With the holidays behind us and spring around the corner, there is a lot to look forward to. While our members tend to need us most during the cold and unpredictable winter, we are here to help our members throughout the year, even the various stages of the long-drawn-out Minnesota spring.
As we prepare for the season ahead, our minds remain on traffic safety. We must remember that being broken down on the side of the road is more than an inconvenience—it is extremely dangerous. That is why we refer to our tow truck drivers as “roadside heroes” because they rescue stranded motorists every day, and they also have families to go home to. AAA is reminding all drivers to “Slow Down, Move Over” to protect both workers and stranded motorists.
Despite the existence of a Move Over law in all 50 states, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that nearly a quarter of people (23%) are unaware of the law in the state where they live. Also, 42% of drivers who do not comply with Move Over laws think that their behavior is not dangerous to people on the side of the road.
On average, a tow trucker driver is killed every other week. But it’s not just the tow truck drivers and other emergency responders being killed on the side of the road. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that an average year will see 566 people killed and more than 14,000 injured when dealing with a disabled vehicle on the side of the road.
AAA has been instrumental in getting Move Over laws passed in all states. These laws apply to police, firefighters, tow truck drivers, road workers and sanitation personnel. Locally, AAA Minneapolis—with our neighboring club ACG—will be launching a “Move Over For Me” campaign to bring greater awareness to this important issue. Please review our campaign materials and help us advocate for traffic safety.
Tae K. Kim
President & CEO, AAA Minneapolis
During the last 12 months, AAA delivered over 32 million roadside calls. Although our roadside assistance is the most important reason why people join AAA, it certainly is not the only reason.
Along with our 115 - year legacy as the leader in automotive services, one of our missions is to “shape the future of mobility by advocating safe, sustainable and equitable solutions in our community. ”All of AAA associations along, with our automotive research and advocacy teams based in Washington, D.C., are actively participating with automotive manufacturers and numerous industry players to shape the future of mobility.
We are excited to announce that AAA Minneapolis is launching unique and customized group travel offerings that are only available to members.
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