Category Archive for ‘Traffic Law’

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Open Roads Spur Reckless Driving in Virginia

WAMU recently reported that eight Virginia motor vehicle operators were cited for going over 100 mph on Saturday night, including one driver who was traveling at some 132 mph on… read more →

May 18, 2020Jeff DowneyNo CommentsTraffic Law

Texting While Driving is a Serious Driving Issue

Distracted driving accounts for numerous accidents in Virginia, explains Virginia personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Downey. In addition to making such conduct illegal, countries are experimenting with creative solutions. Law… read more →

January 2, 2020Jeff DowneyNo CommentsPersonal Injury, Traffic Law

Amazon Hires Independent Contractors to do their Dangerous driving

As the holiday season approaches, the arrival of packages at your front doorstep can be seen as hazardous to your health. Except in this case… Santa’s sleigh may be driven… read more →

November 20, 2019Jeff DowneyNo CommentsTraffic Law

Bike Injuries and Death

As More People Ride Bikes in the Metro area, bike injuries and deaths are on the rise. Learn what can be done to protect yourself and your family before or… read more →

June 23, 2017Jeff DowneyNo CommentsPersonal Injury, Traffic Law

Capital Bikeshare Opens Fairfax County Locations

On October 21, the Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) made its debut in Fairfax County, opening 15 bike stations in Reston and 14 in Tysons Corner. The bike sharing system began in… read more →

November 2, 2016Jeff DowneyNo CommentsPersonal Injury, Traffic Law

Is it Lawful to Dangle an Object from Your Car’s Rear-View Mirror?

We’ve all seen objects dangling from the rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles. You may even have such an object in your own car. But is it lawful? In Virginia, there… read more →

May 19, 2016Jeff DowneyNo CommentsTraffic Law

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