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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
AAA
Volume 3, No. 4
AAA NORTHWAY HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
433 State St., Suite 300, Schenectady, NY 12305 Telephone 518-370-5400 www.AAA.com
OFFICERS
James Phelps – President & CEO
Richard Jacobs – Regional President Andrew Iannotti – Executive Vice-President & COO
Amsterdam Office
Southside Square
1451 State Highway 5S, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Telephone: 518-684-0064
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Halfmoon Office & Auto Repair
1647 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065 Telephone: 518-831-1860
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Auto Repair: 518-831-1861
Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Plattsburgh Office
20 Booth Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Telephone: 518-563-3925 Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Queensbury Office
345 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Telephone: 518-792-0068 Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Office
26 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Telephone: 518-587-8529
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Schenectady Office
1626 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309 Telephone: 518-374-4696 Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Vestal Office
3701 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850 Telephone: 607-722-7255 Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Danielle Taylor - Editor
John T. Garcia - Managing Editor Angela Ilich - Director of Production
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AAA Traffic Safety Advocacy and Education:
James Phelps President & CEO
For more than a century, AAA has worked to foster a safe environment for travelers through education, research and advocacy. Since its founding in 1902, AAA has been a leader in developing
and supporting educational and safety programs for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and children. AAA also works with local, state and federal government officials to advocate for important safety legislation on behalf of our members. A recent survey of AAA Northway members showed that 58% are aware of the
Senior Driver Safety
Senior drivers are among the safest drivers on the road and often reduce their risk of injury by wearing safety belts,
not drinking and driving and by observing speed limits. However, seniors are more likely to be injured or killed in
a crash because of age-related fragility. AAA is dedicated to keeping seniors safe and mobile and driving as long as safely possible. Our CarFit program, available by making an appointment, can help seniors “fit" better in their vehicles, making them safer drivers. Additionally, valuable resources can be found at seniordriving.aaa.com.
These important initiatives are just a sample of AAA’s overall traffic safety efforts. The AAA New York State Association recently advocated for a law requiring all backseat passengers to wear a safety belt. The governor signed the bill into law in August and it will be effective Nov. 1 of this year. We also are focused on areas such
as substance-impaired driving, distracted driving and upgrading America’s highway infrastructure. Our goal in the coming years is to increase the overall awareness of our safety efforts and, more importantly, make everyone safer on our roadways and continuing to save lives. For more information, please visit AAA.com/TrafficSafety. And, be on the lookout for traffic safety updates from AAA in future issues of AAA Now!, via our email newsletters and via local news stories. Please drive safely!
IN THIS ISSUE
Page 3 ............... Four Keys to Prevent Car Theft
Page 4 ............... AAA Traffic Safety: Saving Lives for More
Than 100 Years
Page 6 ............... Discounts & Rewards
Page 11............. Tips for Traveling with Kids
Pgs. 12 – 13...... Northway Select Vacations
Page 15............. Is the Age of the Travel Agent Dead?
No, Here’s Why
Page 16............. Leaf Peeping in New York
Page 17.............What’s Happening
Page 21............... Are You Using the Right Coolant for Your Car?
Association's efforts to promote safety. Here is a closer look at some of AAA's top priorities in the area of traffic safety.
Child Passenger Safety
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2013 to 2017, there were 3,313 children under 13 killed while riding in passenger vehicles – enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading cause of death
for children in the U.S. Research shows that, when used properly, safety belts and safety seats are the most effective tools in preventing injuries and deaths in vehicle crashes. Last year, AAA worked with state lawmakers to improve New York’s child passenger safety laws. Effective Nov. 1, 2019, all children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing safety seat. Many child safety seats are installed or used improperly. AAA Northway has four certified child-passenger safety-seat technicians who can assist with installing your child’s safety seat correctly at no cost to you.
Teen Driver Safety
Based on miles driven, teen drivers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. This alarming data has led AAA to advocate for graduated drivers licensing program in all 50 states. New York uses this multistage licensing process for teens. This system allows teens to gradually gain exposure to complex driving situations, easing them into driving over an extended period of time. Parents can play a key role in making sure their teens become safe drivers. Being involved and acting as a role model by being a safe driver yourself will help ensure they follow your lead. For more, visit teendriving.aaa.com.
Saving Lives for More Than 100 Years
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