Safety
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Encouraging safe, responsible behaviors on Virginia's roadways
Through our safety programs, traffic crash data, grants and other resources
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Virginia Highway Safety Summit
Browse resources from subject matter experts on public safety, crash data, prevention initiatives and more
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Seat belts save lives. Buckle up.
Seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death during a crash.
Do you know your points balance?
DMV uses a point system to rate drivers. You receive demerit points for unsafe driving and safe driving points for good driving.