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Daylight Saving Time Presents Challenges to Motorists, Increases Risk of Drowsy Driving Crashes

March 11, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, when the clocks in most U.S. states will “spring forward.” AAA East Central advises motorists and pedestrians to make the proper adjustments for safer travel. “Many will find on Monday that...

Don't Rely on Luck This St. Patrick's Day: AAA Urges Partygoers to Find a Safe and Sober Ride Home

March 11, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day will be a time of celebration for many, but there is a danger for the holiday to turn deadly. AAA East Central advises partygoers to celebrate with safety in mind. By planning ahead, motorists can avoid a possible OVI and...

Record High Gas Prices Causing Changes in Consumer Behaviors

March 10, 2022

AAA: Record High Gas Prices Causing Changes in Consumer Behaviors New survey finds 59% of Americans will make lifestyle changes as gas reaches record highs New survey data from AAA finds that two-thirds of Americans felt gas prices were too expensive ...

Winter Crashes Account for Nearly Half of All Crashes

February 11, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Winter Crashes Account for Nearly Half of All Crashes AAA advises motorists to prepare for inclement weather to avoid deadly situations According to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather...

AAA East Central Reveals 2021’s Top Insurance Claims

February 11, 2022 Insurance & Consumer Tips

2021 was a costly year for many motorists due to collisions, weather, and animal related auto insurance claims. While all automobile insurance claims may not be avoidable, most can be by driving defensively, avoiding impaired or distracted driving, and...

AAA: Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

November 11, 2021

Airports and roads may seem more crowded this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020.

AAA: Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold This Winter

October 06, 2021 Kentucky, New York, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Automotive

As the cold wintry months approach, AAA braces for an increase in Roadside Assistance calls for dead batteries. According to data from last winter, AAA East Central contractors responded to 264,616 battery-related calls and replaced 60,171.

AAA East Central Announces $125 Million in Financial Relief for Auto Insurance Policyholders, Free Roadside Assistance for Medical Personnel and First Responders, and a $1,000,000 Donation to United Way

April 16, 2020

AAA members who insure their vehicles through the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club and its affiliate insurers (Auto Club Enterprises Insurance Group) will receive premium refunds totaling approximately $125 million. Every policyholder ...

AAA: Record-Breaking Travel Expected This Holiday Season

December 16, 2019 Travel

AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Travel Expected This Holiday Season

AAA: More than 55 Million Americans to Travel this Thanksgiving

November 18, 2019 News Topics, Travel

AAA: More than 55 Million Americans to Travel this Thanksgiving. The Most since 2005; record delays expected on Wednesday.

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