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AAA Warns of Increased Teen Driving Risks During Summer
- AAA announced that the '100 Deadliest Days' for teen drivers began on Memorial Day 2024 and lasts until Labor Day nationwide, during which teen crashes increase.
- This period coincides with more unstructured time for teens, increased driving, multiple passengers, and known risks from inexperience and peer distractions.
- In Florida, 456,754 teen drivers are licensed, and common citations include unlawful speed, careless driving, and seat belt violations, with curfews and supervised driving required.
- AAA reported that on average eight people die daily in teen-related crashes during this period, with a 30% summer increase in deadly crashes and higher risk when teens drive with peers.
- Officials urge parents to teach safe driving, highlight that canceled teen licenses are possible in Florida, and stress the role of supervision to reduce crashes during the deadliest days.
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How to survive the '100 Deadliest Days of Summer'
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are referred to as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer". This is nationally known as the most dangerous time for teen drivers. Daniel Armbruster of AAA Public Affairs dropped by our studio to share more about how we can all be safe on the roads. You can watch our interview in the video above.
Teen driving deaths jump in the summer months
(KYMA, KECY/ CNN) - School is out for the summer and for teenage drivers, that is not exactly some good news. According to AAA, more than 13,000 people were killed in a crash involving a teenage driver between 2019 and 2023. The agency said that over 30% of those deaths happened between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That's because teenagers are out of school and logging in more hours of unsupervised driving time. Parents are encouraged to educate …
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Sober During 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking all motorists to do their part in promoting roadway safety during what has been characterized by safety officials as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This time period, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, sees an increase in traffic on the roads and an increased number of both serious-injury and fatal crashes. “There is a clear connection between the summer’s rise in temperatures and the increa…
Patrol reminding during 100 deadliest days of summer
Call #677 to report reckless or impaired drivers and drug activity JUNE 4 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking all motorists to do their part in promoting roadway safety during what has been characterized by safety officials as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This time period, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, sees an increase in traffic on the roads and an increased number of both serious-injury and fatal crash…
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