Buckle Up:In Virginia, 452 unrestrained people died in car crashes and 7,657 unbelted motorists were injured in 2006. Always remember to buckle up! More
Drive Drug and Alcohol Free:Driving while buzzed or drunk will have one of three results -- arrest, injury or death. In Virginia, 29,595 people were convicted of DUI in 2006 and 374 people died in alcohol-related crashes. More
Motorcycle Rider Safety:More people driving motorcycles are dying each year. In 2006, 70 motorcyclists died on Virginia's roads. Experience and knowledge are the keys to safe motorcycle travel. More
Obey Speed Limits:By speeding, you won't reach your destination any faster. You may not reach it at all. In 2006, there were 414 speed-related deaths and 16,684 speed-related injuries on Virginia's roadways. More
Avoid Distractions:Driving requires the driver's full attention. Last year, 6,724 crashes occurred that involved driver distractions such as talking on a cell phone. Of those, 26 people died and 3,747 were injured. More
Safety Programs
Traffic Crash Data
Safety Events Calendar
DMV Offices Closed for Independence Day
- 2008 Injury Prevention Symposium - (July 22, 2008 to July 23, 2008)
- ATSIP Traffic Records Forum - (July 25, 2008 to July 31, 2008)
- Drive Safe Motor Carrier Safety Conference - (August 07, 2008)
- Impaired Driver National Enforcement Crackdown - (August 13, 2008 to September 01, 2008)
- Virginia Association of Chief of Police Annual Conference - (August 17, 2008 to August 20, 2008)
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