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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The 100 Deadliest Days: AAA says teen driver deaths jump in summer months
May 30—WILKES-BARRE — Jana Tidwell, spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic, this week said summer months are particularly dangerous as more young drivers hit the road during school breaks with many logging more unsupervised driving time than usual. "We encourage families to take advantage of AAA resources like our driver education classes and parent-teen safe driving agreements to help set clear expectations for driving privileges," Tidwell said. According to AAA, across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019 and 2023. More than 30% of those deaths occurred during the "100 deadliest days" between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On average, eight people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes in the summer, compared to seven per day during the rest of the year. In 2023, the most recent year of complete crash data, 2,897 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver. A third of those deaths — 860 — happened during the 100 Deadliest Days. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data of deadly crashes involving drivers ages 15-18 in Pennsylvania shows the tragic impact in the summer months: According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 2023 Traffic Safety Culture Index, teen drivers ages 16-18 admitted to having engaged in at least one of the following risky behaviors in the past 30 days: —Holding and talking on a cell phone (42%) —Reading a text or an email on a cell phone (46%) —Sending a text or email (33%) —Using hands-free technology (Bluetooth, CarPlay) (60%) —Driving 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential street (49%) —Driving 15 mph over the speed limit on a freeway (41%) —Red-light running (30%) —Aggressive driving (28%) —Drowsy driving (20%) —Driving without a seatbelt (17%) —Drinking enough alcohol to be over the adult legal limit (7%) —Riding in a car driven by someone who has had too much alcohol (10%) —Driving within an hour of having used marijuana (10%) AAA says there are steps teens and parents can take to save lives. Parents should model safe driving behavior and talk with their teens about buckling up, obeying speed limits and putting phones away. With teens out of school, summer is also a great time for young drivers to complete a comprehensive driver education course to learn the rules of the road. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety also has new research highlighting the life-saving potential of smartphone-blocking technology. Parents should encourage teens to use "do not disturb" features on their phones to silence distractions while driving. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The 100 Deadliest Days: AAA says teen driver deaths jump in summer months
May 30—WILKES-BARRE — Jana Tidwell, spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic, this week said summer months are particularly dangerous as more young drivers hit the road during school breaks with many logging more unsupervised driving time than usual. "We encourage families to take advantage of AAA resources like our driver education classes and parent-teen safe driving agreements to help set clear expectations for driving privileges," Tidwell said. According to AAA, across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019 and 2023. More than 30% of those deaths occurred during the "100 deadliest days" between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On average, eight people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes in the summer, compared to seven per day during the rest of the year. In 2023, the most recent year of complete crash data, 2,897 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver. A third of those deaths — 860 — happened during the 100 Deadliest Days. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data of deadly crashes involving drivers ages 15-18 in Pennsylvania shows the tragic impact in the summer months: According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 2023 Traffic Safety Culture Index, teen drivers ages 16-18 admitted to having engaged in at least one of the following risky behaviors in the past 30 days: —Holding and talking on a cell phone (42%) —Reading a text or an email on a cell phone (46%) —Sending a text or email (33%) —Using hands-free technology (Bluetooth, CarPlay) (60%) —Driving 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential street (49%) —Driving 15 mph over the speed limit on a freeway (41%) —Red-light running (30%) —Aggressive driving (28%) —Drowsy driving (20%) —Driving without a seatbelt (17%) —Drinking enough alcohol to be over the adult legal limit (7%) —Riding in a car driven by someone who has had too much alcohol (10%) —Driving within an hour of having used marijuana (10%) AAA says there are steps teens and parents can take to save lives. Parents should model safe driving behavior and talk with their teens about buckling up, obeying speed limits and putting phones away. With teens out of school, summer is also a great time for young drivers to complete a comprehensive driver education course to learn the rules of the road. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety also has new research highlighting the life-saving potential of smartphone-blocking technology. Parents should encourage teens to use "do not disturb" features on their phones to silence distractions while driving. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
Axios
21-05-2025
- Axios
The best times to travel from Philly for Memorial Day vacation
Memorial Day travel is on course to be busier than ever. Why it matters: More than 525,000 people in the Philly metro are expected to travel from Thursday through Monday, per AAA. That's up 3% over last year and would be a record high for the long weekend. State of play: Despite rising prices and economic uncertainty, AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesperson Jana Tidwell tells Axios people don't want to give up traveling, especially in the post-pandemic world. "They're going to do it in a way that works for their budget," she said. "People will find a way to [travel]." 📈 Zoom out: AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and May 26 — a new record. That's up by 1.4 million travelers over last year. 🚗 Zoom in: Cars are the preferred mode of travel in the region this weekend, per AAA. 9 out of 10 are projected to drive to their destinations. 🏖️ Travel hotspot: The Jersey Shore is the place to be this weekend — duh. Congestion along the Atlantic City Expressway will be the worst in the region during the holiday, per AAA. Monday at noon is pegged as the worst time to drive along this route. Pro tip: Hitting the road in morning is generally your best bet to beat traffic, per Inrix, which crunches transportation data. The overall best times to drive: Before noon on Thursday and Saturday. Friday: Before 11am Sunday: Before 1pm Monday: Before 2pm The worst times to drive: 1–9pm on Thursday. Friday: Noon–8pm Saturday: 2pm–6pm Sunday: 1–5pm Monday: 4–7pm ✈️ Meanwhile, 38,000 people in the region will travel by plane this weekend — up 1.2% over last year. Worth noting: Philadelphia International Airport will add new daily service to Edinburgh, Scotland, and Milan, Italy, starting Saturday. Plus: American Airlines opens its Admirals Club Lounge and Flagship Lounge on Thursday. The Chase Sapphire Lounge opened in February.
