AAA has is once again rolling out its Tow to Go program. The auto club wants drivers to know starting at 6 pm on Friday, December 22, that they can call for a free tow if they’ve been drinking or using substances. The service is free to members and non-members alike, and is available through Tuesday, January 2.
So, while you gather with friends and family for the annual festivities, make it a priority to make sure everyone has a way to get home safely. Whether it’s your office party colleagues, your college student who is home for break or your guests celebrating with you for New Year’s, take time to inform them of the choices and resources that are available for a safe ride home.
1. Choose a driver.
Take a communal approach to driving safely. If there’s a chance you or your friends will be drinking alcohol, establish a designated driver at the beginning of the night. The designated driver should hold on to everyone’s keys to ensure no one can drive away on their own.
Read more about the ways alcohol can affect your driving,
2. Go with public transport.
If you live in an area with bus or train service, public transport can be another way to get home safely. Be sure to check schedules and pick-up locations ahead of time, so you’re prepared.
3. Select ride share.
Ride-sharing services are available just about everywhere, and businesses like Uber and Lyft are popular. Service is typically requested through a proprietary Uber or Lyft app, so download it ahead of time. You can also call a taxi or shuttle service in your area.
4. Trust Tow to Go.
Tow to Go is a cost-free driving service for impaired drivers who don’t have a safe ride alternative. On most major holidays, AAA Members and non-members in select service areas* can request a confidential tow/ride within 10 miles by calling 1.855.2.TOW2GO.
AAA has offered its Tow to Go program for 25 years and has assisted more than 25,000 impaired drivers.
As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Thanksgiving Holiday, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states, offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.
The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program for over two decades. When called upon, The Auto Club Group dispatches a tow truck to transport the driver and vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius for free. Since its inception, Tow to Go has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road.
“By providing this program, AAA gives drivers no excuse for driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or impairing medications,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “
To access the free AAA Tow to Go call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246.
Appointments cannot be scheduled in advance to use Tow to Go. It is designed as a safety net for those that did not plan ahead. Always choose a designated driver before celebrating.
In some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home. Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions.
