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AAA Texas, Law Enforcement, DWI Prevention Advocates, Family and Friends March at Texas State Capitol to Remember Lives Lost to Impaired Driving

April 22, 2016 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Austin, TX) - AAA Texas held its fourth-annual “DWI March for Change” at the Texas State Capitol on Friday, April 22, 2016. Travis County Underage Drinking Prevention Program and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, along with law enforcement officers,...

Top AAA Green Car is Tesla Model S 70D

April 19, 2016 Automotive, Gas Prices, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – Just in time for Earth Day, AAA announces the 2015 Tesla Model S 70D is the AAA Green Car of the Year. The Tesla is featured with 80 other green vehicles in the 2016 AAA Green Car Guide, a comprehensive report published annually by the...

AAA Texas: What to Do When Vehicles Flood

April 19, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Houston, TX) – Many parts of Texas have experienced historic levels of rain and flooding in the last few days, and this unexpected weather left many motorists across the region stranded in flooded vehicles. AAA Texas offers tips for immediate next steps...

AAA Texas Reminds Drivers to Take Extra Precautions During Wet Weather and Never Drive Over Flooded Roads

April 18, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

(Coppell, TX) – With heavy rainfall expected in many parts of the Lone Star State over the next couple days, AAA Texas reminds motorists that driving in wet weather conditions requires preparation, good tires, well-maintained brakes, and streak-free...

DWI Prevention Advocates, Law Enforcement, and DWI Victims’ Friends and Family Will March at State Capitol to Honor Lives Lost to Impaired Driving

April 13, 2016 Transportation and Traffic Safety

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** What: AAA Texas will hold a silent DWI March for Change to remember people killed as result of impaired driving and to raise awareness about the deadly consequences of drunk and drugged driving. Why: According to the Texas...

AAA Texas Warns About Increased Traffic and Dangerous Driving Habits During SXSW

March 10, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

(Austin, TX) – As Austin prepares to once again host South by Southwest, AAA Texas reminds drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to obey traffic safety laws, be aware of others, and use common sense to prevent injuries and fatalities. This year South by...

New AAA Foundation Research Finds 87 Percent of U.S. Drivers Engage in Unsafe Behaviors Behind the Wheel

February 25, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – About 87 percent of drivers engaged in at least one risky behavior while behind the wheel within the past month, according to latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These unsafe behaviors include driving while...

Pothole Damage Costs U.S. Drivers $3 Billion Annually

February 18, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

(Coppell, TX) – A new study from AAA reveals that pothole damage has cost U.S. drivers $15 billion in vehicle repairs over the last five years, or approximately $3 billion annually. With two-thirds of Americans concerned about potholes on local roadways,...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Same As Last Week

February 18, 2016 Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.53 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is the same as last week and 58 cents less per gallon than last year. Of the major...

AAA Texas Reminds Drivers to Plan Ahead Before Super Bowl Sunday

February 05, 2016 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – Super Bowl Sunday is an annual tradition for family and friends, with an emphasis on house parties and restaurant gatherings that contribute to a relaxed atmosphere and often more opportunities to drink alcohol. With the Super Bowl taking...

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