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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department recently took part in the Pedestrian Crosswalk Detail, an important safety initiative sponsored by AAA. During this event, officers focused on enforcing pedestrian safety laws and raising public awareness about the importance of yielding to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Lodi NJ, as the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission continues to drag out the return to full-service locations and drivers complain about long rides to get the services they need, Senator Kristin Corrado said it may be time to call AAA for help.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to AAA ,the United States could be in for a major surge in gasoline prices with the price in some U.S. states rising to as much as $4 per gallon . Since November’s election crude oil prices have shot up , and according to AAA data Americans are already paying 14% more for a gallon of gasoline than they were in February.
Continue reading Gasoline Prices Headed Skyward as the Summer Driving Season Nears
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Ridgewood NJ, gas prices increased again in New Jersey and around the nation as a whole despite lower demand as travel restrictions remain in place due to the pandemic. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.58, up three cents from a week ago. Drivers were paying an average of $2.53 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $2.45, also up three cents from last week. Drivers were also paying an average of $2.45 a gallon a year ago at this time.
Continue reading Prices at the Pump Continue to Rise as Oil Prices Skyrocket
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Paramus NJ,Gas prices have been trending sharply downward for the past few weeks, but could go much lower .
As crude oil prices trend close to $30/bbl, Americans are seeing pump prices plummet across the country. On the week, gas price averages in 35 states decreased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. Eleven States Have Gas Price Average of $2/Gallon or Less.
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Hackensack NJ, a reminder from the Hackensack Police Department :
AAA estimates that 1 in 3 Americans will be traveling this holiday season. If you’re one of those people who will be hitting the road, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review these safety tips:
1. Make sure your home is secure. If you have an alarm system, check the batteries, and don’t forget to enable the alarm before you leave. Consider having a friend or neighbor check in on your home while you’re away.
2. If you’re planning to travel by car, get your car inspected and/or serviced before your trip. Prepare an emergency kit which should include jumper cables, flares or a reflective triangle, an ice scraper, a blanket, a cell phone charger, and a map. Plan your drive ahead of time and know alternative routes.
3. If you’ll be traveling by plane, review TSA’s travel tips: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips. Share your itinerary with friends and family, and don’t forget to pack a small emergency kit that includes a flashlight, batteries, and a USB power bank.
4. If you’ll be traveling with a pet, be sure to add a few items to your emergency kit such as water and pet food. You may also want to consider including a toy or blanket to help alleviate stress.
If you have additional tips you’d like to share with your neighbors, please respond in the comments. Safe travels!
Updated on July 11, 2017 at 4:39 PMPosted on July 11, 2017 at 10:33 AM
By Larry Higgs
NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Drivers using E-ZPass tags issued by other agencies are being charged the cash rate at New York bridges and tunnels run by the MTA, instead of receiving the E-ZPass discount, a AAA study found.
New Jersey drivers took the worst beating out of any other state between 2012 and 2016, with 70 million people charged the cash rate at MTA crossings out of 92 million out-of-towners who weren’t given the discount, AAA said.
