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.
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.
2018-2019 Poster Contest Entry Info
Each year we educate young people about traffic safety while letting them express their creativity. Every entry receives a token of appreciation. Winners receive Visa® Gift Cards! Stay tuned for an opportunity to enter this contest in 2019!
2017-2018 Traffic Safety Poster Contest Winners
See this year's winning posters now!
Thanks to all the students who participated in this year's 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 2018 Award Recipients
2018 School Bus Driver Awards
Robin Pierce
Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD
Amy Santandrea, Director
Michael Bodi
East Greenbush CSD
MaryAnn Belmont, Supervisor
Christine Foote
Ichabod Crane CSD
Daniel Doyle, Supervisor
Steve Alger
North Colonie CSD
Claudine Beck, Asst. Director
John Myers, Director
Faith (Sunny) Collition
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD
Jennifer Houck, Director
Joseph Wygel
South Colonie CSD
Peter Tunny, Director
MaryKate Izzo
Stillwater CSD
Chris Nelson, Director
For more information, contact the AAA Hudson Valley Traffic Safety Team at 518-426-1000 ext. 2442.