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Virginia’s Gas Prices Show Signs of Tapering Off

Virginia’s Gas Prices Show Signs of Tapering Off

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 7, 2018) – Virginia is holding steady at $2.62 for a week now with only a 15 cent increase from last month but still 46 cents more than last year. In Hampton Roads, today’s average is consistent with the state average at $2.62,...


Summer Travelers Seek Fun in the Sun

Summer Travelers Seek Fun in the Sun

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (May 1, 2018) – Millions of Americans are counting down the days until their summer vacations, with most U.S. travelers planning trips to warm-weather destinations. Orlando has retained its top spot as the most visited domestic travel...


April Ends with Most Expensive Gas Price Average Since 2014

April Ends with Most Expensive Gas Price Average Since 2014

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (April 30, 2018) – Virginia’s gas prices continue to rise, but fortunately still remain lower than the national average. The current average price for regular gas is $2.62 across the Commonwealth, a price not seen since December of...


Hit-and-Run Deaths Hit Record High

Hit-and-Run Deaths Hit Record High

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (April 26, 2018) - More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These crashes resulted in 2,049 deaths in 2016 - the highest number on record...


Double Digits Mean Double Trouble for Vehicle Breakdowns

Double Digits Mean Double Trouble for Vehicle Breakdowns

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2018) – As 64 percent of family travelers gear up for a road trip this summer, AAA warns that the majority of vehicles in the U.S. are at a higher-than-average risk for a breakdown. A new analysis of AAA roadside data shows...



AAA Urges Extra Caution When Driving Through Work Zones

AAA Urges Extra Caution When Driving Through Work Zones

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA (April 5, 2018) – AAA Tidewater Virginia supports National Work Zone Awareness Week, encouraging motorists to use added caution and practice safe driving habits when approaching and driving through work zones. It's important for the...


Virginia Gas Prices Leapt 11 Cents Within Two Weeks

Virginia Gas Prices Leapt 11 Cents Within Two Weeks

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 2, 2018) – Since spring began in Virginia, gas prices have continued to rise. Currently, the Commonwealth is experiencing an 11 cent increase just inside of two weeks with today’s price at $2.47, which is 34 cents more than last...


Distraction Tops Driver’s List of Growing Dangers on the Road

Distraction Tops Driver’s List of Growing Dangers on the Road

VIRGINA BEACH, VA (Mar. 29, 2018) ― Distracted driving tops driver’s list of growing dangers on the road, according to a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index shows that 88 percent of drivers...


Distracted Driving Kills

Distracted Driving Kills

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (March 28, 2018) — Each day, 10 people are killed in distracted driving crashes - contributing to the 40,000 people killed in crashes on U.S. roadways during 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

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