AAA, Budweiser Encourage Holiday Travelers to Avoid Impaired Driving
December 23, 2018
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Knoxville, TN – With more than 102 million people expected to travel by automobile this holiday season – the most on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2001 – AAA is reminding motorists to celebrate safely and take steps ahead of time to avoid getting behind the wheel impaired.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the deadliest times on the road when it comes to impaired driving.
Celebrate the Holidays Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
AAA says Celebrate the Super Bowl with a Game Plan to get Home Safely
February 3, 2017
Knoxville, TN – Over 8,000 crashes and 313 fatalities involving an impaired driver occurred on Tennessee roadways in 2016 according to preliminary data from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TITAN Division.
To avoid becoming one of those tragic statistics, AAA and Budweiser urge everyone to have a game plan to get home safely this weekend if they are celebrating away from home with alcohol. This means choosing a designated driver, calling a cab, staying where you are celebrating or finding another safe way home.
For those that did not plan ahead and need the Tow to Go program, it is available this Friday, February 3rd through 6am Monday morning, February 6th.
Celebrate the Super Bowl Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
AAA says Celebrate The Holidays Safely By Planning Ahead
December 22, 2016
Knoxville, TN – More than 103 million Americans will travel for the year-end holidays including a record number by car (93.6 million). When you add the accompanying holiday celebrations, that record number of motorists will face an increased threat of impaired driving next week.
AAA and Budweiser urge everyone to plan ahead if they will be celebrating with alcohol. This means choosing a designated driver, calling a cab, staying where you are celebrating or finding another safe way home like the Tow to Go program.
Celebrate the Holidays Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
AAA says Don’t Make Halloween Scarier than it has to be by getting Behind the Wheel Impaired
October 28, 2016
Tow to Go Program Available All Holiday Weekend
Tampa, FL – Last year, over half (52%) of all highway fatalities on Halloween night involved an impaired driver according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Frightening statistics like that combined with the increased pedestrian traffic from trick-or-treaters will make for a deadly mix again this Halloween.
Celebrate Halloween Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
It’s Not a lot of Work to Plan Ahead for a Safe Labor Day
September 1, 2016
Tow to Go Program Available All Holiday Weekend
Tampa, FL – With the end of summer in sight, many Americans will be celebrating Labor Day weekend in one way or another. Whether that involves attending a family barbeque, hosting a party, or visiting the local sports bar, AAA and Budweiser urge everyone to plan ahead to celebrate safely.
That means choosing a Designated Driver, staying where they are celebrating, or arranging for another form of safe transportation.
Celebrate the Holidays Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
Declare your Designated Driver for Independence Day
July 1, 2016
Tow to Go Program Available All Holiday Weekend
Tampa, FL – Independence Day traditionally ranks as one of the year’s deadliest holidays due to drunk-driving crashes.
The most recent data available from the 2014 holiday weekend revealed that 164 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. That number represents almost half (41%) of all crash fatalities for the entire holiday weekend.
Celebrate Independence Day Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
AAA says more than a Third of Motorists admit to Drinking and Driving
May 27, 2016
Tow to Go Program Available for Memorial Day Weekend
Tampa, FL – According to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ survey, over a third (36%) of motorists have driven multiple times in the past year after consuming alcohol. AAA urges everyone to prepare for a safe holiday weekend if they intend to drink away from home.
That means choosing a Designated Driver, staying where you are celebrating, or arranging for another form of safe transportation.
Celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk this Super Bowl Sunday
February 6, 2016
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation, Governor’s Highway Safety Office, and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are once again teaming up to remind Tennessee football fans that real Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk this Super Bowl weekend.
“We want you to have a good time, but more importantly, we want you to be safe,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “The chances of you, or someone you love, being in a drunk driving crash increases over the weekend and even more over a holiday weekend. Everyone thinks it won’t happen to them and it always happens to somebody. Don’t be that somebody.”
Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
Don’t Play a Game with your Safety this Super Bowl Weekend
February 4, 2016
Knoxville, TN – Whether you attend or host a Super Bowl party this weekend, AAA wants everyone to celebrate safely. That means having a Designated Driver, calling a cab or staying where you are celebrating.
“Super Bowl weekend can be an exciting time for fans of the game, fans of commercials, or just fans of the show itself. But that doesn’t mean you can play a game with your safety or the safety of others,” said Amy Stracke, Managing Director, Traffic Safety Advocacy for AAA – The Auto Club Group and Executive Director of the ACG Traffic Safety Foundation. “If you’re going to be out drinking, please plan ahead to make sure you and your loved ones get home safely.”
Tennessee Departments Of Health, Safety Warn Tennesseans Against Impaired Driving on Super Bowl Sunday
February 4, 2016
Nashville, TN – This weekend millions of people will be driving to a Super Bowl party to watch the biggest football game of the year. The Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security urge all Tennesseans to be safe on the roadways this Sunday and every other day of the year.
‘’Most of us have fun watching the Super Bowl and enjoy a good time, but we want everyone to be safe before, during and after the game, so we encourage you to be moderate in food and drink and absolutely not to drive impaired by alcohol or any other drug,’’ said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH.
Celebrate the Super Bowl Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
