Tag: law enforcement
100 Years of the AAA School Safety Patrol Program
June 04, 2020. AAA Staff
AAA School Safety Patrol Program continues to build on its legacy of safety and leadership.
The Most Dangerous States for DUI Deaths
January 07, 2020. Jerry Ascierto
The Northeast boasts some of the lowest rates in the nation for DUI arrests, accidents and fatalities, while Southern states are among the most dangerous.
New York City Expands the Use of Speed Cameras
July 18, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
750 speed cameras will be installed in school zones throughout the city.
AAA Supports Massachusetts Governor’s Road Safety Bill
March 20, 2019. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast officials were happy to host Gov. Charlie Baker at AAA Boston in March to show support for his proposed road safety legislation.
Cannabis and Driving
December 21, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
The legalization of marijuana is gaining popularity within the U.S. A recent Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization. More than half of the states have legalized marijuana use to some extent. Of the six states in the AAA Northeast footprint, only Massachusetts has legalized the recreational use of marijuana. But…
Exploring the Impact of Impaired Driving
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
As New Jersey prepares for a future with legalized recreational marijuana, AAA is exploring the impact it will have on our roadways, taking a proactive approach to marijuana-impaired driving and keeping all drivers safe. To that end, AAA recently hosted an Impaired Driving Summit to tackle the issue of drug-impaired driving on New Jersey’s roads….
Three Police Officers, Two Crossing Guards Celebrated in New Jersey
December 18, 2017. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast held its annual AAA Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in October, recognizing individuals and police departments who have gone and above beyond to bolster traffic safety in Essex, Morris and Union counties. Honorees included longtime Elizabeth crossing guards Rocco DiGiorgio (20 years), Elizabeth Parra (19 years) and Gladys Cintron (17 years). Each was named…
Rhode Island Legislators, Police Officers Lauded for Traffic Safety Efforts
December 18, 2017. AAA Staff
A single organization cannot improve traffic safety by itself. It takes the commitment of many stakeholders statewide, including traffic safety advocates, police officers, lawmakers and others. In November, AAA Northeast celebrated those efforts during the club’s annual AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in Providence. Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House of Representatives…