AAA Offers Travelers Peace of Mind Whether you’re jet-setting across the seas or taking a “stay-cation” nearby, AAA Oregon/Idaho has tips to make your vacation fun-filled and stress-free. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the summer months of July and August have the highest rates of residential burglaries. Since burglars see vacations as an opportunity…
Study Also Shows that Legal Limits for Marijuana and Driving are Unsupported by Science PORTLAND, Ore., – Fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled in Washington after the state legalized the drug, according to the latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. New research also shows that legal limits for marijuana…
Because teenagers are new drivers, they simply don’t have the behind-the-wheel experience necessary to understand the dynamics associated with driving a motor vehicle. There’s a vast difference between riding in the passenger seat and being behind the wheel. By teaching teenagers responsible driving behavior, you can help prevent accidents. We encourage you to discuss safe…
People know Hawaii for its glistening beaches, hidden waterfalls, idyllic year-round weather, legendary luaus and glistening palm trees dancing in the island breeze. And while you can find these iconic items on each of the main vacation islands, each individual island offers an ambiance and vacation experience that is unique. To help you find the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – “Retail gas prices are up by double digits this week due to a decline in gasoline supplies, relatively strong demand and refinery maintenance. For the week, the national average for regular unleaded jumps 14 cents to $1.95 a gallon, which is the highest average in two months and the largest weekly jump…
If a fire, flood, earthquake, or some other natural disaster were to destroy or damage your home, would you have the right insurance coverage to rebuild your house? Homeowner and Renter insurance coverage can be confusing, learn more about the basics and what is typically covered and what is not. Homeowner and Renter Insurance, what’s…
Alaska is like nowhere else on earth! Big, wild, majestic, rough. Alaska and the Yukon, often referred to as the Great Land, is a territory the size of California, Arizona, Delaware and West Virginia combined. With awe-inspiring natural beauty, an abundance of fascinating wildlife, ice-age glaciers the size of Rhode Island, and breathtaking northern lights…
Members can Track their Roadside Assistance Vehicle in Real Time PORTLAND, Ore., –AAA Oregon/Idaho is one of the first clubs in the AAA association to implement Service Tracker, a state-of-the-art application that gives members the ability to follow the real-time progress of their roadside assistance call. Here’s how Service Tracker works: When you contact…
Oregon, National Averages at Lowest Price since February PORTLAND, Ore., – “Drivers continue to enjoy plunging gas prices, and three southern states now post averages below $2 a gallon: South Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama. This is the first time that three states have had averages below $2 since February. For the week, the national average…
One-Third of Child Pedestrian Fatalities Occur in the Hours After School PORTLAND, Ore., – As kids begin heading back to school, AAA urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones, and to be on the lookout for pedestrians before, during and after school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous…