AAA Activates Tow to Go to Prevent Impaired Driving During Independence Day Weekend

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AAA press release:

As AAA gears up to assist nearly 700,000 stranded drivers during Independence Day week, The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program in select states. This free and confidential service provides impaired drivers—and their vehicles — with a safe ride, helping to make the roads safer in Florida and beyond.

Where It’s Offered:

Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend)

When It’s Available:

6 pm Friday, July 4th – 6 am Monday, July 7th

How Tow to Go Works:

  • Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO
  • AAA provides a free, confidential ride and tow within 10 miles
  • Available to everyone — AAA members and non-members
  • Can’t be scheduled in advance — designed for those last-minute situations

Why It Matters:

  • Nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths involve drunk drivers
  • In 2023, 12,429 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes
  • A life is lost in a drunk driving crash every 42 minutes

Since its launch over 25 years ago, Tow to Go has removed nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from the road.

Note: Service availability may be limited in rural areas or during severe weather.

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