TAMPA, Fla. – As millions prepare for Memorial Day weekend travel, AAA is once again activating its “Tow to Go” program, offering a free and confidential ride to impaired drivers to prevent alcohol-related traffic incidents.
The Auto Club Group’s initiative will be available in Florida and several other states from Friday evening through Tuesday morning.
This well-established program, which has removed nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from U.S. roadways over the past 25 years, aims to provide a safe alternative for individuals who find themselves unfit to drive. When a call is placed, a tow truck will be dispatched to transport both the driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. The service is available to AAA members and non-members alike.
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Service Details:
- Active: 6 p.m. Friday, May 23 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27
- Available in: Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), and Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend)
- Call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246
“AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ program is designed to remove impaired drivers from the road before disaster strikes,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “While this service is here for emergencies, we strongly urge everyone to plan ahead for a safe ride home. Because making responsible choices can stop a tragedy from happening.”
AAA anticipates a busy holiday weekend, gearing up to assist more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide. The “Tow to Go” service underscores their commitment to road safety during this peak travel period.
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