Virginia State Police continue to remind drivers to stay off of the roads during wintry weather, as 500 crashes have occurred throughout the state since the winter storm began.

With more winter weather moving into Central Virginia, there have been 53 crashes reported statewide, and Virginia State Police (VSP) is urging drivers to stay off the roads.

There have been 197 crashes and 10 reported injuries in the Hampton Roads region since noon Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police. (Photo – Virginia

As a significant winter storm approaches, the Virginia State Police are urging residents across the Commonwealth to prepare and plan ahead.

Virginia State Police urges drivers to stay off roads during winter storm: Guidelines for drivers who need to travel

State leaders and driving experts are urging Central Virginians to stay off the road -- but, if you have to get behind the wheel, you're asked to keep these driving safety tips in mind.

Virginia State Police have responded to more than 450 crashes statewide so far on Wednesday as winter weather moved across the Commonwealth. "Statewide, since midnight, there have been 455 crashes (this is as of 9 p.