Traffic Safety

One in seven crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Imagine you’re crossing the street when everything goes dark.  Read more 
AAA recommends proper rest as Daylight Saving Time arrives Sunday
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
It’s time to “spring forward” and set clocks ahead one hour beginning Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 a.m.  Read more 
Partnership provides driver education to participants in a workforce readiness program
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce a partnership with Northland Workforce Training Center (NWTC) to p  Read more 
AAA hopeful stronger penalties will improve road safety
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
New and increased point values for serious driving infractions will take effect in New York beginning Monday, February 16,  Read more 
Avoid costly, dangerous rust damage by washing your vehicle
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 30s this week, which could mean long lines at the car wash, but it’s wort  Read more 
Safety first when celebrating the big game
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
The big game is Sunday and no matter which team you’re rooting for, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding  dr  Read more 
AAA offers advice to homeowners and motorists amid snowy weather
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A mix of wintry weather is expected to impact the Buffalo area this week, with colder temperatures moving in across the We  Read more 
AAA urges the public to ring in 2025 safely
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York encourages motorists to be extra vigilant this holiday season and to celebrate responsibl  Read more 
AAA offers advice to homeowners and motorists amid winter winds
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A mix of high winds and wintry weather is in the forecast.  Read more 
AAA shares tips to keep the holidays merry and bright
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, the days after Christmas can still be stressful for many shopper  Read more 
AAA has important safety tips to help everyone get home safely
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month.  Read more 
AAA share tips to keep the holidays merry and bright
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, preparing for them can be stressful and overwhelming.  Read more 
Drivers admit to dangerous habits behind the wheel but still want tougher safeguards to prevent impaired driving.
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Today, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) released a new report that shows that while risky driving behaviors   Read more 
AAA FTS: road debris linked to thousands of injuries, hundreds of deaths
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Road debris is a traffic safety concern for all road users.  Read more 
Motorists may experience car battery problems as snow hits and temperatures drop
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
With winter weather in the forecast followed by the coldest temperatures of the season, AAA Western and Central New York (  Read more 
Impaired Driving Prevention Month in December serves as a timely reminder to celebrate the holidays safely
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Waymo in a collaborat  Read more 
AAA Promotes Mobility and Independence for Older Drivers
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is December 1-5, 2025.  Read more 
AAA Urges Drivers to Plan Ahead to Prevent Impaired Driving
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
AAA forecasts that 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period,   Read more 
AAA shares tips to keep the holidays merry and bright
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, preparing for them can be stressful and overwhelming.  Read more 
Winter storm preparedness and response at heart of safety message
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York stood with state and local agencies in Western New York to highlight how coordinated effo  Read more 
AAA reminds drivers to Slow Down, Move Over
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Crash Responder Safety Week is being recognized November 17 – 21, 2025.  Read more 
Drivers should be prepared as winter makes a return this fall
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The Western and Central New York region is experiencing an early dose of wintry weather, and AAA has tips to keep everyone  Read more 
AAA Shares Advice for Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
November 2-8, 2025 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.  Read more 
AAA’s top 3 tips for avoiding animal collisions
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
New York drivers need to buckle up this fall and watch for animals on the roads.  Read more 
AAA Reminds Drivers and Pedestrians to Stay Alert as Daylight Saving Time Ends
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
With daylight saving time ending Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 a.m., Americans will “fall back” and set their clocks back one  Read more