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Representing You

Contact Us - For information about our lobbying efforts or advocacy for consumers and motorists.

Legislative Efforts - Our advocacy of motorist safety and rights at the state, federal and local levels.

Legislative Action Center - Find out what you can do to support AAA advocacy efforts.

Rules of the Road - Changes in traffic laws that may affect you in 2004.

AAA Study of Distracted Driving - Learn more about the dangers of distracted driving in the foundation's free brochure, "Pay Attention!" Find on the foundation's Web site at www.aaafoundation.org/multimedia/index.cfm?button=distractII .

4 Fines and a Violation - AAA says a Westchester County measure is nothing more than a "revenue generator" that hurts the trust between motorists and police officers.

AAA and the Environment - AAA as an association and its constituent clubs have promoted many environmentally-responsible public policies and programs, many of which have had a positive impact on the environment. Here is an overview of some of AAA's environmental related efforts.

AAA And You - Learn about AAA's latest campaigns on safety, the balance between the environment and personal mobility needs and other public affairs efforts.

Fighting the Fuel Crisis - A Cap on Gas Taxes - At the urging of The Automobile Club of New York, the New York State Senate passed an energy plan that would cap the state sales tax on gasoline.

"Click It or Ticket" - This holiday season, law enforcement agencies throughout the country will participate in the "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which encourages vehicle occupants -- primarily teens and young adults -- to wear seat belts or risk being ticketed.

Club Blasts Proposed Fee Increases - The Club sent the following letter to all state legislators concerning the 2004-2005 Executive Budget

Club President's Report - The Automobile Club of New York's reputation as a "vibrant organization with steady growth in membership and expanded services" was reinforced in 2003,Club President Dennis J. Crossley told members attending the Annual Meeting held Dec. 16 at the New York Helmsley Hotel.

Contact Your Legislator - You can influence the issues that concern us all.

Fighting the Fuel Crisis - Fuel Dependency - In recent testimony on Capitol Hill, AAA President and CEO, Robert L. Darbelnet, called on Congress to commit to achieving higher fuel economy standards on all vehicles, updating miles per gallon testing procedures and seeking a federal standard for clean gasoline.

Legislative Goals for a New Year - Every year, the Club sets a new legislative agenda based on surveys and feedback from its 1.6 million members

MTA Lawsuit - State's Highest Court Declines to Hear Challenges to MTA Tolls, But Club Continues Fight For MTA Reforms In Albany

AAA Applauds Booster Seat Legislation - AAA will urge Governor George Pataki to sign legislation which targets the high rate of injuries and fatalities among young children riding in vehicles by requiring 4, 5 and 6 year olds to ride in a booster seat.

Club Urges Funds for Roads, Not Photo Radar - Learn more about the state's proposed photo radar system and what you can do to discourage it from getting enacted.

Pressuring the Feds - AAA is urging government officials to adopt stricter standards.

Diagnostic Roadblock - Evidence supports AAA's claim that carmakers are restricting consumer choice in auto repair.

Road-Fund Breakdown - A hike in fees is the latest evidence that funding for road construction has broken down.

Towing Fight - On December 14, the Automobile Club of New York, Inc. (AAA) argued before a federal district court that the City of New York's decision to impound out-of-town tow trucks that didn't purchase a city license is improper under federal law.

Useful Links - You can influence the issues that concern us all.

Frequently Asked Questions - Our answers to questions about licenses and registration, traffic tickets, vehicle inspections, auto safety, the Department of Motor Vehicles, lemon law, repair shops, auto purchases, air bags and more.



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