The oldest of the baby boomer generation has reached retirement age this year, but older Americans will not be retiring from driving any time soon. In fact, by 2030, an estimated one out of every five drivers in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. In honor of May as Older Americans Month, AAA encourages mature drivers and their families to get ahead of the curve by taking advantage of new technologies to keep them motoring safely. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/travel/OAM2011.htm http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 1 May 2012 14:25:54 -0700 Tue, 1 May 2012 14:25:14 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com By 2020, an estimated one in six people will be 65 or older, and most will be licensed to drive. As maintaining mobility becomes top of mind for these motorists, and in honor of Older Americans Month, AAA is encouraging drivers to get ahead of the curve by taking advantage of available resources. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/OAM2012.htm 7635817A-E62B-4ABF-8424-1F388DECBDE4 Tue, 1 May 2012 14:25:14 -0700 This month, AAA Arizona is joining The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a nationwide initiative that urges all road users to "share the road" Motorcycle Awareness Month. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/MAM12.htm 362727FF-DB7D-430B-BB9C-1645CC62D262 Tue, 1 May 2012 09:50:51 -0700 Crossing guards play a crucial role in our community, keeping children safe as they travel to and from school. To recognize these community stewards, AAA will honor all crossing guards, including the winners of the 2012 AAA Crossing Guard of the Year award, this Friday on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/CGY2012Winners.htm 11FF73F2-C57B-416A-9AEC-FA417374C36A Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:25:12 -0700 Electronic devices are the most common distracted driving activity for new teen drivers, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. HB 2348 aims to address this alarming trend in Arizona by prohibiting the use of wireless communication devices during a teen driver’s most dangerous learning period. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/FTSStudy12.htm 3795FAA8-5053-4D5A-A685-0F771DB33A09 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:03:44 -0700 One year after the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) announced its updated car seat recommendations, a AAA survey reveals that outreach efforts are working and parents are getting the message. More than 90 percent of parents with a child under 13 reported being aware of the new guidelines, many having heard of the change from their child’s pediatrician. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/CPSSurvey12.htm F3EAC6AD-184C-4A13-AA2C-BA423FAB9C56 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:29:59 -0700 This St. Patrick’s Day, AAA is helping motorists find their pots of gold by getting them home safely. The auto club will provide a Tipsy Tow to drivers who may have celebrated the ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ a little too much, and do not have a safe ride home. Service will start 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17 and will run through 6 a.m. Sunday, March 18. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/StPaddysDayTT12.htm 5BE60CA4-E350-48B4-9B59-5F538314163F Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:19:20 -0700 In the coming weeks, Arizonans will embark on Spring Break road trips to neighboring states. And while school may be out of session, AAA urges travelers to study traffic laws before heading out of town. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/SBTrafficLaws12.htm 21EA41D4-CAEF-44C9-9F41-44EB0D675312 Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:27:03 -0700 AAA, the nation’s largest automobile club, is encouraged by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recent first-ever federally-issued guidelines to automakers on in-vehicle electronic devices. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/USDOTDDGuidelines12.htm C9B1BE4A-AFB4-483D-9916-1F6656FF2E5A Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:40:00 -0700 Whether you’re a Pats fan or rooting for Big Blue, AAA wants to make sure you don’t get a penalty by drinking and driving this Super Bowl Sunday. To help keep fans safe, AAA Arizona is offering its Tipsy Tow service for football fans that may be a little "blitzed" from celebrating during the big game. Service will start at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 and will run through 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/SuperBowlTT12.htm 357278F0-26C3-429D-88AE-170029C29CC9 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:25:15 -0700 Rain or shine, crossing guards work diligently to protect Arizona’s school children. To honor the outstanding guards in our communities, AAA Arizona is calling for nominations for its fifth annual Crossing Guard of the Year Award. The deadline to submit nominations is March 23, 2012. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/CGYCallforEntries12.htm 1CE996F0-BF6E-46C8-AC0F-5B28C48B386F Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:56 -0700 In less than 10 years, one in four drivers will be age 65 or older, making senior driving health more critical than ever. To help seniors and families prepare for the road ahead, AAA Arizona is teaming up with Lovin’ Life After 50 to sponsor the 24th annual Lovin’ Life Expo in Sun City on Tuesday, Jan. 24. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/SeniorExpo2012.htm 1376BA15-5090-4A82-A092-270D16586452 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:27:37 -0700 With the start of a new year, people everywhere are making resolutions for change and self-improvement. That’s why AAA Arizona is encouraging motorists to consider quitting some bad habits behind the wheel and adopt some safer driving behaviors in the coming year. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/DriverResolutions12.htm DAFD5C1C-B1E7-4DBC-8312-0BBF039C0BDC Wed, 4 Jan 2012 15:01:18 -0700 Nearly 2 million Arizonans will be on the road through Jan. 2 making highways hectic and hazardous. In fact, December was ranked as the third highest month for crashes in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Therefore, AAA would like to remind motorists to exercise caution when getting behind the wheel during this busy time. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/ThreeDs.htm 1FB9BE12-75D2-4D33-B324-92BE7694890A Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:30:23 -0700 Arizonans have much to be thankful for this year. That’s because AAA Arizona and the Beverage Alcohol Community Information Council (BACIC) are offering Tipsy Tow service on Thanksgiving Eve, a highly celebrated night. