By Justin Curcio | Published September 14, 2023 | Posted in Community, Pedestrian Accidents, Safety | Comments Off on Road Rules Around School Buses in Virginia
When it comes to ensuring the safety of our children during their daily commute to school, understanding and following the road rules and etiquette around school buses in Virginia is important. Believe us, we get it – the struggle of leaving for work 20 minutes earlier only to find yourself stuck behind a school bus Read More
Read MorePedestrian fatalities in the United States have reached an alarming high, positioning the country as a leader in this troubling statistic. As highlighted in the Freakonomics Radio podcast episode titled “Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?”, the U.S. witnessed over 7,500 pedestrian deaths last year, marking the highest toll in over four Read More
Read MoreA new statute in VA aims to help protect pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. We want to make sure you are aware. Virginia Code § 46.2-816.1, which took effect on July 1, 2020, allows prosecutors to bring more severe criminal charges when a distracted motor vehicle driver injures a vulnerable road user. A Read More
Read MoreAt Curcio Law, we have noticed the increase in motor vehicle-pedestrian collisions and the increase in the severity of injuries for those pedestrians. So, it’s no surprise to us that the Governors Highway Safety Association reports that pedestrian fatalities increased across the country by 53% between 2009 and 2018. In Virginia specifically, there was an Read More
Read MoreDuring the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, pedestrian foot traffic and the number of bicyclists on the roads have increased. As the lockdown restrictions slowly loosen, many commuters will opt for alternative means of transportation to avoid the close quarters of public transportation. Bicycle shops are already seeing this trend firsthand. The industry is seeing an increase Read More
Read MoreBetween Snowzilla last weekend and The Great Freeze this past week, winter is finally upon us and making up for the lost time. It was fun at first, jumping into snowdrifts that covered our heads, getting a few days off (or if you’re a teacher, a full week), but with all this snow and ice, Read More
Read MoreDriving through Old Town every day, I worry about cyclists and pedestrians crossing King Street when I have the green light. It’s important to learn the lay of the land, and the rules related to cyclists. Equipment First off, in Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Manassas, in fact, in every county and city in Northern Virginia, Read More
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