Virginia State Police to participate in Operation CARE during Labor Day weekend
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Virginia had a deadly start to the summer driving season, with state police alone investigating 25 deaths in the week following Memorial Day. Preliminary numbers show that highway fatalities are at almost the same pace in 2024 as they were in 2023 (504 in 2024 as of Aug. 15, down just slightly from 514 at the same time last year).
Police are also warning drivers of the state’s “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to either move over one lane or slow down when a vehicle with flashing lights, flares, or other emergency equipment is stopped on the shoulder.
“There is no better time than now for Virginians to adopt and practice smart and safe driving behaviors,” said Colonel Gary T. Settle, superintendent of Virginia State Police. “Let’s end the year strong by slowing down, avoiding distractions, wearing our seatbelts, and driving sober.”
Operation CARE will run from 12:01 a.m., Aug. 30 to midnight, Sept. 2 and will feature increased police visibility and staffing statewide in an effort to reduce crashes and associated injuries and fatalities.
