At the turn of the last century, only an estimated 23,000 motor vehicles were registered in the United States, compared to 17 million horses. Roads were treacherous and driving restrictive. Vehicles, unreliable at best and scorned by owners of horse-drawn carriages, were targeted with unfair traffic laws. Fortunately, conditions began to change in 1902 when delegates from nine independent motor clubs representing fewer than 1,000 members came together in Chicago to form the American Automobile Association.
Its mission was simple: combat unfair traffic laws and campaign for better roads and more reliable vehicles. And so our tradition of service was born. Over the years, AAA has helped members and the traveling public on numerous fronts - roadside assistance, school safety patrol, driver education, travel and touring information, and lodging and dining recommendations. And along the way, it became one of the most recognized and respected names in the world. Over the past 100-plus years, AAA has grown from serving as the motorist’s ally to offering its members a wide range of products and services.
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AAA Club serves AAA members in the following area(s): Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties.