As Memorial Day weekend approaches, AAA is preparing to assist more than 378,000 stranded motorists across the country while also ramping up efforts to prevent impaired driving incidents.
Auto club group AAA has announced the activation of its Tow to Go program in Georgia and several other locations. The initiative, which offers a free and confidential ride home for impaired drivers, aims to curb tragic consequences on the roads during the holiday weekend.
The program will be active from 6 p.m. Friday, May 23 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27.
“AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ program is designed to remove impaired drivers from the road before disaster strikes,” Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA, said. “While this service is available for emergencies, it’s always a better plan to figure out your ride home before you head out. Choosing wisely is your best bet to dodge a disaster.”
The Tow to Go service, now in its 25th year, has helped remove nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from U.S. roadways. When someone calls, a tow truck is dispatched to transport both the driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. The service is available to both AAA members and non-members at no cost.
The program is available in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), and Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend).
For towing and transportation assistance, call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246.
Tow to Go guidelines
- Free and confidential ride for one person and their vehicle
- Transportation is limited to a 10-mile radius
- Service cannot be scheduled in advance and is intended as a last-resort option
- A designated driver is always the preferred plan
- AAA may arrange alternative transportation in certain situations
- Availability may be limited in rural areas or during severe weather
