News Releases for Transportation and Traffic Safety

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Think You Know All About Distracted Driving? Think Again, Says AAA

June 12, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers k …

Summer Can Be Deadly For New Drivers

June 07, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — As June rolls in and the school year ends, most teens are thinking about how they will spend their summer vacation. Whether it is working or socializing with friends, teens will be on the road much more than during the school year. AAA Tidewater want …

Silver Tsunami Practices Safe Driving Says AAA Survey

May 01, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Nine in 10 older drivers buckle up when they get behind the wheel and more than a third have taken driver improvement courses, according to data surveying more than 7,000 seniors. Survey findings, collected by AAA, the American Occupational Therapy A …

AAA Tidewater Virginia Offers Tips For Cars And Bicycles To Share The Road Safely

May 01, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Because spring weather is here more Virginians will be using their bicycles for fun, exercise and transportation. In support of National Bike Safety month, AAA Tidewater Virginia is reminding drivers and cyclists about tips to stay safe on the road.

AAA Tidewater Supports Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 01, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — For the past few years, the Commonwealth has observed Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. During this 30-day period, safety advocates across the Commonwealth have initiated educational campaigns on the dangers of distracted driving with the …

AAA Teams Up With Dreamworks Animation's Turbo To Promote Safe Driving

March 25, 2013 Corporate Information, Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — AAA is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: DWA) 3D racing comedy, Turbo, for a special public service announcement to promote the importance of safe driving.

Spring Forward: AAA Encourages Drivers To Prepare

March 11, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — In the wee hours of Sunday morning we 'spring forward' and lose an hour of our day to Daylight Saving Time. Monday morning, many drivers will be tired traveling to work. AAA Tidewater Virginia recommends motorists use additional caution and modify th …

AAA Urges Motorists To Prepare For Possible Dangerous Driving Conditions

March 05, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — As Virginian's anxiously study the various weather forecast models to try to determine what type of precipitation will fall on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, AAA calls on motorists to be prepared for whatever nature brings to the Commonwealth. …

Virginia State Senate Gives The Nod To Landmark Transportation Funding

February 14, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The negotiations will begin in earnest now that HB 2313 (Howell, et. Al.) has passed the Virginia state Senate's chamber intact. It is a signal moment in recent legislative history, says AAA Tidewater, which is urging lawmakers to seize the opportuni …

AAA Tidewater Applauds The Passage Of HB 1907 And SB 1222 Strengthening Virginia's Texting While Driving Ban

February 06, 2013 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — AAA Tidewater praises Virginia lawmakers in both the house and senate for their tireless work and collaboration to passing bills which strengthen Virginia's current ban on texting while driving.

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Tidewater Automobile Association of Virginia

AAA Tidewater Virginia is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in the Tidewater Virginia region (All Hampton Roads cities, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg; Virginia's Eastern Shore; as well as the following counties: Greensville, Surry, Brunswick, Isle of Wight, Gloucester, Lancaster, Middlesex, Richmond County, Southampton, Sussex, Mecklenburg, James City County, York, Lunenburg, Essex, King & Queen, Mathews, Northumberland, and Westmoreland).

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