Statewide | Heads up: end distracted driving in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes, serious injuries and fatalities on the roads in Virginia. In fact, many drivers in the commonwealth admit to engaging in the practice while acknowledging the extreme dangers associated with it.  

A poll conducted by DRIVE SMART Virginia found that 66% of Virginians admitted to driving distracted recently. At the same time, 83% consider smartphone use while driving without hands-free mode to be extremely or very dangerous.