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TSA pre check — AAA-HOSTS TSA PRE CHECK EVENTS

Air travelers looking to minimize the time and hassle of TSA screenings can obtain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre check screening approval with ease at three AAA events during April and May in Maine. TSA Pre Check agents will enroll...

1031227632-total-solar-eclipse-1280x420 — AAA: Traveling Tips During the Solar Eclipse

The first total solar eclipse in the U.S. in seven years will take place today on April 8th, and many rural areas in Northern New England are along the eclipse’s path are preparing for an influx of traffic. There will be many great viewing spots for the...

Car-Guide-Winner_Overall-Winner-Overall-Winner-1200x630-1 — 2024 AAA Car Guide – EVs Reign Supreme

AAA awards the 2023 All Electric Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV with the overall top score for the 2024 Car Guide. This year, all category winners are either electric, plug-in electric hybrids or hybrids. Additionally, the SUV category was divided into...

dd image — Distracted Driving Awareness Month Press Event

When: 10:30AM Wednesday, April 3rd Where: Maine Department of Public Safety (Front entrance outside or Fallen Heros room) Central Maine Commerce Center 500 Civic Center Dr,...

Drowsy-Driving-Banner — The Quiet Killer Stalking Our Roads – Drowsy Driving

Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. And with Daylight Saving Time approaching...

New Technology Provides Drivers In Northern New England With In-Vehicle Alerts As They Approach Stranded Motorists, Working Tow Operators

AAA and HAAS Alert, an industry leader in mobility safety solutions, are rolling out new technology that can automatically send alerts to drivers in Northern New England to slow down and move over when they are approaching a stranded motorist on the...

REVAEM pic — Hit the Brakes: Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking Isn’t Foolproof

BROLL LINK 1 BROLL LINK 2 Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation. The Inquiry: Reverse automatic...

AUTO_SDMO-Photos_5_1920x1080-1024x576 — Highway Heroes at Risk: Study Examines Characteristics of Fatal Roadside Worker Crashes

Struck and killed – nearly four times more than reported. It’s the chilling reality for roadside assistance providers, including tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, emergency roadside technicians, and safety service patrols who put themselves at risk...

NewYearsEvenoisemakersbyCarolVanHook_b7762c63-b2e3-4df1-aad5-99a44d585436-prv — AAA Reminds Motorists To Enjoy A Safe New Year’s Eve

As many prepare for New Year’s celebrations, AAA is reminding drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s holiday, which consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. According to...

23-1333-TRV-Year-End-Holiday-Forecast-2023-ChartsArtboard-1-1024x651 — AAA: 115 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Christmas, New Year’s

AAA Northern new England projects 4.43 million New Englanders will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of travelers is a 2.5% increase over last year. Nationally AAA projects 115.2...

AAA-HOSTS TSA PRE CHECK EVENTS

April 17, 2024

Air travelers looking to minimize the time and hassle of TSA screenings can obtain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre check screening approval with ease at three AAA events during April and May in Maine. TSA Pre Check agents will enroll...

AAA: Traveling Tips During the Solar Eclipse

April 08, 2024

The first total solar eclipse in the U.S. in seven years will take place today on April 8th, and many rural areas in Northern New England are along the eclipse’s path are preparing for an influx of traffic. There will be many great viewing spots for the...

2024 AAA Car Guide – EVs Reign Supreme

April 04, 2024

AAA awards the 2023 All Electric Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV with the overall top score for the 2024 Car Guide. This year, all category winners are either electric, plug-in electric hybrids or hybrids. Additionally, the SUV category was divided into...

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