News Releases for Transportation & Traffic Safety

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AAA’s Parking Lot Survival Guide

November 21, 2018 Transportation & Traffic Safety

**Reporters/Editors – Interview with spokesman Jim Garrity available for download/broadcast: https://vimeo.com/300544344 (password:...

AAA Urges Lawmakers to Make Ohio’s Roads Safer

October 18, 2018 Ohio, Transportation & Traffic Safety

Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for teenagers, and the problem is getting worse. Moreover, teen crash rates continue to rise in Ohio, putting everyone at risk. In advance of Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 21-27), AAA encourages...

A Deadly Combination: Teen Drivers and Teen Passengers

October 18, 2018 Transportation & Traffic Safety

New teen drivers ages 16-17 years old are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash – and new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that the risk is increased if they bring teen passengers along for the ride. ...

AAA East Central Hosting Events to Help Mature Drivers “Fit” Their Vehicles

October 08, 2018 Pennsylvania, Transportation & Traffic Safety

WHAT: AAA East Central and its safety partners are hosting two programs in the Pittsburgh area to help senior motorists check how well their vehicles “fit” them. Older adult drivers will arrive at the CarFit events in their own vehicles, and trained...

AAA East Central to Host Teen Safe Driving Expo

October 03, 2018 Kentucky, Transportation & Traffic Safety

Louisville — WHAT: AAA East Central’s Teen Safe Driving Expo helps improve the skills of young drivers on the road, while providing education in a fun way. Activities offered will include: Distracted Driving Simulators Mock Sobriety Tests by local law...

Older Drivers: How Well Does Your Car Fit?

September 11, 2018 Ohio, Transportation & Traffic Safety

Warren — WHAT: To help senior motorists drive more safely, AAA East Central and its safety partners are hosting an innovative safety program designed to help senior motorists check how well their vehicles fit them. Older adult drivers will arrive at the event...

AAA Offering Program to Benefit Mature Drivers

September 11, 2018 Ohio, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation & Traffic Safety

Norwalk — AAA East Central is introducing a program in Norwalk to increase safety on the road for mature drivers. The Safe Driving for Mature Operators program is designed to support the changing needs of drivers 60 years and older by offering tips to help reduce...

AAA Hosting Free VIN Etching to Deter Vehicle Theft

August 24, 2018 Pennsylvania, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation & Traffic Safety

Erie — **For editors: B-Roll of VIN Etch process available for download at https://vimeo.com/267434305 (password: aaavinetch) What: AAA East Central will be providing free Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching for car windows. Members and the public...

AAA East Central Partnering with National and Local Safety Experts for Northeast Ohio Drugged Driving Summit

August 22, 2018 Ohio, Transportation & Traffic Safety

Independence — What: AAA will gather local and national experts to discuss topics including Ohio’s changing drug landscape, challenges behind drug screening, combating illegal drugs & legalized marijuana, and best practices in bordering states for addressing drugged...

More than 80 Percent of Older Drivers Aren’t Talking About Driving Safety

August 14, 2018 Kentucky, Transportation & Traffic Safety

Nearly 83 percent of older drivers report never speaking to a family member or physician about their driving ability, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of the small percentage of families who do have the conversation,...

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