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AAA

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.

Cars & Trucks

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…

Road Trips

How to Survive a Road Trip With Kids

November 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Learn how to limit the real distractions that come with a weekend getaway or road trip with kids and make the experience fun for all.

Cars & Trucks

AAA Northeast Explores AV Issues at the Local Level

November 15, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

Self-driving cars are no longer just the things of sci-fi movies. Although no one can predict the precise timeline, experts agree that we are not far from the day when autonomous vehicles are taking over our roadways. The interest in this emerging technology, and the immense impact it could have on transportation, compelled AAA Northeast…

Auto Insurance

How To Score an Affordable Auto Insurance Premium

October 13, 2018. Vanessa Young

When it comes time to insure your ride, your car choice can lead to a more affordable auto insurance premium.

AAA

AAA Northeast Opens a New Campus in East Providence, R.I.

August 15, 2018. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast employees, elected officials, businesspeople and others gathered in late July for a ceremonial opening of the new AAA East Providence campus. The site, at 10 River Road, along Wampanoag Trail, includes a AAA branch and a fleet and driver training center. The branch provides convenient access to AAA products and services, and the…

AAA

Developing Lifelong Safe Drivers Starts With You – and AAA

August 15, 2018. John Galvin

As a parent of three grown children, I still remember when each of them got a driver’s license. I was happy for them and knew how excited they were about this new level of independence. I also felt the fear of letting them behind the wheel on their own.

Cars & Trucks

Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving

June 21, 2018. John Galvin

Summer is finally here in the Northeast, and many of us will be jumping in the car and taking road trips near and far. During this time, you’re bound to experience more drivers on the road than any other time of year. If you’re like me, you’re also noticing the increasing number of drivers who…

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Cars & Trucks & Life

AAA Helps Publicize Rhode Island’s Hand-Held Ban

June 15, 2018. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast leaders joined state officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence headquarters in May to bring attention to Rhode Island’s new ban on hand-held wireless communication devices while driving. Drivers who violate the law, which took effect June 1, face fines of up to $100. To help drivers adapt…

AAA

AAA Urges You Not To Drive Intexticated

June 15, 2018. AAA Staff

A father is driving with his three children in the back seat. His left hand is firmly on the steering wheel while his right hand is gripping a beer bottle. Shocking, right? But would you be as shocked if the same man was holding a phone instead? Distracted driving can be as devastating as driving…