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CONTACT AAA
BEDFORD
9613 Lincoln Highway
Member Services: (814) 623-5196
Travel: (814) 623-5197 • Insurance: (814) 623-2105
CHAMBERSBURG
1666 Lincoln Way East
Member Services: (717) 264-4191
Travel: (717) 264-5251 • Insurance: (717) 267-3734
HANOVER
Clearview Shopping Ctr., 1000 Carlisle St. Member Services: (717) 637-2400
Travel: (717) 637-7878 • Insurance: (717) 637-0670
LOCK HAVEN
12 Oriole Road
Member Services: (570) 748-2405
Travel: (570) 748-5115 • Insurance: (570) 748-0890
JOHNSTOWN
The Galleria, 500 Galleria Dr.
Member Services: (814) 269-3641
Travel: (814) 269-4246 • Insurance: (814) 269-4674
SHREWSBURY
14625 Mt. Airy Rd., Suite 104
Member Services: (717) 235-7883
Travel: (717) 235-0220 • Insurance: (717) 235-7618
STATE COLLEGE
200 Shiloh Road
Member Services: (814) 237-0305
Travel: (814) 237-2701 • Insurance: (814) 237-0344
YORK
2840 Eastern Boulevard
Member Services: (717) 600-8700
Travel: (717) 600-8700 • Insurance: (717) 600-8700
For AAA Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-AAA-HELP (222-4357), request online at AAA.com or via the mobile app.
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Before the busy summer travel season begins, I’d like to remind you of some Pennsylvania state traffic safety laws designed to keep you and your families safe:
Automated speed enforcement came to Pennsylvania in 2018 and may be used only when a work zone is active. This is part of a 5-year pilot program and includes active work zones on interstates under the jurisdiction of PennDOT and interstates and freeways under the jurisdiction of the Turnpike Commission. Prior to approaching the cameras, there will be two warning signs that notify of the camera being used in the work zone. Drivers going more than 11 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in a work zone are subject to the following penalties: first offense is a written warning, second offense is a $75 fine, and the third or following offense is a $150 fine.
Pennsylvania’s “Steer Clear” Law was enacted to help prevent injuries and save lives of first responders. It requires drivers to move over or slow down when they encounter an emergency scene, traffic stop,
or disabled vehicle. Drivers must move over or slow down for all responders, including police, fire and ambulance crews, as well as stopped tow trucks and maintenance vehicles. In 2018, a similar regulation went into effect to protect trash/recycling trucks, mail trucks or roadside assistance truck workers. Drivers must slow down and move one lane away (if possible) when approaching trash/recycling truck, mail truck or roadside assistance truck workers.
“Turn Around, Don’t Drown” is a reminder that motorists may not drive past, around or through a sign or traffic- control device closing a road or highway due to an existing or hazardous condition. This is a summary offense and is punishable by a fine of $250. If the violation results in the use of services of a first responder or emergency medical or rescue personnel (including a tow service), the fine doubles to $500 - and the driver is responsible for all the emergency response costs.
“Right-of-way for pedestrians in crosswalks” is a state law mandating that when a traffic-control device is not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle will yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway at an intersection with a marked or unmarked crosswalk,
a pedestrian crossing at a light, a pedestrian who is accompanied by a guide dog/carrying a white cane or who is crossing at alleys, driveways or sidewalks. This is
a summary offense and is punishable by a fine of $50.
As you travel throughout our state and beyond this summer, please stay safe and obey these - and all - traffic laws.
LEON A. BARBER III CHAIRMAN & CEO
Traffic law updates provided by
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania
State Police. AAA SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA
In this issue of Explore Your AAA:
4 Explore Your Membership
Take your membership to new heights;
What’s new at theme parks; Gift of protection; Memorial Day observance
6 Explore Insurance
Pet emergency preparedness; Is your summer ride covered?; Simple pool safety tips
10 Explore Travel
Cruising to Canada & New England; Lazy river lounging; AAA Diamonds; Family Travel
16 Explore Automotive
More time behind the wheel; 100 deadliest days; Taking medications and crash risk
19 Explore Financial Services
Preventing identity theft
20 Explore Savings
Exclusive members-only deals and special offers
22 Explore Before You Go
Road trip ready; AAA Luggage Store
A Message from the Chairman & CEO