Virginia DMV encourages you to prevent distracted driving crashes by educating Virginians on the dangers of using a mobile phone, or engaging in any other risky behavior, while behind the wheel. In 2019, there were 120 deaths, 13,258 injuries and 34,850 crashes attributed to distracted driving. Virginia’s new hands-free law takes effect Jan. 1, 2021, and all highway safety partners are needed to help spread the word. Download free educational materials about the hands-free law from DRIVE SMART Virginia’s online toolkit including animated banner ads, images, and ready-made posts for social media. Visit DRIVE SMART’s online store to order free copies of the new hands-free brochure and poster for distribution to citizens. As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to highway safety and saving lives.
In July, NHTSA launches its annual speed enforcement campaign, “Speeding Catches Up with You.” Speeding puts everyone on the road at risk, which is why speed limits are established to ensure the safety of all road users. Adhering to these limits is crucial in keeping our roads safe for all. Virginia DMV encourages our partners to share the following resources with their communities on social media.