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DEARBORN, Mich., (May 29, 2024) - Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the "100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers," which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a time when there is an increase in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. "The risk gets higher during the summer for teen drivers and everyone else they share the road with," said Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. "With the end of the school year upon us, t...
Over 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day DEARBORN,., (May 31, 2023) - Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and Over 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what's called the "100 Deadliest Days" – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. "Summer is h...
DEARBORN, MI., (May 2, 2023) - AAA applauds House lawmakers for passing three bills that would modernize Michigan's distracted driving laws. The package of bills (HBs 4250, 4251 and 4252), which now head to the Michigan Senate, would address a variety of issues, including banning the use of handheld devices beyond just texting and driving to include the use of social media, video streaming and sending or receiving calls. "AAA – The Auto Club Group is so grateful that House lawmakers set the w...
How does it work? When someone calls Tow to Go, AAA dispatches a tow truck to transport the would-be impaired driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10 mile radius. The service is free for anyone, yet AAA asks that it be treated as a last resort. Nationwide, AAA expects this to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving on the roads in history. Crash data from NHTSA proves that combining cocktails with crowded roads can be deadly. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, from 2016-2020,...
DEARBORN - AAA-The Auto Club Group hosted the first ever Impaired Driving Summit at their Dearborn headquarters today. Leading regional and national experts were on hand to discuss the issues and challenges associated with impaired driving and the legalization of marijuana in Michigan. "Advancing the discussion of traffic safety is imperative based on the implications of adult-use cannabis and other substances in our state," said Howard Hughey, Michigan Public Affairs Director, AAA-The Auto...
DEARBORN - Michigan roads are about to get more crowded - and hazardous - as millions of students and teachers return to school. This time of year is particularly dangerous due to the combination of young inexperienced drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists who will all share the road in the early morning and afternoon hours. "Drivers should have a heightened sense of awareness from the moment they leave the driveway," said Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. "Expect more f...
DEARBORN- Michigan roads are about to get more crowded as millions of students and teachers return to school. AAA is launching its "School's Open Drive Carefully" campaign, reminding drivers to slow down, eliminate distractions and obey traffic laws when passing bus stops and driving through neighborhoods and school zones. Drivers can expect an increase in: Congestion – more drivers during the morning and afternoon commutes Pedestrians – students walking to and from school or the bus stop Bus...
