Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
A.A.A. IS GREAT POWER
IN THE MOTOR WORLD
Has Served Automobiles Of Ma
ton in Many Ways-Has
100000 Members.

The splendid work being accom-
plished daily by the American Automo-
bile Association dates back to Septem-
Der 24-25. 1907. when. at the conven-
ton Of the Automobile Club Of Spring
field. Mass. the first serious participa-
ton Of the A. A. A. in road matters be-
gan.
Tho American Automobile Associa-
ton is the national organisation Of
motor car users. 1t was organized in
100. 900, subdivided into state and local
clubs and individual members. It's
main objects. briefly stated. are: To
unite in one body all the automobile
country to secure reasonable and Just
legislation; to aid in proper enforce
ment of automobile laws and ordi-
nances; to advocate and obtain local.
state and federal aid in construction
courage touring. and to secure. prepare
and disseminate information relative
thereto; and to support sportsmanlike
contests and other movements that will
advance motoring interests.
When the automobiles who uses his
car for business Is delayed by a bad
stretch of road he Immediately real
lies that the short-sighted policy OF his
state is costing him money. When he
reliable road maps and information are
necessary; also, that in each state he Is
subject to new set Of laws and regu-
lattons, and often must spend time and
money obtaining new licenses to drive
his car.
Good Roads Teacher.
The A. A. A. 10 teaching the public
what good roads are, how they are
built and how they benefit the COM
munity. Through its publication and It's
thousands of members 1t has explained
that bad roads are not merely an in
convenience to few. but an enormous
economic loss to the whole country. It
has always supported legislation de-
signed to secure state and national aid
units have offered prizes for stretches
Of road. and have erected innumerable
signposts and danger signals.
Members of tho A. A. A. can always
obtain exact and detailed information
from the national bureaus of the tour
ing Information board in New York
City or here in Washington, and also
from the 600 local clubs. in some OF
which they have guest privileges
These touring bureaus keep a list OF
mobilfsts fair treatment, and have their
rates on file for reference
Influence in Legislation.
Through its legislative board the
A. A. A. has exerted considerable in
fuence on automobile legislation. II
has defeated great number of unjust
and oppressive laws. and has secured
others nearer g. just and uniform
standard.
For the benent Of those who enjoy
good sport. the A. A. A. has taken
charge Of automobile racing and en-.
durance contests. and Its contest board
has kept competition clean and honor.
able. in the face Of much selfish oppo-
sition.
Every automobilist. whether or not
member of this association, is GER
tainly benefited by it. Therefore, tc
every automobilist not a member two
courses are open: He may stand aside
idly profiting by the work OF his fell
lows. or he may join the thousands al.
ready united. and lend his individual
effort toward securing good roads ane
fair laws for all. 1t is most certainly
worth consideration by all who have
the interest of the automobile at heart