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Va, State Police answer nearly 500 calls for assistance since midnight Jan. 11
FROM Virginia State Police 01/11/25 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / State Government / Transportation /
Virginia State Police report State Troopers have responded to more than 400 incidents and 94 crashes
Nighttime paving in Woodbridge Aug, 23-Sept. 1; loud noises possible
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FROM Va. Department of Transportation 08/28/16 / Breaking News / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation / Woodbridge /
Lane closures for milling and paving will occur nightly on part of Shoppers Best Way from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 through Thursday, Aug. 25, and on portions of Featherstone Road and Blackburn Road from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 through Thursday, Sept. 1, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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School buses hit the streets Aug. 29 as early as 5:30 a.m.; watch for flashing lights
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08/27/16 / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation /
School Division staff work hard to ensure the safety of students on buses, but their safety also depends largely on the willingness of motorists to follow laws concerning school buses.
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Sen. Warner statement on federal drone rule taking effect Aug. 29
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08/27/16 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Transportation /
“Sen Mark Warner was quoted in a press release as saying, "I’ve consistently urged the FAA to move forward with regulations to make safe operation of unmanned aircraft in U.S. airspace a reality, and implementation of this new rule is a major step forward."
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TSA reports record breaking 81 firearms, 70 loaded, found in carry-on bags Aug. 12-18
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FROM TSA Reports 08/20/16 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Transportation /
The US Transportation Security Agency (TSA) reports that its officers discovered a record breaking 81 firearms this week in carry-on bags around the nation Aug. 12-18. Of the 81 firearms discovered, 70 were loaded and 31 had a round chambered.
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#SeeAndBeSeen is a reminder for walkers, bicyclists, drivers to look out for one another
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08/19/16 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Transportation /
Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians share responsibilities to ensure safety on the road. For example, motorists must pass bicyclists at a reasonable speed and at least 3 feet to the left of the cyclist. Bicyclists must obey all traffic laws. Pedestrians should wear reflective clothing and must walk, jog or run on the side of the road facing traffic.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safe driving campaign begins today, Aug. 19, across Virginia
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08/19/16 / Breaking News / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
Prince William County Police have joined law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign and the local Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign. The campaigns start today, Friday, Aug. 19, and continue through Monday, Sept. 5.
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NOVA-Manassas Automotive Program earns national accreditation
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08/15/16 / Education / Manassas / Transportation /
The Automotive Program at the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College has earned accreditation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
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Bristow Road (VA 619) to be closed Aug. 16 for train track repairs
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08/14/16 / Breaking News / Bristow / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation /
Virginia Department of Transportation will be closing Bristow Road (VA 619) to through traffic between VA 28 and Lucasville Road Tuesday, Aug.16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to continue railroad crossing repairs begun on Aug. 13.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