American Military News
06-05-2025
- American Military News
US air traveler alert: REAL ID deadline is Wednesday, May 7
Jana Tidwell, manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic, said AAA is reminding Pennsylvanians that federal enforcement of REAL ID begins this week, requiring domestic air travelers to have a REAL ID or another form of federally acceptable identification. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. residents will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, photo ID card or another form of federally accepted identification — such as a valid passport or military ID — to board domestic commercial flights. Last week, Mark C. Bailer, director of public safety at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, advised the Bi-County Airport Board to inform their constituents to be ready for the mandatory start of REAL ID. 'Customers without REAL ID will still be able to fly, but the process will be twice as long to get through security,' Bailer said. With federal REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, Mike Carroll, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation secretary, along with officials from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and the American Automobile Association, recently encouraged Pennsylvanians to be prepared. 'Travelers should check their forms of identification to be sure it's acceptable when going through TSA security checkpoints,' Tidwell said. 'If air travel is in your future, especially this summer, obtaining a REAL ID ahead of time will ensure you don't experience any travel delays or postponements. A REAL ID or valid passport, will be required for all domestic flights beginning on May 7.' What is REAL ID? REAL ID Act is a federal law that sets minimum security standards for the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards used for specific federal purposes: —Boarding a domestic commercial flight. —Entering a secure federal building. —Accessing military installations. REAL ID-compliant cards: —Feature a gold star. —Produced using the same security features as standard-issued products. —After March 2019, standard-issue, non-REAL ID driver's licenses and ID cards will also look different. Per federal REAL ID regulations, non-REAL IDs must be clearly labeled with the words 'NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES.' It is NOT necessary to have a REAL ID to: —Drive —Vote —Apply for or receive federal benefits for which you are entitled (Veterans' Affairs, Social Security Administration, etc.) —Visit the post office —Access hospitals —Access federal courts, testify in federal court, etc. What is the process to apply for a REAL ID? The first step in the process to receiving a REAL ID is verification. Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center or REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged. Applicants need to bring the following documents: —An original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised/embossed seal OR a valid U.S. passport —Social security card (can be laminated or unlaminated) in current legal name —Proof of legal name changes such as a certified marriage certificate or court order —Two proofs of address such as a current driver's license or ID card, a bank statement or utility bill less than 90 days old. For info on required documents, visit Receiving your REAL ID When you visit a PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, you will receive your REAL ID by mail within 15 business days. When visiting a REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged, you will receive your REAL ID at the time of service. If you have already had your documents verified and imaged, you can apply for a REAL ID online. Your REAL ID product will be mailed within 15 business days. The REAL ID card costs $30 (one-time fee), plus the applicable renewal fee (the current renewal fee is $39.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver's license and $42.50 for a photo ID). The time for the new card will be added to any time left on the existing card (driver's license or non-driver ID) so applicants won't lose time they previously purchased. ___ © 2025 The Times Leader Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
U.S. air traveler alert: REAL ID deadline is Wednesday, May 7
May 5—WILKES-BARRE — Jana Tidwell, manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic, said AAA is reminding Pennsylvanians that federal enforcement of REAL ID begins this week, requiring domestic air travelers to have a REAL ID or another form of federally acceptable identification. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. residents will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, photo ID card or another form of federally accepted identification — such as a valid passport or military ID — to board domestic commercial flights. Last week, Mark C. Bailer, director of public safety at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, advised the Bi-County Airport Board to inform their constituents to be ready for the mandatory start of REAL ID. "Customers without REAL ID will still be able to fly, but the process will be twice as long to get through security," Bailer said. With federal REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, Mike Carroll, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation secretary, along with officials from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and the American Automobile Association, recently encouraged Pennsylvanians to be prepared. "Travelers should check their forms of identification to be sure it's acceptable when going through TSA security checkpoints," Tidwell said. "If air travel is in your future, especially this summer, obtaining a REAL ID ahead of time will ensure you don't experience any travel delays or postponements. A REAL ID or valid passport, will be required for all domestic flights beginning on May 7." What is REAL ID? REAL ID Act is a federal law that sets minimum security standards for the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards used for specific federal purposes: —Boarding a domestic commercial flight. —Entering a secure federal building. —Accessing military installations. REAL ID-compliant cards: —Feature a gold star. —Produced using the same security features as standard-issued products. —After March 2019, standard-issue, non-REAL ID driver's licenses and ID cards will also look different. Per federal REAL ID regulations, non-REAL IDs must be clearly labeled with the words "NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES." It is NOT necessary to have a REAL ID to: —Drive —Vote —Apply for or receive federal benefits for which you are entitled (Veterans' Affairs, Social Security Administration, etc.) —Visit the post office —Access hospitals —Access federal courts, testify in federal court, etc. What is the process to apply for a REAL ID? The first step in the process to receiving a REAL ID is verification. Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center or REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged. Applicants need to bring the following documents: —An original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised/embossed seal OR a valid U.S. passport —Social security card (can be laminated or unlaminated) in current legal name —Proof of legal name changes such as a certified marriage certificate or court order —Two proofs of address such as a current driver's license or ID card, a bank statement or utility bill less than 90 days old. For info on required documents, visit Receiving your REAL ID When you visit a PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, you will receive your REAL ID by mail within 15 business days. When visiting a REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged, you will receive your REAL ID at the time of service. If you have already had your documents verified and imaged, you can apply for a REAL ID online. Your REAL ID product will be mailed within 15 business days. The REAL ID card costs $30 (one-time fee), plus the applicable renewal fee (the current renewal fee is $39.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver's license and $42.50 for a photo ID). The time for the new card will be added to any time left on the existing card (driver's license or non-driver ID) so applicants won't lose time they previously purchased. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
