Onancock Police Department

10/24/2026

10/20/2026

Flashing yellow lights mean a school bus is preparing to stop. 🟡

Drivers: Slow down, stay alert and be ready to stop. Kids may be nearby, entering or crossing the road. 🚸

Give them the time and space they need to get to and from school SAFELY.

10/19/2026

First Virginia permit test coming up? Here's the part to study first: all 10 road sign questions must be answered correctly.

Then come 30 general knowledge questions, and you need 24 right. All of it comes from the Virginia Driver's Manual.

We put together general study tips, a test-day checklist (documents, walk-in times, the no-phone rule) and what happens if you don't pass. It's for teens 15½ and older, their parents, and adults getting a first license.

Link in the comments.

10/16/2026

Spot a car on the roadside with flashing lights? ⚠️ Slow Down and Move Over! It's not just for emergency vehicles.

*Check your state's specific Move Over laws.

10/16/2026

Saturday is National Move Over Day. 🚓🚒🛻

First responders, tow operators and highway workers put their lives on the line every day to protect ours. Give them the space they need to go home safe.

When you see flashing lights on the side of the road, remember: Slow Down, Move Over

10/16/2026

Leaves are falling and temperatures are dropping — is your grip slipping, too? 🍁

Wet leaves, morning frost and slick roads can make fall driving challenging. Wore tire tread can reduce traction and increase stopping distances on wet roads.

Check these 3 things before hitting the road. ⤵️🛞

10/15/2026

Reminder: our in-person 8-hour Driver Improvement clinic is this Saturday, October 17, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 19056 Parkway, Melfa | $90

Seats are still available. Tap the event to register.

Court-ordered? Check with your court to confirm the course meets its requirements.

10/14/2026

Just moved to Virginia? You have two clocks running, and the shorter one is for your car, not your license.

We put together a simple new-resident checklist: license, title and registration, insurance, inspection, emissions, and the local items your city or county handles. DMV rules are checked against Virginia DMV.

Link in the comments.

10/08/2026

That dashboard warning light isn’t just a suggestion — it’s a safety alert! ⚠️🚗

10/06/2026

Safety in the dark starts with being seen. 🚴‍♂️🌙

⚫ Wear bright or reflective clothing
⚫ Use a white front light and red rear light
⚫ Make sure your bike has reflectors

Drivers — watch for bicyclists!