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/ThanksgivingTT.htm 52233919-C69C-4E87-B71B-28BC8AA2C3BB Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:23:52 -0700 Nearly all drivers feel drowsy driving is an unacceptable behavior, yet almost one third admitted to driving while drowsy in the past month, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In light of these findings, and in recognition of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (Nov. 6-12), AAA Arizona would like to alert motorists to the dangers of this common, yet underestimated driving practice. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/DrowsyDriving11_000.htm E2EDD4DB-CBCE-4E37-A177-AA508C31D2A2 Fri, 4 Nov 2011 10:00:50 -0700 What carries a higher price tag: traffic crashes or congestion? The answer may surprise you, says AAA. Today, the auto club released its “Crashes vs. Congestion – What’s the Cost to Society?” report, which reveals and compares traffic crashes and congestion costs for metropolitan areas across the country. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/CvC2011.htm CDBF8DD5-B2C2-4BCE-85D2-E6DB373B71AD Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:37:53 -0700 On Halloween nights, ghosts, goblins and ghouls fill the streets to celebrate. And if that’s not scary enough, AAA uncovered some frightening statistics. October 31 is the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Therefore, the auto club urges motorists and pedestrians to take extra precautions to avoid a traffic nightmare. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/HalloweenSafety11.htm D0CD2A17-0F99-4D10-80B6-7705A2BC8648 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:10:20 -0700 According to a new study, teen drivers are 50 percent more likely to crash in their first month than they are after their first year of unsupervised driving. In light of this new data and in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 16-22), AAA would like to reveal additional trends about teen drivers, as well as tips and resources to guide families through the learning-to-drive process. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/NTDSW11.htm 9CE21E2F-164B-422E-9E3D-E72240EDE110 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:47:24 -0700 Homecoming is one of the most memorable times of the year for high school students. Pep rallies, dances and football games may pump up the school spirit, but they can also create a dangerous atmosphere for young drivers, as car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/Homecoming11.htm 718C41D8-F218-4C88-B03D-CB4EBAC820EE Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:16:33 -0700 AAA and the Beverage Alcohol Community Information Council want to help motorists celebrate the last three-day weekend of summer safely. That’s why the organizations are once again offering Tipsy Tow service this Labor Day. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/LDTT11.htm B7DF20B9-A839-40ED-B62C-B16874B0CE95 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:23:59 -0700 Students across the state are heading back to school, and so are the crossing guards who ensure they get there safely. To recognize these guards who’ve made the ultimate pledge to school traffic safety, AAA Arizona has begun accepting nominations for its fourth annual Crossing Guard of the Year Award. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/CGY12.htm F44700FA-B12A-4E69-B38A-B73E1A5877B0 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:05:22 -0700 It’s back to school time in Arizona, which means a surge of children will begin commuting to and from school in the coming weeks. In fact, according to the Arizona Department of Education, nearly 700,000 students from pre-school to eighth grade headed back to the classroom last school year. To promote safety during this time, AAA would like to offer reminders aimed at keeping everyone safe. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/Back2School11.htm B1746A17-F82E-4E73-934B-29D17073094A Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:04:12 -0700 As Arizonans prepare for the Fourth of July holiday weekend road trips and celebrations, AAA warns revelers to take extra caution on the road. A recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analysis of national crash data revealed that more people have been killed in motor vehicle crashes on July 4 than any other day of the year. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/4thDeadliestDay11.htm EABF370E-45C6-43A2-9C71-41E213B01623 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 12:14:57 -0700 AAA and the Beverage Alcohol Community Information Council are trying to ensure roads are free of drunk drivers this Fourth of July by offering Tipsy Tow service to motorists who revel too much for the red, white and blue. The service will begin 6 p.m., Sunday July 3, and run through 6 a.m., Monday, July 4. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/TT4th.htm A6EE30E5-44F6-40FA-8EFE-B1F95DF3824D Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:31:31 -0700 With school out for the summer, families may consider hitting the open road. In fact, over the July 4th weekend, nearly 624,000 Arizonans are expected to drive to holiday destinations. While most parents understand that child safety seats reduce children’s fatality risk in a crash, many may be surprised to learn that 80 percent are used incorrectly. Therefore, AAA would like to educate parents on the top tips for child passenger safety. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/travel/CPS2011.htm 911EEF7A-804C-4B8F-9E07-F8EE4AEE52E4 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:03:27 -0700 As the Wallow, Horseshoe Two and Murphy Complex wildfires continue to plague parts of the state, AAA is cautioning motorists to steer clear of the areas. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/travel/Wildfires2011.htm 8A1B2FDD-D580-41B6-B130-E959B736EB59 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:10:11 -0700 Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, as well as a new partnership to encourage drivers to celebrate responsibly by not drinking and driving. This holiday weekend, AAA Arizona will begin its partnership with the Beverage Alcohol Community Information Council to deliver its Tipsy Tow service to summer socialites who celebrate a little too much. Tipsy Tow service will begin 6 p.m., Sunday, May 29, and run through 6 a.m., Monday, May 30. http://www.aaaaz.com/news/traffic/MemDayTT11.htm 3164C4EF-0F71-4B12-A7EF-3AD44E5781F9 Wed, 25 May 2011 09:03:52 -0700