a big difference in how much protection some helmets actually provide.

Under federal law, truck drivers are not allowed to be on their phones, but that doesn't prevent distracted driving from other people on the road.

Car drivers need to understand the challenges truck drivers face, including their bigger blind spots and much longer stopping distances.

As many of us begin to plan getaways near and far it’s wise to make sure you and your car are prepared for the road ahead so here are our top tips for a safe summer of motoring.

AAA Foundation study finds built-in vehicle infotainment systems require more attention.

Fast food workers in Burlington are working as informants with the Halton Police to identify and call in impaired drivers.

Securing America’s Future Energy summit panelists discuss using automation to recruit younger workers to join trucking's ranks.

Virginia’s “Move Over” law requires motorists to move into an adjacent lane when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle displaying blue, red or amber flashing lights.

Retreat participants, including students and their YOVASO club advisors, will spend the week learning about how to reduce crash risks, studying negative consequences of poor driving behaviors, and training to serve as youth traffic safety advocates.

Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the 2018 Independence Day SoberRide program will be in operation beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Phil Robinson and Matt Gurwell, a former trooper and CEO with Keeping Us Safe, met with more than 40 residents on adjustments seniors need to make with their driving behaviors.

It's a challenge that shows just how important these drivers and their skills are to communities across Virginia.

Research into the dangers of using a car's touchscreen interface while driving has found that the computer display remains distracting, even when it isn't being used - and voice controls are no better.

Pedestrian deaths have hit a three-decade high in the U.S., prompting some cities to mount campaigns warning walkers to put down their phones and pay more attention.

While 48 states currently allow drivers to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) at 18, those same drivers are prohibited from driving in interstate commerce until they are 21. Under current federal law, a 20-year-old truck driver could not drive 14 miles from Springfield, Virginia to Washington D.C., but that same driver could haul a load from Arlington to Norfolk, Virginia, a more than six-hour drive roundtrip.

While driver satisfaction can be attributed to many factors, including technology that reduces paperwork and increase productive time spent on the road, pet companions provide benefits to their owners.

The 16-year-old girl was only going a short distance, so her mom thought it was safe to hand over the keys to the Acura to the unlicensed driver, Kennewick Police Sgt. Aaron Clem said.

A Nissan Altima, driven by a male minor was taking the ramp from Broad Street to I-95 north. The Altima took the curve too fast and got stuck under a tractor trailer that was travelling along the interstate.

He announced the update on Twitter in response to a Twitter user who said his vehicle could not decide to allow a vehicle ahead of his to merge in front of him when lanes converged on a highway during heavy traffic.

A video analysis of fleet drivers reports that drivers who speed are more than twice as likely to text when they drive.

Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but in succession.

The new networked traffic lights, which are connected to video cameras, can respond quickly to changing conditions.

Motor-vehicle accidents continue to be the leading cause of death among the population aged 16 to 19, which also happens to be the age group with the highest risk of crashes.

In some situations we rely on eye contact with other road users as a means of gauging safety and gaining permission to enter the traffic flow.

We're still two years away from that happening, but come October, you'll be able to purchase the new license that Virginia is finalizing right now.

It’s critical for us to examine our habits as drivers and riders so we can learn ways to share the road more effectively.

A recent class-action lawsuit alleges that Uber has done “nothing meaningful” to make rides safer. Now Uber is using technology to fight back a move the company’s chief calls, “just the beginning.”

A recent survey showed that 54% of highway contractors in the United States reported vehicles crashing into their work zones in the past year.

Getting behind the wheel without enough sleep accounts for nearly ten percent of crashes in the U.S. To drive home the point, Chevrolet developed a drowsy driving simulator suit.

Boggs pleaded guilty in late March to two counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of vehicular homicide and one count of attempted tampering with evidence, all felonies.

Adding a teen driver is expensive. Not only does it mean possibly adding a vehicle, as well as car tags, gas, maintenance, school parking permits and so on, it also means your car insurance premium is about to rise dramatically.

The city of San Antonio and USAA are partnering to bring you the city's first-ever Safest Driver Contest and you could get $10,000 if you win.

We want all kids to have a great summer away from school and to be excited for their new journey in life after graduation. We also need to make sure they are aware of the dangers that these exciting times bring.

His plates tell drivers to hang up, ask why they're texting, and of course, tell them to keep their eyes up!

Officials reports spike in deer activity in June

His name is Jeremiah Gardner. He earned the title in an international bus driver rodeo competition in Florida last month.

Research has found that parents who are risky drivers foster the same behavior in their teens.

The very moment of the crash about 3 a.m. Oct. 16 coincided with a key play during the game when the Steelers fumbled while trying to return a free kick after scoring a safety.

June is National Safety Month, and according to Omnitracs, improving fleet safety shouldn't just be a matter of reacting when an accident occurs. Here are four secrets from Omnitracs to boosting safety in your fleet.

Driver training is integral to operating a safe and efficient fleet, but when should it be carried out? Ben Rooth finds out the key intervention points.

New research from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced May 9 indicates what should be obvious but still seems to elude some shops and carriers: Cars are safer now because of new technology.

School bus #73 slid into a ditch Wednesday morning with four children on board.

Apple announced that its upcoming operating system upgrade, iOS 12, will contain tools specifically designed to help people control how much time they—and their kids—spend with their phones.

In January, it was announced that Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in New Jersey would no longer host drag racing events.

We've all been there, feeling tired, trying to keep ourselves alert while driving. We asked some of our viewers, what do you do?

Come April 2019 and all bottles containing alcoholic beverages will carry warning asking people not to drink and drive, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said.

AVVO uses the NHTSA fatality report to rank the days of the week by crash risk.

Virginia experienced its fewest number of traffic deaths during the 2018 Memorial Day weekend - the lowest within at least the past five years.

A driver looking at an Apple iWatch while stopped at a traffic light is still guilty of breaking Ontario's distracted driving law,

AT&T Media Relations Representative Teresa Mask joined us to discuss distracted driving during the deadliest season on the roads.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says this year’s International Roadcheck enforcement blitz will focus on hours-of-service compliance.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was given the Achievement Award by the National Association of Counties for its innovative approach.

Authorities say a Pennsylvania school bus driver was driving drunk with students aboard.

Parents play a critical role in helping their teens learn the nuances and complexities of driving.

“We are dealing with a public safety issue, where low fares and salary incentives compel drivers to continue driving past their safety limits,”

Remember the days when safety features on a car amounted to anti-lock brakes, a few airbags, 3-point seatbelts and traction control? Those days are long gone.

A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

An accomplished Vietnam veteran, retired Marine Corps colonel, husband and father will be remembered for a host of reasons, including his hatred for Northern Virginia drivers.

Uber and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) join forces to promote seat belt use to help prevent crash fatalities.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts dozens of high-speed crash tests each year. Outside the facility, they also evaluate “crash avoidance” technologies.