By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — AAA Kansas, part of AAA Club Alliance, launched its ‘Great American Road Trip’ campaign Saturday.
"The vast majority of people this summer are going to be traveling by road," said spokesperson Shawn Steward. "We're launching a campaign on the Great American Road Trip, providing those resources and reminders for travelers. We're getting a big influx of people asking for assistance with our tour books and maps. A lot of people may be familiar with our TripTiks. We can now do those digitally."
AAA has a special online COVID-19 Travel Restrictions map of the United States to help travelers keep track of the ever-changing landscape of rules and regulations.
"As COVID restrictions do slowly come off the books, there's a little less concern there, especially if your family is vaccinated," Steward said. "We still think it's important to pay attention to your destination, what the local restrictions are there. Stick to the mask wearing, social distancing, still as much as possible."
Because of stay-at-home orders last year and continued COVID restrictions into this year, drivers may have been putting fewer miles on their car.
"We anticipate this summer, in the state of Kansas, having to respond to more than 21,000 calls for assistance from disabled vehicles," Steward said.
For vehicles of any age, old and new, AAA advises drivers make a good “B-E-T” to stay on the road by having a vehicle’s Battery, Engine and Tires checked before embarking on a summer excursion.