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Is Jaywalking Allowed in Washington, D.C.?
Jaywalking is a serious concern in Washington, D.C., as it is in most cities around the world. Jaywalking can be defined as the act of crossing a street or roadway in an unsafe or illegal manner, often without using a designated crosswalk or waiting for traffic signals. Pedestrians who engage in this risky behavior significantly…
How Can Pedestrians Stay Safe?
Pedestrians can stay safe by practicing care as they stroll along busy city streets. Whether you walk for exercise, to the store, or to work, staying safe is essential for reaching your destination successfully. In addition to the health benefits, walking can help to reduce pollution and lessen the impact on the environment. A pedestrian…
Boy Struck by Hit-and-Run Van in Manassas, Police Search for Driver
UPDATE: The driver of a van that struck a 5-year-old boy in Manassas earlier this week has been found, reports the Manassas Patch. The driver, a 70-year-old Manassas Park resident, did not know that he struck the child. An investigation revealed that the factors of a large vehicle (over 5000 pounds), the child’s small size…
Occoquan, VA Pedestrian Death Leads To Reckless Driving Charges
The pedestrian death of a woman in Occoquan, VA has led to reckless driving and insufficient tire tread depth charges for a young Lake Ridge man, reports InsideNova.com. Woodbridge resident Zenaida Ines Jimenez, 58, was walking her dog on the sidewalk of Old Bridge Road, near Clipper Drive, at around 9:40 a.m. on Oct. 12,…
Being A Good Pedestrian And Driver In Virginia: Some Safety Tips
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that as long as you aren’t inside your vehicle, you’re a pedestrian. Pedestrian safety is not a “them” and “us” scenario, but instead a collaborative effort to keep all of us safe, whether driving to the kids’ soccer practice or walking the dog. In that spirit, here are some safety…
Virginia School Bus Safety
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Virginia traffic laws clearly dictate that all vehicles must come to a complete stop when nearing a school bus that has activated its flashing red lights and/or extended its stop sign. The Virginia school bus law also says: Stopped drivers cannot proceed until all children are…
Manassas Community Comes Together To Help Injured Police Officer
A new campaign spearheaded by the Manassas City Police Association is aimed at supporting Police Officer Heather Munsterman, who was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, as well as other officers injured in the line of duty, reports the Manassas Patch. The campaign will take place in Manassas over the next few weeks, with…
Woodbridge, Virginia Man Stages Hit-And-Run, Wanted For False Police Report
Update: The hit-and-run reported by a man who claimed he was struck and dragged 15-feet by a Chevy sedan has been found to be staged incident, reports the Manassas Patch. Danys Alexander Guevara, 21, of Woodbridge, VA apparently staged the event with his friend, who was driving the vehicle when Guevara jumped onto the hood…
Manassas Pedestrian Flown To Hospital After Being Struck By Vehicle
A pedestrian accident in Manassas, VA on Thursday, April 16 has left one person injured, reports the Manassas Patch. The accident occurred on Manassas Drive, where a 47-year-old male was flown to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Police report that the injuries to the victim are non-life threatening….
Fairfax County Police Stepping Up Pedestrian Safety After Fatal Accident
With spring in full swing, Fairfax County police are ramping up their pedestrian safety law enforcement to help ensure pedestrians stay safe, reports WTOP.com. Police have started handing out tickets to both drivers and pedestrians who are breaking traffic laws in the hopes of curbing future pedestrian accidents. In the last two years, pedestrian law…
