As millions of Americans take to the roads for Thanksgiving, AAA said it will again offer its free Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the road.
AAA is cautioning residents about a hazardous mix of increased foot traffic from trick-or-treaters, more weekend parties, and a higher likelihood of impaired driving.
New technology in cars to detect pedestrians crossing in front of them has significantly improved over the years. However, a recent study by the American Automobile Association shows there are still dangers people need to know, even if they wear high-visibility clothing.
The University of North Florida Police Department, AAA and UF Health held a news conference on Thursday morning to address the growing use of micromobility devices, including e-scooters, e-bikes, skateboards and mopeds.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) announced it will be offering its “Tow to Go” program during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
Law enforcement agencies across five southern states are mobilizing this week in a coordinated effort to combat impaired driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
The holiday weekend has come to a close, wrapping up a record-setting travel period for the Fourth of July that saw AAA forecast more than 72 million people to travel by air or car.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) announced it will be reactivating its “Tow to Go” program during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
AAA is launching a summer safety campaign, called “Crashes Hit Different When They Happen to You,” which urges drivers to stay vigilant and address the four leading contributors to traffic injuries and fatalities: speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and not wearing a seat belt.
Summer is a time when teens are out of school and ready to hit the open road. However, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, AAA noticed that there is an increase in fatal crashes involving teenagers.
AAA says the best time to drive Friday is before 11 a.m. On Sunday, it is better to drive before 1 p.m. and before 2 p.m. on Monday.
With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching AAA is gearing up to help more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide, but it’ also taking steps to prevent driving tragedies.
Florida gas prices fell below $3 per gallon last week, according to a study by AAA. The state average dropped to $2.93 per gallon on Sunday. That’s the lowest daily average price since December 2023.
Despite texting bans in almost all 50 states, distraction remains a prevalent problem among drivers, especially younger generations. But AAA says smartphones themselves — a common form of distraction — might hold the key to curbing this risky behavior.
National Kids and Pets Day on Saturday serves as a reminder of the dangers they face in cars, especially as families prepare to drive for spring or summer vacations.
The Auto Club Group teams up with Sister Accord Foundation to offer “Safety in Sisterhood” which is a resource for women and solo travelers who travel locally or abroad.
New AAA research finds evidence that certain smartphone apps could decrease risky driving habits, while allowing drivers to save their auto insurance based on their actual driving.
More than a quarter (26%) of Floridians are preparing to travel as spring break approaches. However, with costs rising year after year, it’s becoming more challenging to enjoy a getaway without breaking the bank.
Would you consider yourself a truck enthusiast? Have you ever wished you could sound the siren on a police car?
Freezing temperatures and snow are moving across Florida this week. AAA has advice to help residents stay safe while protecting their home and car.
AAA will work to help stranded motorists while also keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. Tuesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states.
Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year’s Day.
As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are hitting the roads and skies, making this one of the busiest travel times of the year. According to AAA, nearly 80 million people will journey at least 50 miles from home between Wednesday and Monday.
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them.
If you plan on drinking this Thanksgiving, it’s important to plan ahead. But if you get stuck and don’t feel safe to drive, AAAs’ Tow to Go program will be available.
More than 70 million people are expected to hit the road to visit friends and family over the holiday weekend. Of those 70 million travelers, AAA is expected to rescue 570,000 stranded drivers due to car troubles.
Florida gasoline supplies began to show signs of recovery Monday following a widespread shortage caused by Hurricane Milton, according to the American Automobile Association.
Now is the time to prepare your home ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall mid-week along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
As Tropical Storm Helene is expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday, insurance experts at AAA are providing important advice to help residents prepare their families and property.
A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: child seat and booster use declines after a child turns 3, despite the continued need for these safety devices.
Gas prices are quickly falling across the Sunshine State after a drop in the crude oil market, according to the American Automobile Association.
Travelers are getting ready to hit the roadways for the Fourth of July.
The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states, offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.
Consumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending.
Memorial Day has come and gone, and this week marks the start of the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers.” AAA reports an average of seven people will die, every day, in crashes involving teen drivers between now and Labor Day.
The Transportation Security Administration predicted that Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over the Memorial Day weekend, with nearly 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints. It could rival the record of 2.9 million, set on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.
If you’re planning to travel for Memorial Day weekend, now is a good time to get your trip underway, especially if you’re driving.
A record 2.3 million Florida residents are expected to join you on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. The last thing you need is for something to go wrong with your car. What you need to do before you pack up the family and hit the road.
New data from the cybersecurity company McAfee predicted one in four people will fall victim to travel scams this summer.
Florida gas prices jumped again last week, according to AAA, reacting to gains in the futures market in the week before. In full, the state average rose 12 cents per gallon, reaching a new 2024 high of $3.62 per gallon.
When someone calls Tow to Go, AAA dispatches a tow truck to transport the driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
Before the end of the year, AAA expects more than 350,000 Floridians to fly and some people won’t get where they’re going on time.
Conditions have been mostly nice for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas Day, but some naughty disruptions plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines again this year.
AAA will activate its Tow to Go program on Friday in Florida and other select states to help keep impaired drivers off the road during the year-end holidays.
As Christmas inches closer, holiday travel is expected to ramp up over the next several days.
Depending on the day you choose to travel for Thanksgiving could make all the difference in how much traffic you see on the highway.
AAA expects nearly 210,000 Floridians to fly for the holiday, which is up six percent from last year.
The holiday travel season officially starts Friday and 3 million Floridians are expected to hit the road or head to the airport over the next week.
AAA expects to rescue over 360,000 stranded motorists nationwide over Thanksgiving weekend. The three most common reasons expected for service calls are flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts.
U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.
Travelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its most recent quarter and the company swung to a loss as severe wind and hail storms in a number of regions led to rising coverage claims.
AAA says it won’t renew a small percentage of homeowner and auto insurance policies in hurricane-wracked Florida, joining other insurers in limiting their exposure in the Sunshine State.
AAA Insurance will be issuing non-renewals for a select number of homeowners in Florida, the company told News4JAX sister station WKMG on Thursday.
Florida gas prices suddenly increased an average of 20 cents per gallon last week. The increase snapped a 22-day streak of declines, that sent the state average to $3.26 per gallon - the lowest daily average price since March.
As people continue to celebrate Independence Day, officials are warning people to drink responsibly. The National Safety Council predicts 600 people will die in a crash during the July 4th holiday period.
FHP DUI Wolfpack was out at the beaches with the Jacksonville Beach Police and Neptune Beach Police to crack down on people drinking behind the wheel.
AAA is preparing to rescue more than 393,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Fourth of July weekend, the auto group also unfortunately expects there to be impaired drivers on the road.
Friday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. AAA predicts over 4,000,000 people will catch a flight this weekend, which is an 11% increase from last year.
