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Confusion Over “Slow Down, Move Over” Laws Puts Roadside Responders at Risk

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 11, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — Last year, 46 emergency responders never made it home, according to the Emergency Responder Safety Institute. They were police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and tow truck operators—struck while assisting others on the roadside. “Slow Down, Move Over”...

MEDIA ADVISORY Ahead of Holiday Road Trips, AAA Texas Reminds Drivers to Slow Down and Move Over for Roadside Workers

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 11, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — AAA Texas will host a press conference to raise awareness about the dangers faced by roadside workers and the importance of Texas’ “Slow Down, Move Over” law. The event will highlight real-life experiences and emphasize the need for increased...

AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New Record

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 06, 2025 Travel

Galveston, TX — AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New...

AAA Texas: Despite Advancements, Study Uncovers New Challenges for Pedestrian Detection Systems

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe October 14, 2025 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA evaluated vehicles equipped with pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems, building on findings from a study conducted in 2019. The findings reveal that nighttime PAEB impact avoidance improved from 0% in 2019 to 60% in 2025. The team...

AAA Survey Finds Over 40% of Americans Plan to Cruise Route 66 During 2026 Centennial

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe October 09, 2025 Travel

Amarillo, TX — As the world prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of America’s most iconic highways, AAA Texas has released new survey findings revealing strong interest in Route 66 travel during next year’s...

AAA Study Highlights Safety Concerns With New Vehicle Technology

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe September 05, 2025 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Advanced vehicle technology is becoming increasingly common, presenting both opportunities and challenges. AAA Automotive Engineers evaluated five passenger vehicles with low-speed-capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems, also known as Traffic...

The 100 Deadliest Days: Teen Driver Deaths Jump in Summer Months

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe May 29, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Across the country, 13,135 people died in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023. In Texas alone, 1,463 people died in teen crashes during that same period. Approximately 30% of those deaths occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days between...

AAA Texas Helps DFW Travelers Get TSA Pre✓®

By Daniel Armbruster April 17, 2025 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas is making travel easier for DFW residents by hosting two TSA PreCheck® events next week. The temporary enrollment opportunities, open to the public, are designed to help travelers complete the application process with ease and begin enjoying...

AAA Texas Reminds Drivers Of Deadly Consequences Of Inattention Behind The Wheel

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe April 04, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA Texas is urging the public to recognize the deadly consequences of inattention behind the wheel. Our goal is to remind all drivers of the potentially fatal risks from distractions like texting,...

AAA, MADD , And HPD Offer Tips To Keep Roads Safe Super Bowl Weekend

February 06, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston — As football fans prepare for Super Bowl LIX, AAA Texas, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and Houston Police remind fans to have a plan to prevent alcohol and drug-impaired driving over this Super Bowl weekend. According to the latest data from the...

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