Norfolk is an independent city located in the state of Virginia. The city is not located in a county, but it has the same governmental powers as a county-city. The city’s estimated population is 242,742 residents, which makes it the third largest city in Virginia.
In 2019, Norfolk had 4,241 car crashes on city streets. There were a total of 24 traffic fatalities, and 2,224 serious injuries. Also at the time, there were a total of 130,031 licensed drivers in the city. More than 1,000 of the Norfolk crashes were caused by speeding. That’s more speeding-related crashes than in any other Virginia city.
According to the United States Department of Transportation, speeding contributes to more than 26 percent of all traffic fatalities. Speeding is a bad driving behavior that’s 100 percent avoidable.
A defensive driving course can help make you a better driver. You’ll become reacquainted with the rules of the road, and learn about the dangers of speeding. And if you’ve received a speeding ticket, a defensive driving course can possibly get your ticket dismissed.