With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, a lot of people will be traveling and spending a lot. But Kentucky Fried Chicken aims to be of assistance as they open their own “filling” station along I-80 which coincides with the launch of their $5 Fill-up Boxes.

Just for that day, the Big Ten Mart in Davenport, Iowa will be transformed into a KFC Filling Station. Patrons will pay $5 for up to 15 gallons worth of gas plus a KFC gift check for a $5 Fill-Up Box. All dollars collected at the KFC Filling Station will be donated to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a not-for-profit charity dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads via public education.

“Fourth of July travelers will log an average of 614 miles roundtrip this upcoming holiday weekend,” said Gail Weinholzer, Director of Public Affairs for AAA Iowa. “For just a $5 donation to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, KFC will top off both gas tanks and stomachs to introduce their new $5 Fill-Up Box.”

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It has been customary for most families to travel and spend the 4th of July in certain places. But this year, it seems that many would be making some changes to their celebration plans. With fuel prices rising beyond reasonable levels, some people may be foregoing that tradition (at least while everything is in chaos in the fuel industry).

Compare to previous years, forecasts on the decline in numbers is expected. This is something expected ever since the fuel prices jacked up and became unreasonable. Add to that the fact that some have chosen to limit the use of their cars, if ever some would travel, it would be through a car pool or perhaps public means of transport.

If some people are willing to go through the uncomfortable situations of spending the occasion, at least they can get some consolation with special discounts to their destination. But first, they should ask themselves if the whole thing is worth the effort.

“Many Americans remain cautious about the outlook for their personal finances and these attitudes are reflected in the slight decline in travel we are forecasting for the upcoming holiday weekend,” said Robert L. Darbelnet, AAA President & CEO. “Those who do vacation this summer will find a plethora of attractive discounts and special offers resulting in some outstanding vacation values. If you can afford to go, this summer is a smart time to travel.”

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Car accidents can occur at any time and while we try our best to avoid them, using the seatbelts is still needed. It can change the difference between saving lives. And to further highlight that importance, TxDOT aims to emphasize that importance with a campaign initiative starting May 8.

Beginning May 8, five inflatable characters—including Godzilla, a rock star icon and a rubber duck—will travel to major cities across Texas. Looming more than two stories tall, these unconventional messengers will warn Texans that thousands of state troopers, police officers and sheriff’s deputies will be on Texas streets and highways between May 18 and 31, including the Memorial Day holiday weekend, to enforce the state’s safety belt laws.

Drivers and front seat passengers can be ticketed for not wearing their safety belt and so can drivers who do not buckle up their children. Safety belt violations can result in fines ranging from $25 to $200.

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