AAA urges caution as we 'Spring Forward' to Daylight Saving Time this weekend

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CityNews Staff Report

Mar 8, 2025

Oklahoma City -- As parts of the U.S. prepare to “spring forward” with the onset of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, AAA is reminding drivers to stay focused behind the wheel.

(https://www.ghsa.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/2023%20Pedestrian%20Traffic%20Fatalities%20by%20State.pdf  )

With the time change impacting sleep patterns and daylight hours, drivers and pedestrians may be at a greater risk of the dangers associated with drowsy driving.

According to the latest data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), nearly 78% of pedestrian fatalities happened in the dark in 2022, up from 75% in 2021.

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