Holiday Travel Expected to Increase 3% from Last Year

Dec 22,2017

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), holiday travel from Christmas through New Years is expected to increase by 3% from last year. Nearly 8.2 million Southern California residents plan to travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1. A majority of California travelers will be traveling by car.

AAA credits a favorable economy and lower travel costs with the increase in holiday travel, in California and across the U.S. Roughly 107 million Americans are expected to travel this year, compared with 104 million last year.

Palm Springs is Popular Holiday Destination

Palm Springs is behind only San Francisco and San Diego as the most popular destination for Southern California travelers. Residents should anticipate increased traffic during peak times. Nationally, the worst time to be on the road is Dec. 22 between 3 and 5 p.m.

With millions of people on the roads during the holiday, it is vital that drivers practice safe driving habits. Read over our 10 tips for safe holiday travel before you get behind the wheel this Christmas break.

“Have a wonderful holiday, and please be cautious and attentive when driving to your destinations this season,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

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DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.