Vermont Business Magazine AAA Northern New England will host a press conference along with the Vermont Agency of Transportation, Vermont State Police, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance and the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation to raise awareness for vehicle safety during this winter season.
Each year, ice and snow brings a rash of crashes to Vermont’s roads as drivers reacquaint themselves with winter conditions. Last year, AAA came to the rescue of over 175,000 members in Northern New England, during the winter months and in most cases the situation could have been avoided by being better prepared for the conditions and modifying driving behavior.
AAA and the State of Vermont are urging motorists to plan ahead, slowdown in adverse driving conditions, give plow trucks plenty of room, and prepare your car and yourself for the challenges Vermont weather brings.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, AAA expects a record number 2.18 million News England drivers on the road. We remind all drivers this holiday week to buckle up, put your phones down and drive impaired free. With 14% of crashes happening in parking lots, safety advocates urge motorist and pedestrians to use extra caution as the holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday this week.
Who: Dan Goodman- Manager of Public Affairs, AAA Northern New England
Michael Pieciak - Commissioner, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation
Lieutenant John Flannigan- Vermont State Police
Rejean LaFleche Jr – General Manager District 5, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Glen Button- Chair, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance
When: Monday, November 21, 2016
10 am
Where: Maintenance District 5 “Fort Ethan Allen” Garage
189 Troy Avenue, Colchester, VT
What: Each of the respective presenters will be available for individual interviews after the media event and showcase their area of expertise. There will be a plow truck, police cruiser and vehicle maintenance demonstration on tires and battery care.