News Releases for Transportation and Traffic Safety

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AAA Reminds Drivers to Follow the ABC’s In Icy Conditions

February 09, 2015 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (February 09, 2015) – With the potential for icy and slick roads in the forecast, AAA Tidewater reminds motorists that driving in icy conditions can be challenging. “Over-confidence on icy roads can be both dangerous and deadly,” said...

Lawmakers Seek to Limit Retention of License Plate Reader Data, AAA Calls Upon Legislature to Act

February 05, 2015 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (February 05, 2015) - Legislation currently being considered by the Virginia General Assembly would prevent the indefinite retention of data, collected by police from license plate readers (LPRs), unless there is a pending criminal...

With Wintry Mix Expected, AAA Tidewater Urges Caution on the Roads

December 30, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, (December 30, 2014) – Driving in a winter mix of rain and sleet can turn the roads into a deadly mixture for motorists. AAA reminds motorists of basic safety tips for driving in wintry conditions. “When driving on snow covered or icy...

AAA Tidewater Urges Motorists to Celebrate the New Year Safely

December 26, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (December 26, 2014) - AAA wants motorists to keep themselves and others safe and avoid DUI arrests by following these safe driving tips over the long New Year’s holiday: At social events, designate a non-drinking driver who can...

New Rules for Mature Drivers in Virginia on New Year’s Day

December 23, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (December 23, 2014) – Stricter driver’s license-renewal rules for older drivers - including accelerated renewal cycles and age-specific in-person renewal procedures - go into effect in Virginia, at the stroke of midnight on...

Holiday Travelers Favoring Auto Travel This Year

December 19, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (December 19, 2014) In Virginia, a record breaking trend is evident in the over 2.8 million travelers expected for the holiday. This represents a 3.5 percent over 2013 and the highest recorded number since 2001. Auto travel is leading...

AAA Expects 98.6 Million Americans Traveling this Holiday Season

December 16, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (December 16, 2014) – AAA projects 98.6 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday season, an increase of four percent from the 94.8 million people who traveled last year. This upward trend...

Play It Safe This Black Friday, AAA Offers Tips for a Better Experience

November 26, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (November 26, 2014) – As the National Retail Federation predicts that up to 140 million shoppers will take advantage of “Black Friday” deals this holiday weekend. Parking lots will be overflowing with often over-excited holiday ...

AAA Tidewater Virginia Wants Motorists Stay Safe During This Holiday Season

October 29, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (October 29, 2014) - AAA Tidewater Virginia, will once again offer its Tow To Go service in the Hampton Roads community this holiday season. The goal of the program is to provide a safe alternative to drinking and driving on area ...

Watch Your Step – Halloween Night Deadly For Pedestrians

October 28, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (October 28, 2014) – It’s that time of the year again! Monsters, zombies and ghouls will fill the streets across the United States to celebrate Halloween. If that’s not scary enough, AAA unearthed some frightening statistics. ...

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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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