Traffic Safety

Motorists using active driving assistance systems tend to overlook safety limitations when the branding and marketing used to sell it suggest an “automated” driving experience.

AAA urges motorists to avoid falling back into the dangerous driving habits revealed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s annual Traffic Safety Culture Index (TSCI).

According to new research, the share of drivers who, after a fatal crash, tested positive for active THC has doubled since the state of Washington legalized marijuana in December 2012.

The campaign is aimed at reminding motorists of Michigan’s Slow Down, Move Over law and reducing deaths and injuries along Michigan road ways.

With the holiday season upon us, AAA-The Auto Club Group is issuing a statewide Holiday Reminder urging motorists to take extra precautions NOW to help make their celebrations safe.

Drivers with experience using advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, were nearly twice as likely to engage in distracted driving while using the systems compared to when they were driving without the systems.

As part of its ongoing commitment to traffic safety advocacy and  drunk/drugged  driving prevention,  AAA is making a print and online version of its The Great Pretenders Party Guide available at no cost to the public.  

In order to extend their mobility and reduce risk on the road, AAA recommends older drivers consult a healthcare professional when feelings of driving discomfort arise.

With many people preparing to head out for the start of the Firearm Deer Hunting Season, it is important to remember that almost 50 percent of vehicle-deer crashes occur in Michigan during the months of October, November and December. 

AAA is sending out its annual statewide Trick or Treat Street Safety Alert for children and adults. Halloween can be one of the most deadly nights of the year for both pedestrians and motorists