A new public service announcement focusing on the consequences of both distracted and impaired driving is now available to area police departments, broadcast media and community organizations for use on social media and websites, says AAA Northeast. The distracted driving prevention campaign, titled “Don’t Drive Intoxicated. Don’t Drive Intexicated,” is in its fourth year…
Category: Connecticut
As Nat’l Gas Prices Yo-Yo, CT Prices Hold Steady, Says AAA
Although prices at the pump throughout the country continue to fluctuate, Connecticut gas prices appear to have stabilized, AAA Northeast said today. Today’s average gas price for a gallon of self-serve, regular in Connecticut is $2.89, the same as last week and 80 cents higher than this time last year. On the national…
Had Your Fill of Potholes? Tread Lightly This Spring
Just when you thought it was safe to go onto the roadways, kaboom! You hit one of those pesky potholes. They are, however, a sign of spring. But unfortunately, the thaw-freeze-thaw cycle that creates breakup on roadway surfaces can cause vehicle damage, contribute to tire wear, and just give drivers overall panic attacks, says…
CT, Nat’l Gas Prices Drop For 1st Time Since Last November
For the first time in months, state and national gas price averages have declined, said AAA Northeast. Today’s average gas price for a gallon of self-serve, regular in Connecticut today is $2.89, a penny lower than this time last week, but 72 cents higher than this time last year. On the national level,…
As Nat’l Wrong-Way Fatalities Rise, CT Turns Around Its Numbers
Fatal wrong-way crashes are increasing on our nation’s highways because of driver impairment, solo driving and advanced age, a AAA analysis reports. In Connecticut, however, where Nutmeggers have experienced their share of head-on wrong-way crashes in recent weeks, the numbers have dropped. Between 2015 and 2018, there were more than 2,000 deaths nationally…
Gas Prices Losing Their Bounce, Says AAA
Spring may have sprung, but gas prices appear to be losing their bounce, says AAA Northeast. Average state and national prices are still on the rise, but the increases aren’t as dramatic today as compared to previous weeks. Today’s average gas price for a gallon of self-serve, regular in Connecticut today is $2.90,…
As CT Relaxes Travel Mandates, Be in the ‘Know’ Before You Go
Lennie Carr of Fairfield is restless. After more than a year of sheltering in place, the AAA member is eager to travel. “I need to get out and about,” he said and is looking forward to a trip to Greece later this year. Like other AAA members who have sheltered in place for…
Higher Crude, Demand Drives Jumps at the Pumps, Says AAA
Beware of the Ides of March for the day portends a jump at the pump! Today’s average gas price for a gallon of self-serve, regular in Connecticut today is $2.88, 8 cents higher than this time last week; and 45 cents higher than this time last year. On the national level, the average…
Fatigued? Asleep at the Wheel? When You Snooze; You’ll Lose, Says AAA
Daylight Saving Time this weekend signals the arrival of Spring and for drivers it can pose a danger on roads, warns AAA Northeast. Since DST begins Sunday at 2 am, AAA reminds drivers that losing an hour of sleep could create some morning drive challenges, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. “The time…
Winvian Again Sparkles with Two AAA Five Diamonds
Connecticut’s idyllic northwest corner continues to be the home to the state’s most sparkling ‘Diamond’ in the ring of outstanding restaurants and lodgings AAA recognizes for world-class service, facilities and amenities. For the 11th consecutive year, Winvian of Morris has earned two Five Diamond Awards – one for its property; the other for its…