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AAA Texas: Lone Star State Leads in Number of People Killed Along Roadways Outside a Disabled Vehicle

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

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas calls on drivers in the Lone Star State to adhere to the statewide “Move Over or Slow Down” law which requires drivers to move over a lane or slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching emergency vehicles, law enforcement, tow...

AAA Texas: Improperly Transported Christmas Trees are Dangerous and Costly

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 29, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Before you pick out that perfect live Christmas tree, AAA Texas reminds drivers to secure your tree properly as it is unsafe and illegal for items to fall from a vehicle while on the road. A survey by AAA of drivers who’ve transported live trees revealed...

AAA Texas: How to Prepare Your Vehicle for a Thanksgiving Road Trip

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 23, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects travel volume this Thanksgiving holiday period to rebound to almost pre-pandemic levels. Most people will travel by vehicle, and even the best laid plans can hit a few bumps in the road. In fact, AAA Texas expects to rescue about...

AAA Texas: Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 08, 2021 Automotive, Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13 percent from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely...

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: Gasoline Demand Remains Robust as Statewide Pump Price Average Keeps Creeping Up

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber August 12, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.85 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than from this day last week and is 99 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

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...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Rises to Most Expensive Level Since 2014

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 08, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.81 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than on this day last week and is 93 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Statewide Independence Day Holiday Weekend Gas Price Average the Most Expensive Since 2014

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 01, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.80 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more than on this day last week and is 91 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...