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10/06/20
Traffic Safety
Distracted Driving: It’s Not Just Talking and Texting on Your Phone
MINNEAPOLIS, MN— In Minnesota, 32 people died, and another 3,279 were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver in 2019, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Public...
Preventing Teen Driver Distraction
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous temptations for a newly licensed teen driver. If you are worried about your teen texting and driving, you have good reason to be. Young people are among the most avid users of cell phones, smartphones and texting devices and, according to the AAA...
Better Driving Behavior
A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including red-light running, drowsy driving and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol, have declined in the past three years.
Hands-Free Cell Phone Use
The Minnesota hands-free law took effect August 1, 2019. There are many questions regarding what is and isn’t allowed under the new law, how to safely use a phone while in the car, and what the penalties for non-compliance are. Here are answers to many frequently asked questions.
AAA in the News
Media coverage featuring news and people from AAA Minneapolis.
Driving With Your Pet
Keep your furry friends safe on the road with these tips.
04/05/18
Traffic Safety
Distraction Tops Driver's List of Growing Dangers on the Road
MINNEAPOLIS (April 5th, 2018) ― Distracted driving tops driver’s list of growing dangers on the road, according to a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The annual Traffic Safety...
Impaired Driving
Driving? Don't Drink. Drinking? Don't Drive. Plan ahead: If you have a Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s party coming up, plan how to get home. Volunteer to be the sober driver, or reserve a cab ahead of time. The mistake that people often make is thinking they are sober enough to drive, when they actually are not.
Winter Driving Safety
Learn how to stay safe on the road in cold, snowy and icy conditions. AAA provides tips and services to make sure you and your vehicle are winter-ready.
Teen and Senior Driving
Teen & senior drivers face unique challenges on the road.