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Beginning January 1, 2021 Holding a Phone While Driving Will Be Illegal in Virginia

Put your phone down and focus on driving. That text, call, tweet & selfie can wait! Beginning January 1, 2021, it will be illegal...

Virginia DOT Prepared for Snow, Icy Roads Thru Friday

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and Fredericksburg region are mobilizing in emergency response today ahead of snowfall...

New Hands-Free Driving Law Taking Effect Sunday in Massachusetts

Massachusetts officials today issued a reminder to motorists that the hands-free law goes into effect this Sunday, February 23rd. The new law is intended...

Penalties Increase for Violators of North Carolina Driving Law

There are now stiffer penalties for drivers who violate the North Carolina's ‘move-over’ law​. The new penalties took effect December 1. Under the changes, a...

Rhode Island Ramps Up Holiday Impaired Driving Enforcement

Drivers on Rhode Island roads can expect to see an increased level of police enforcement throughout the state coinciding with the national "Drive Sober...

South Carolina DOT Lifts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday

To help with holiday traffic, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will prohibit lane closures for non-emergency highway work on I-95 and other interstate...

Pennsylvania Officials Announce “Click It or Ticket” Thanksgiving Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Millcreek Township and City of Erie police agencies, and Buckle Up PA announced that...

Massachusetts Governor Signs Hands-Free While Driving Law

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road safety in the Commonwealth, which stipulates that no motor vehicle operator may use electronic devices...

Driving While Distracted in Connecticut? Here’s What it Will Cost you.

In support of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the CT Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office, along with State and local law enforcement,...

Virginia DOT Crews Pre-Treat I-95 Thursday, Friday Anticipating Winter Storm

Motorists should be alert for a mobile Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) operation to pre-treat Interstate 95 and interstate ramps in the Fredericksburg area...
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