News Releases

Back-to-School Means More Kids on the Road. AAA Texas Urges Drivers: Slow Down, Put the Phone Down, and Save a Life.

August 03, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Safety

School bells will soon be ringing across Texas, and that means thousands of children will once again be walking, biking, and riding to school. AAA Texas reminds drivers that one careless decision behind the wheel can change a family’s life forever. The annual return to school brings a sharp increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic,

Make Safety Your Goal During 2026 International Soccer Games

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe June 10, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As fans gather for the 2026 International Soccer Games, AAA Texas is reminding everyone to make safety part of their game plan. AAA Texas asks fans to plan ahead, never drive impaired, and stay alert for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other road users....

AAA Texas, MADD, and Father Who Lost Son in DWI Crash Urge SXSW Attendees to Plan a Sober Ride — Including Tips for Using Autonomous Rideshare Vehicles

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe March 04, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Austin, TX — As SXSW returns March 12–18, AAA Texas and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are urging visitors and residents to plan a sober ride before celebrating. Heavy crowds, late‑night events, and congested streets significantly increase impaired‑driving...

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...

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 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 Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips as North Texas and Panhandle Brace for Possible Snow and Sleet

By Daniel Armbruster February 04, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The National Weather Service is predicting winter weather conditions, including snow and sleet, for parts of North Texas Tuesday night into Wednesday. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging....