Traffic Safety

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 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 
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 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 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 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 
Coordinated Response to Buffalo Area Snowstorm
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The winter storm impacting the Buffalo region has turned into an emergency situation for several motorists.  Read more 
Motorist Should Take Extra Caution as Deer Hunting Season Begins
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Opening day of regular season deer hunting is November 19 in most areas of Western and Central New York.  Read more 
AAA Provides Tips for Winter Car Care
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Are you ready to drive in the snow? Is your car?  Read more 
Tips For Driving in the Snow
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Winter weather is in the forecast, and AAA has tips to keep everyone safe on the roads.  Read more 
Respect Our Roadside Heroes
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
Crash Responder Safety Week is November 14-18, 2022 and this year’s theme is “Respect Our Roadside Heroes.”  Read more 
AAA Advises Drivers and Pedestrians on Safety as Clocks Turn Back
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Are you struggling with dark mornings on your way to work and as the kids head out to school? It’s about to change.  Read more 
AAA Shares Advice for Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
November 6-13, 2022 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week — held each year the week following the end of Daylight Saving Time.  Read more 
AAA has 3 Top Tips for Avoiding Animal Collisions This Fall
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
New York drivers need to buck up this fall and watch for animals on the roads!  Read more 
AAA’s Top Tips for a Safe Halloween
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Halloween is expected to be very popular this year with consumer spending reaching an all-time high of $10.6 billion accor  Read more 
Pedestrian Fatalities Are on the Rise Across the United States
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and pedestrian  Read more 
AAA reminds motorists to use an app to prevent distraction
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
October 20, 2022, is the first-ever national Do Not Disturb While Driving Day.  Read more