As students return to local schools, motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in an effort to prevent injuries and deaths among school-age children. Various materials are utilized to support AAA's 60th campaign including posters, bumper stickers, pencils and rulers. For information on how you can obtain campaign materials, please call 516/873-2377 or e-mail
ebeetar@aaany.com.
AAA urges drivers to:
Slow down when driving near schools, bus stops and playgrounds
Take special care to obey lower speed limits in school zones
Make sure to stop for school buses with flashing red lights
Never use a handheld cell phone while driving - it's the law
Drive carefully in bad weather
Teach your children to look in every direction before crossing the street
Best Route to School
Walking safely near schools is another key component to student safety. Parents should help children stay safe by identifying the "Best Route to School" and teaching children to follow AAA's pedestrian safety tips.
Click Here to view the "Best Route to School" in English.
Presione Aqui para ver el documento "La Mejor Ruta Para Ir A La Escuela" en espaρol.
A traffic stop has the potential to turn into a nightmare. What are your rights? When does good citizenship and cooperation with the police cross the line into capitulation?
The law has spoken, and you have a little yellow headache to show for it. What do you do?
How to Fight Insurance Fraud
A hard-hitting new consumer video and brochure teach the public about insurance fraud and how to fight back against swindles. Free copies are available at
insurancefraud.org.
Don't fear the lemon law, and expect a fair arbitrator, but don't assume that victory will be yours. These tips might help tip the scales in your favor, though.
