Virginia State Police to conduct safety operation on all of I-95 in effort to disrupt dangerous driving behaviors
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police will conduct a safety operation along all of Interstate 95 in Virginia on Sunday and Monday to help prevent crashes and encourage drivers to stay focused on the road. Several Virginia State Police divisions, including the Richmond Division, will conduct "Operation DISS-rupt" along all 179 miles of I-95 in Virginia on Sunday, Dec. 15 and Monday, Dec. 16, focusing on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed compliance and seat belt safety. According to state police, preliminary data indicates that, as of Dec. 1 of this year, 774 people have died in traffic crashes on Virginia roadways this year. Officials said the operation's goal is to achieve zero deadly crashes during designated enforcement periods and reduce the total number of crashes on Virginia's interstates by 10% for the calendar year. "This initiative is about encouraging motorists to stay focused and be fully present behind the wheel, especially during the busy holiday season,” said Captain Ted Jones, Virginia State Police Richmond Division commander. “Distracted driving is a preventable risk, and we’re asking drivers to make the safety of themselves and others their top priority.” According to officials, Operation DISS-rupt focuses on the following four key causes of deadly and serious injury crashes across Virginia's interstate system: Ditch Distractions: Virginia is “hands-free,” which prohibits drivers from holding personal communication devices while driving. The use of GPS and phone calls is legal, as long as the device is not in the driver’s hands. Never Drive Impaired: Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal in Virginia. Even buzzed driving is drunk driving. Always designate a sober driver, use public transportation, or a ride-sharing service. Comply with Speed Limits: Posted speed limits on Virginia interstates never exceed 70 mph, so neither should your speed. Speed-related crashes claimed 441 lives in Virginia in 2022. Simply, drive to save lives. Seat Belt Safety: Virginia law requires all front-seat occupants of motor vehicles to be restrained, and any passenger from birth to 18 years old must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat or seat belt, regardless of their seating position. According to authorities, Virginia State Police ran a similar Operation DISS-rupt on Interstate 64 on April 3 and April 4, 2024, where troopers cited 218 drivers for speeding, 32 for distracted driving, and 74 for reckless driving.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police will conduct a safety operation along all of Interstate 95 in Virginia on Sunday and Monday to help prevent crashes and encourage drivers to stay focused on the road.
Several Virginia State Police divisions, including the Richmond Division, will conduct "Operation DISS-rupt" along all 179 miles of I-95 in Virginia on Sunday, Dec. 15 and Monday, Dec. 16, focusing on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed compliance and seat belt safety.
According to state police, preliminary data indicates that, as of Dec. 1 of this year, 774 people have died in traffic crashes on Virginia roadways this year.
Officials said the operation's goal is to achieve zero deadly crashes during designated enforcement periods and reduce the total number of crashes on Virginia's interstates by 10% for the calendar year.
"This initiative is about encouraging motorists to stay focused and be fully present behind the wheel, especially during the busy holiday season,” said Captain Ted Jones, Virginia State Police Richmond Division commander. “Distracted driving is a preventable risk, and we’re asking drivers to make the safety of themselves and others their top priority.”
According to officials, Operation DISS-rupt focuses on the following four key causes of deadly and serious injury crashes across Virginia's interstate system:
- Ditch Distractions: Virginia is “hands-free,” which prohibits drivers from holding personal communication devices while driving. The use of GPS and phone calls is legal, as long as the device is not in the driver’s hands.
- Never Drive Impaired: Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal in Virginia. Even buzzed driving is drunk driving. Always designate a sober driver, use public transportation, or a ride-sharing service.
- Comply with Speed Limits: Posted speed limits on Virginia interstates never exceed 70 mph, so neither should your speed. Speed-related crashes claimed 441 lives in Virginia in 2022. Simply, drive to save lives.
- Seat Belt Safety: Virginia law requires all front-seat occupants of motor vehicles to be restrained, and any passenger from birth to 18 years old must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat or seat belt, regardless of their seating position.
According to authorities, Virginia State Police ran a similar Operation DISS-rupt on Interstate 64 on April 3 and April 4, 2024, where troopers cited 218 drivers for speeding, 32 for distracted driving, and 74 for reckless driving.
