Traffic Safety

Lifesaving legislation will protect drivers on the roadside
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new requirement heads to Governor Hochul’s desk to be signed into law, which expands New York’s Slow Down/Move Over law.  Read more 
8 People are Killed Every Day in Crashes Involving a Teen Driver
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically.  Read more 
AAA Western and Central New York President and CEO calls for expansion of Slow Down and Move Over
•Anthony B. Spada•Traffic Safety
Op Ed: It’s time for New York to Slow Down and Move Over for All  Read more 
AAA offers bike safety tips as cycling fatalities increase
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Spring is a time to dust off bicycles and get out and about, and May is National Bicycle Safety Month.  Read more 
AAA reminds teen drivers to make a PROMise
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
It’s prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about.  Read more 
Fatal motorcycle crashes are on the rise
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and bikers of key  Read more 
Everyone plays a role in work zone safety.
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) runs from April 17-21, 2023.  Read more 
AAA shares tips to keep drivers alert
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month, and AAA Western and Central New York encourages drivers to learn how  Read more 
Airports and roads will likely be busy over Easter weekend
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Many area schools will reopen on Monday, April 10, which means many families are returning from spring getaways over Easte  Read more 
AAA shares tips to keep drivers focused on the road during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Distracted driving is deadly, claiming 3,142 lives in 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio  Read more 
AAA Offers Winter Driving Advice
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Just when you thought spring was here, don't put away those winter driving skills!  Read more 
AAA has advice for motorists, pedestrians
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
It’s time to “spring forward” and set clocks ahead one hour beginning Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 a.m.  Read more 
New AAA Research Shows Drowsy Drivers Often Fail to Take Breaks
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
It's something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays an unde  Read more 
AAA offers tips for drivers as the weather turns
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
The forecast for Western and Central New York region includes snow, sleet, and freezing rain Wednesday night into Thursday  Read more 
AAA Finds Electronic Vehicle-Mounted Sign Effective at Alerting Drivers to Slow Down and Move Over
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The Big Picture – Helping stranded motorists on the side of the road should not be one of America's most   Read more 
AAA has advice for those celebrating the big game
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
The big game is Sunday and no matter which team you’re rooting for, AAA Western and Central New York wants to remind drive  Read more 
AAA Encourages Passengers to Speak Up
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
National Passenger Safety Week runs from January 22–January 28, 2023.  Read more 
AAA urges the public to end 2022 on a safe note
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York encourages motorists to be extra vigilant this holiday season and to celebrate responsibl  Read more 
AAA Western and Central New York Offers Winter Weather Advice
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Blizzard conditions are extremely dangerous for drivers trying to navigate roads in poor visibility.  Read more 
AAA Research Finds Unsafe Driving Behaviors on the Rise
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The final weekend of holiday shopping is here! With many shoppers anxious to check off their lists, the pressure is on!  Read more 
New Research Shows a Troubling Increase in Admitted Risky Driving
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired o  Read more 
AAA Promotes Mobility and Independence for Older Drivers
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (December 5-9, 2022) is underway!  Read more 
Drivers can damage vehicles with improperly secured trees
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Real or artificial? It’s an annual debate as many Americans decorate for the holidays.  Read more 
AAA Shares Tips to Keep the Holidays Bright
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, preparing for them can be stressful and overwhelming — especiall  Read more 
AAA Winch Calls Up 151% in Buffalo Today
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Severe winter weather is hitting parts of Western and Central New York today, namely the Buffalo and Watertown regions.  Read more