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.

Storm Kingston swept across the U.S. from the Midwest into the South and mid-Atlantic, bringing snow, ice and dangerous road conditions to cities including Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kansas City and Roanoke, Virginia.

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

From fender benders to cars getting pulled out of ditches, Wednesday was busy for tow truck drivers, police and paramedics in Central Virginia as a winter storm made travel tricky.

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.

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