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.
AAA says Trick-or-Treaters are at Higher Risk this Halloween
October 29, 2015
AAA wants you to Be Smart, Be Seen and have a Safe Halloween
Knoxville, TN – Halloween is an exciting time of year for many young people, but it also holds its share of hidden dangers. AAA reminds parents and caregivers to take extra precautions if their children will be trick-or-treating on neighborhood streets.
In a recent AAA Consumer Pulse survey, 58 percent of parents report they are no more concerned about their children’s safety simply because Halloween falls on a Saturday.
THP Urges Motorists Beware: Drunk Driving Will Not Be Tolerated
October 30, 2010
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will do its part to ensure those celebrating Halloween enjoy the fall tradition responsibly and safely. Trick-or-treaters, parents and adult party goers are encouraged to follow a few simple rules to avoid becoming a scary statistic.
“Halloween is often one of the deadliest nights of the year for impaired drivers,” said Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell. “The decision to prevent a horrible accident from happening is easy – don’t drink and drive. Our State Troopers are prepared to patrol and remove any and all drunk drivers from our roadways.” [Read more]
