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  • FAILGATING: SURVEY FINDS ALBERTA DRIVERS GETTING TOO COZY, DESPITE RISKS
    17
    September
    2019
    | 17:55 America/Denver
    Albertans are getting too close for comfort with each other on the road, and many may not even know it. A new Alberta Motor Association (AMA) survey finds 63% of drivers “often” or “always” … Read more

  • AMA reminds Calgary motorists to drive by the book
    03
    September
    2019
    | 12:01 America/Denver
    Calgary – As students across the province head back to class today, the Alberta Motor Association is reminding motorists to do their part to keep playground and school zones safe. Increased … Read more

  • AMA reminds Edmonton motorists to drive by the book
    03
    September
    2019
    | 12:00 America/Denver
    Edmonton – As students across the province head back to class today, the Alberta Motor Association is reminding motorists to do their part to keep playground and school zones safe. Increased … Read more

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31
July
2019
| 15:30 America/Denver

GPS lost in distracted driving conversation

One of the riskiest activities a motorist can perform is, paradoxically, one of the least discussed: programming a Global Positioning System (GPS). In fact, a recent study found it takes an average of 40 seconds to enter an address while
27
June
2019
| 15:50 America/Denver

July Expert Guide | Summer Kick-Off Edition

From summer road-tripping to preventing storm damage, our experts can speak to the topics that matter to Albertans as the Canada Day long weekend approaches.
24
May
2019
| 17:11 America/Denver

Improved air passenger rights finally set for takeoff

The federal government announced today that, as of July 15, Canadians will have new rights including: compensation as high as $2,400 will be due for bumping passengers; compensation for lost or damaged baggage; and all communications, including …
14
May
2019
| 14:55 America/Denver

AMA cautions drivers to slow down, move over when passing tow trucks

Every year, dozens of tow truck operators are tragically killed trying to help people at the roadside. Thousands more experience collisions or near-misses with oncoming traffic.