New Laws For Young Drivers

New Laws for Young DriversClick Here for information regarding new laws for young drivers  effective February 22, 2010.


 

Action Alert! Help rebuild our crumbling roads and bridges!

Click here to send a letter calling on your local legislators to restore the Highway Bridge and Trust Fund to it's orignal purpose.


 

AAA New York Opposes Photo Radar


AAA New York State opposes a provision in Governor Paterson's  2010-2011 Executive Budget authorizing the use of photo radar on our highways.  Click here to view the letter.

Updated Booster Seat Law

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The law changed this past November regarding requirements for who needs a booster seat in the car. Now children are required to be in a booster seat at least until they turn 8. It is also highly recommended for children who are not yet 4'9'' or 100 lbs. Click Here for more Information on New York's booster seat law.

Bailout Blend: Bad for Your Engine?


How would you feel about a fuel additive that could cost you more money and screw up your engine? If the ethanol industry has its way, that’s just what you might get.

No More Texting 4 U—Sort Of

On Nov. 1, 2009, New York became the 18th state to make it illegal to text on a mobile phone or any other electronic device while driving.
While this represents a step in the right direction, the new law is far too weak to be effective.

Drivers Lose in Transportation Funding Game

New York politicians have been robbing Peter to pay Paul for years. Now Peter is broke, too. The state’s Dedicated Highway & Bridge Trust Fund is intended to pay for long-range transportation projects.

A Broadway Flop?

Last May, New York City officials closed portions of what is perhaps the most famous street in America, Broadway around Times Square, to traffic to create a pedestrian plaza in the middle of the Great White Way.

Aggressive Driving a Factor in Up to 56% of Deadly Vehicle Crashes

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As many as 56 percent of deadly vehicle crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors typically associated with aggressive driving, according to a new analysis released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

AAA Launches New Senior Driver Safety and Mobility Website

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AAA is dedicated to keeping seniors driving as long as safely possible. To this end, together with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, AAASeniors.com has been developed.

Designed to educate and inform, the new Website offers safe driving tips, expert advice, and a series of driver-assessment tools created specifically to aid seniors.

The easy-to-navigate Website features adjustable font size, e-mail an article to a friend feature, and printer-friendly pages. AAASeniors.com is a must-visit for everyone who knows a driver over 55 years old.

Related links:
Drivers 55-Plus Assessment
CarFit Program
AAA Roadwise Review
AAA Prescription Discounts

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