News Releases

AAA Texas Recommends Drivers and Pedestrians Be Cautious as Daylight Saving Time Ends

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 04, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — U.S. daylight-saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday when clocks are set back one hour. With the time change and shorter daylight hours, AAA Texas reminds motorists that time change can cause disturbed sleep patterns in drivers, which combined with...

AAA Texas: Don’t ‘Ghost’ Safety This Halloween

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber October 22, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas is reminding trick-or-treaters, their families and everyone celebrating Halloween about how to avoid some common hazards. Since Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, celebrations will likely be happening all weekend, so drivers, pedestrians...

AAA Texas to Offer Virtual Child Passenger Safety Seat Workshops for Parents/Caregivers

By Daniel Armbruster & Kara Thorp October 13, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Austin, TX — AAA Texas will host a Child Passenger Safety Seat workshop for parents and caregivers. The free event takes place virtually to comply with social distancing concerns on Saturday, October 16, 2021 (1-2 pm CST).

AAA Texas, Law Enforcement and Families Impacted by Illegal Street Racing Join Forces to Combat Growing Problem of Fatal Speed-Related Crashes

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber October 08, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Dangerous driving activities, including street racing, so-called “side shows,” and street takeovers, have surged during the pandemic. AAA Texas and Street Racing Kills, a non-profit traffic safety education organization, remind those who want to...

AAA Texas: Texas Ranks #1 for Train Collisions; Reminds Drivers and Pedestrians to Review Best Practices During Rail Safety Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 22, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers and pedestrians during Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26) about the importance of being safe around train tracks. Texas ranks highest for the number of train collisions in the country, according to the latest full-year statistics...

AAA Texas: Be Alert and Prepared When Driving in the Rain

By Daniel Armbruster September 13, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — As tropical weather threatens the Gulf Coast, including the Houston-metropolitan area, AAA Texas is reminding drivers about the hazards they may encounter, as a precaution. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that wet weather factors into nearly...

AAA Texas Warns Drivers, Parents and Students to Stay Alert and Avoid Being “Intexticated” as School Bells Ring Again

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber August 13, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — This August many Texas school students will return to classes for the first time since the pandemic began. To prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities to students heading back to school, AAA Texas reminds drivers to slow down and stay alert in...

City of Dallas Judiciary and AAA Host Teen Driver Safety Webinar This Saturday to Save Lives

By Daniel Armbruster August 04, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Dallas, TX — Because motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death and injury for teens living in the United States, AAA Texas and the City of Dallas Judiciary will host a free virtual event to educate teens and parents about traffic safety as many are...

AAA Texas: “Miles-to-Empty” Warning - New Research Finds Drivers Should Not Rely Too Heavily on In-Dash Fuel Economy Display

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 27, 2021 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — In-dash fuel economy displays estimate the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon, including how many “miles to empty.” AAA tested the accuracy of these systems and found their estimates vary significantly over shorter trips or are dependent on the...

AAA Texas Reminds Pet Owners to Focus on Safety as Travel Bookings Surge

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 16, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — With AAA Travel bookings now exceeding 2019 levels, and a reported increase in pet adoptions during the height of the pandemic, many vacationers may consider bringing their new furry friend along for the journey. Whether you’ve had your best friend for a...

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