AAA Hudson Valley is dedicated to helping children learn important safety habits including car and bicycle safety. We've developed programs exclusively for school-age children.
2021 Poster Contest Entry Info
AAA Hudson Valley is happy to announce the return of our annual Traffic Safety Poster Contest! Modifications have been made to the program for 2021:
• No physical posters should be sent to AAA. Please submit a photo of the artwork to trafficsafety@aaahv.com
• Prize winners will still receive Visa Gift Cards, but no award night celebration is being planned.
• All participants will receive a token of appreciation.
• All submissions should be emailed by 4/30/2021
Get additional contest details now.
AAA Keep Life Going Coloring Pages
Kiddos out of school and at home with you? Are you now working from home and/or trying to be a grade school teacher?Good news! If looking for something fun to keep them occupied, print out these fun coloring pages! Get Creative.
Otto Presentations
Otto is a lively, animated traffic safety robot designed to help children learn, remember and practice important traffic safety habits. Otto will teach children about seat belt use, crossing the street safely, playing away from traffic, "stranger danger" and the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike.
Schools and child care facilities may request an Otto presentation by emailing Otto.the.auto@aaahv.com or calling 426-1000 ext. 2442.
AAA School Safety Patrol Program
AAA Hudson Valley provides most School Safety Patrol materials free of charge to schools in our service area. This includes supervisor materials, student training materials and recognition items.
Schools may request information or Safety Patrol supplies by contacting our Traffic Safety team at 518-426-1000 ext. 2442 or email us at trafficsafety@aaahv.com.
Past Traffic Safety Poster Contest Winners
See 2018-2019 winning posters now!
Thanks to all the students who participated in the Traffic Safety Poster Contest.
School Bus Driver Awards
AAA Hudson Valley is pleased to honor exceptional school bus drivers. Thank you to these and all drivers for transporting our children safely. Each Safe Bus Driver Award winner receives a plaque and a one-year free membership at AAA Hudson Valley.
Congratulations to our 2019 Award Recipients
2019 School Bus Driver Awards
Darleen Shrederis
Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD
Amy Santandrea, Director
Joan Hadley
East Greenbush CSD
MaryAnn Belmont, Supervisor
Dan Kunker
North Colonie CSD
Claudine Beck, Asst. Director
John Myers, Director
Matthew Mack
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD
Jennifer Elliott, Director
Laurie DiPace
South Colonie CSD
Peter Tunny, Director
Josie Zahn
Taconic Hills CSD
Richard Viebrock, Supervisor
Charles Claus
Wynantskill Union Free School
James Worthington, Head Driver
For more information, contact the AAA Hudson Valley Traffic Safety Team at 518-426-1000 ext. 2442.