http://www.dmvnow.com/highwaysafety The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Highway Safety Office RSS Feed will keep subscribers current with agency news, new web site content, and time-sensitive information. en-us http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5278 Virginia Crash Facts is the resource for highway safety advocates to study and address long-term trends. Melanie Stokes Wed, 23 Jul 2008 9:30:00 EDT http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5277 Virginia joined the nation in the 17th annual Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day on July 16. This event is held nationally to focus attention on the benefits of riding a motorcycle as a means to cut down on fuel costs, improve the environment and help with traffic flow. Mary Ann Rayment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EDT http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5274 All Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) customer service centers (CSCs) will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance of Independence Day. Melanie Stokes Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/safety/news/news.asp?id=5272 Virginia's roadways will soon be busy with drivers traveling to Fourth of July activities. Motorists are cautioned not to drink alcohol while driving. Melanie Stokes Fri, 20 Jun 2008 9:30:00 EDT http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5267 Public Education Partnership for Teen Safety Campaign Recognized Melanie Stokes Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:30:00 EDT http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5266 New Laws Also Impact Learner's Permits, Mopeds, Child Restraints. Melanie Stokes Wed, 04 Jun 2008 9:00:00 EDT http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5263 Beginning July 1, 2008, vehicles with clean special fuel license plates may continue to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of passengers. Melanie Stokes Wed, 21 May 2008 14:30:00 EDT http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5264 "This Memorial Day weekend, you can help save lives by obeying speed limits and making certain everyone in your car is buckled up at all times," said D.B. Smit,the Governor's Highway Safety representative and DMV's commissioner. "We hope all Virginians and visitors to our state have a safe, enjoyable and crash-free Memorial Day weekend." Melanie Stokes Wed, 21 May 2008 14:30:00 EDT http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5262 Law Enforcement boosting activities to save lives on Virginia roads. In an effort to save more lives on Virginia's roadways, the Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) Virginia Highway Safety Office is partnering with law enforcement across Virginia and the nation to increase seat belt and child safety seat use with the Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization. Mary Ann Rayment Mon, 19 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/general/news/news.asp?id=5261 Motorcycle rider behavior contributed to 126 motorcycle deaths on Virginia's roadways in 2007. The top three reasons for the crashes were failure to maintain control, following too closely and exceeding the speed limit. Melanie Stokes Thr, 15 May 2008 11:30:00 EDT