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How can truck drivers fight fatigue on the road?
Drowsiness impairs one's attention and slows reaction times, and this can be especially dangerous to truck drivers. Truckers in Virginia should know that drowsiness is a major factor behind the nearly 4,000 large-truck crash fatalities that arise each year in this...
How police officers conduct sobriety tests at DUI stops
You shouldn’t plan on having to pull over on the side of the road and run through a series of tests to prove you aren’t under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rather, your best bet is simply planning a sober ride. However, if you ever do find yourself at a DUI stop,...
Potential penalties for driving without a license
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle without a license in Virginia or any other state. However, the law generally differentiates between those who don't have a valid license and those who aren't able to produce their licenses when asked to present them. In most...
The elements of sexual assault
Virginia residents who are forced to engage in sexual activity against their will are likely victims of sexual assault. Examples of sexual assault include inserting something into a person's anus or vagina or kissing a person without his or her permission. Those who...
Virginia raises reckless driving threshold to 85 mph
A new law went into effect in Virginia on July 1 that raises the reckless driving threshold from 80 mph to 85 mph on some of the state’s busiest highways. Senate Bill 63 was passed by the Senate in January, the House in March and signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam...
The dangers posed by drowsy driving
Virginia drivers need to be vigilant about drowsiness on the road because it can impair their attention, judgment and reaction times. Drowsiness is so serious that it triples the risk for a car crash. In its effects, it's often compared to drunk driving. Going without...
What to know about plea deals
It isn't uncommon for defendants in Virginia and other states to receive a plea deal at some point during the legal process. To entice a person to accept a deal, a prosecutor may drop the most serious charges a person faces or offer a reduced sentence on those...
Reckless driving is a serious matter
Reckless driving charges may seem minor to you. Yet in Virginia, the penalties can be stiff depending on the offense you're accused of. If you're facing these charges, it's important to know the state's reckless driving laws. Learning them can help you understand your...
Drivers may face more risks on rural roads than on city roads
Though driving in the city can be stressful and dangerous, this does not necessarily mean that the countryside is any safer. Drivers in Virginia may be more or less familiar with rural roads, but what they must remember is that these roads present their own types of...
Older cars are behind most crashes involving defective equipment
Drivers in Virginia who own a vehicle more than 10 years old should ensure that they are maintaining it on a regular basis. While maintenance is important for any vehicle, whatever its age, the neglect of it is more often seen among owners of older vehicles. Without...
