Traffic Safety

New AAA research exposes the crash danger of spillover speeding
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA urges drivers to Slow Down, Move Over
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) runs from April 15-19, 2024. Read more 
AAA advises drivers and spectators to plan ahead for totality
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The upcoming total solar eclipse is getting plenty of attention! Read more 
AAA shares tips to keep drivers focused on the road especially during the eclipse
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding drivers of the dangers of d Read more 
AAA: Drivers need to prepare for new requirement aimed at protecting them
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new law expanding New York’s Slow Down/Move Over requirement will take effect on Wednesday, March 27. Read more 
Recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles strike safety concerns among the public
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
According to AAA's latest survey on autonomous vehicles, most U.S. Read more 
New AAA research shows fatalities due to drowsiness 10X higher than reported
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. Read more 
AAA: Drivers need to prepare for new requirement aimed at protecting them
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new law expanding New York’s Slow Down/Move Over requirement will take effect on March 27, 2024. Read more 
Total Solar Eclipse Becomes Tourism Sensation
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A total solar eclipse is expected in North America on April 8, 2024. Read more 
AAA testing examines effectiveness of Reverse AEB systems
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with rever Read more 
AAA has advice for those celebrating the big game
•Elizabeth Carey•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 Research Points to Speed, Impairment, and Distraction as Likely Factors for Many Roadside Crashes
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Struck and killed – nearly four times more than reported. Read more 
AAA WCNY Joins National Campaign to Empower Passengers to Speak Up for Their Own Safety
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Passengers accounted for 62 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Hig Read more 
AAA offers advice to motorists as dead batteries, call volume rise
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be prepared as another snowstorm approaches. Read more 
Bills fans urged to use caution
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
After a weekend of severe winter weather in the Buffalo region, AAA Western and Central New York is sharing advice as clea Read more 
AAA urges the public to end 2023 safely
•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 has important safety tips to help everyone remain safe on the roads
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Read more 
AAA promotes mobility and independence for older drivers
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (December 4-8, 2022) is underway. Read more 
AAA survey finds speeding is a habit hard to break
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies  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 
AAA Shares Tips to Keep the Holidays 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 
AAA reminds drivers to Slow Down, Move Over
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Crash Responder Safety Week is being recognized November 13 – 17, 2023. Read more 
AAA shares advice for Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
November 5-11, 2023, is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week — held each year the week following the end of Daylight Saving Time Read more 
AAA Advises Drivers and Pedestrians on Safety as Clocks Turn Back
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
With daylight saving time ending Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 a.m., Americans will “fall back” and set their clocks back one Read more 
AAA Offers Advice to Stay Safe this Halloween
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Here’s hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween! Read more