FLORIDA – With more than 72 million Americans expected to travel for Independence Day — including about 61.4 million who will drive- AAA is activating its Tow to Go program to discourage impaired driving and keep roads safe.
The free, confidential service will run from 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, through 6 a.m. Monday, July 6, AAA said.
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“With millions of Americans on the road, even one impaired driver is too many,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA — The Auto Club Group. “Tow to Go provides a last-resort option that can prevent a tragedy before it happens and ultimately save lives.”
The program offers a free ride for impaired drivers and their vehicles within a 10-mile radius and is available to both AAA members and nonmembers. AAA officials said the service should be used as a last resort and urged drivers to plan ahead.
Last year, AAA received more than 687,000 calls for roadside assistance during the Independence Day holiday period, the group said.
“Tow to Go is there if you need it, but it’s not a substitute for proper planning,” Jenkins said. “The safest choice is always to arrange a ride before you go out.”
How Tow to Go works
- Available to AAA members and nonmembers
- Free, confidential ride for impaired drivers and their vehicle
- Service provided within a 10-mile radius
- Call 855-2-TOW-2-GO or 855-286-9246
AAA reminders for drivers
- Never drive impaired
- Always wear a seat belt
- Avoid distractions behind the wheel
- Stay alert for pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers