Families and AAA Texas Rally for Stringent Distracted Driving Legislation at State Capitol

Austin, Texas – In an emotional appeal at the state Capitol, AAA Texas joined grieving families to urge legislative action on distracted driving laws. The group convened to push for the passage of a robust hands-free bill, an effort aimed at reducing the alarming incidents caused by distracted drivers. At the rally, heartbroken parents and relatives shared harrowing stories of loss and despair, humanizing the statistics of road fatalities linked to distractions. Their testimonies illustrated a disturbing trend, which they hope can be reversed with stricter driving legislation. The proposed hands-free legislation would forbid drivers … Read more

AAA Highlights Importance of ‘Move Over’ Laws to Protect Roadside Workers on National Awareness Day

On National “Move Over” Day, numerous organizations, including AAA, are seizing the opportunity to remind drivers across the country of laws designed to protect roadside workers and emergency personnel. These laws, widely referred to as “Move Over” laws, dictate that drivers must change lanes or slow down when approaching any vehicle with flashing lights parked on the side of the road. Established in all 50 states, “Move Over” laws are essential for the safety of police officers, emergency responders, and service workers, like tow truck drivers, who perform their duties in vulnerable road side settings. … Read more