With alcohol-impaired driving involved in nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths, AAA is once again stepping up during the holidays to offer its "Tow to Go“ program.
According to AAA, in 2023 alone, over 12,000 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes - that’s one every 42 minutes.
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So to help keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season, the “Tow to Go” service will be active from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, through 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, across select states.
“Tow to Go” provides a free, confidential ride and tow for impaired drivers and their vehicles to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
Open to both AAA members and non-members, the program is designed as a last-resort safety net when other options, like a designated driver or rideshare, fall through.
“The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it also carries a greater risk of impaired driving,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “AAA urges Floridians to plan ahead and make responsible choices to keep the holidays both safe and festive. Tow to Go is our gift to the community, ensuring everyone gets home safely to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones.”
How ‘Tow to Go’ Works:
- Available: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, until 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
- Call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO
- Where: Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne and South Bend)
- What: A free tow and ride home within 10 miles for impaired drivers
- Who: Available to both AAA members and non-members
- Note: Service cannot be scheduled in advance and should only be used as a backup plan