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AAA Tidewater Spring Break Poll: Big Increase in Travel

April 01, 2014 Travel

Spring break travel is making a comeback in Coastal Virginia, with nearly two-thirds of Hampton Roads residents planning to take at least one spring vacation this year, according to the AAA Tidewater Spring Break Travel Poll.

Gas Prices Rising As Seasons Change

March 18, 2014 Gas Prices

Today’s national average price at the pump is $3.52 per gallon, which is the highest price in more than six months. This price is three cents more expensive than one week ago and 17 cents above one month ago, but national prices still average 17 cents per gallon less than the same date last year. The average pump price has increased on 38 of the past 39 days and jumped by a quarter (13 percent) during this span.

Spring Forward: AAA Urges Drivers to be Prepared

March 06, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (March 06, 2014) – On Sunday, March 9th, Daylight Savings Time begins and we all lose an hour of sleep. More importantly, on Monday morning, many drivers will be tired traveling to work. AAA Tidewater recommends motorists use ...

AAA Foundation Finds LATCH-Installed Car Seats to be a Weighty Issue

February 26, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

A final rulemaking from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced this week, revises weight-limit labeling for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)-installed car seats to include both the weight of the child and the car seat itself, unlike current guidance which only accounts for the child’s weight. Caregivers, unaware of weight limit restrictions, may be unknowingly exceeding weight limits by neglecting to factor in their child’s weight along with the increasingly-heavy car seat.

Gas Prices Continue Gradual Climb, but Remain Significantly Lower Than Last Year

February 25, 2014 Gas Prices

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (February 25, 2014) - Today’s national average price at the pump is $3.43 per gallon. This price is six cents more expensive than one week ago and 14 cents more than a month ago. Despite an average that has moved higher for 17 ...

Love Stinks - If It Leads To ID Theft

February 10, 2014

Valentine’s Day can be painful for those who have lost their significant other through a breakup, but it’s particularly painful when the ex has stolen their ID to boot. AAA Tidewater reminds consumers that they need to protect their information even ...

Many Drivers May Pay Higher Gas Prices this Spring

February 06, 2014 Gas Prices

Many drivers may pay more expensive gas prices this spring as refineries cut production to conduct seasonal maintenance. The national average price of gas could reach $3.55-$3.85 per gallon, according to AAA.

Super Bowl Sunday: Designate A Sober Driver and Arrive Home Safely

January 28, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

The Super Bowl ─ this year with the Denver Broncos battling the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 2nd ─ is our nation’s biggest annual sporting event with fans and families watching the game, commercials and half-time show at home parties where alcohol is typically served and consumed, or viewing the event from restaurants and sports bars.

Here We Go Again! AAA Advises Motorists Of Winter Battery Woes

January 27, 2014 Automotive

With freezing overnight temperatures expected this week, AAA reminds motorists that the extremely cold weather is tough on vehicles, especially your car battery. Traditionally, car batteries last an average of 37 months in a moderate climate, but now, the average life of a battery can be as little as 2 years because of the large amount of power required by the average ‘modern’ car and driver, according to AAA Tidewater Virginia Roadside Assistance Program.

Winter Weather is on the Way! AAA Advises Extreme Caution as Road Conditions Deteriorate

January 21, 2014 Automotive, Travel

As Virginia faces another threat for ice and snow, AAA Tidewater Virginia urges motorists to be prepared. According to crash facts provided by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), snow, sleet and ice caused havoc for over 13 percent of crashes and sadly an average of eight people perish each year in the Commonwealth due to these conditions.